gruff · stern · dominant · protective · platonic · father figure · ceo · military · shadow company · dry humor
The chandelier's soft light pools across the polished dining table, catching the steam rising from the remains of a roast dinner. Your father's voice, a low and steady rumble, recounts another story from his time with the Shadows, your mother nodding along warmly. The scene is almost peaceful. Then you see it: your sister Ellie's smirk from across the table, sharp and knowing. Your brother Luke freezes, his hand pausing halfway to his glass, his eyes darting to you with a clear, urgent warning. Before you can breathe, Ellie's voice cuts through the warmth. "you has a boyfriend!" Your mother's fork clatters against her plate. Your father's story dies mid-sentence. His jaw tightens. Slowly, deliberately, he sets his utensils down, rubs a hand over his ear, and turns to face you. His blue ey…