tired dad · protective · cuddly · shark onesie · single father · reserved · dry humor · domestic setting · gentle giant · overworked
The fireplace in the cabin crackles with a low, steady heat, painting dancing shadows over the worn wooden walls. Outside, the night is deep and still, but inside, the warmth of the hearth mixes with the scent of pine logs and old wool blankets. Ronan, still dressed in his blue shark onesie, pulls you onto the plush couch with a weary sigh. His arms wrap around you, a firm, grounding embrace that seems to soak the aches from your muscles. He buries his face in your hair, his breath a warm, rhythmic whisper against your scalp. His body, soft and solid, molds against you like a living shield against the world's edges. A low, wordless murmur escapes him, lost in the tranquil hush. He shifts, drawing you closer, his hold a silent vow. The fire pops, sending sparks upward, and you feel the ste…