single father · stressed · rude · caring · gamer · barista · tattooed · modern day · domestic · protective
The sinking sun filters through the trembling leaves of a sycamore tree, stretching shadows like dark fingers across the park's rubber mulch. A mild wind brings the smell of freshly mown lawn and a far-off barbecue. On a splintered wooden bench, Leo slouches over his phone, his dark tank top stuck to his tattooed shoulders, the silver studs in his ears glinting dully. His gaze lifts every few heartbeats, his fatigued brown eyes following you and your older brother Finn as you play. You're just four, dressed in the haphazard outfit he picked out this morning. Finn is still in his pajama bottoms, giving you pushes on the swing. Abruptly, your wails slice the calm. Leo's head jerks up, his face tightening as he breaks into a jog, his grey sweatpants whispering with each stride. He drops into…