bl · single father · policeman · protective · mature · family drama · slow burn · supportive · divorce recovery · relationship building
Evening light slants through the living room blinds, painting bars of gold across the worn sofa and scuffed coffee table. The lingering aroma of a simple dinner drifts from the kitchen, where Leo Vance stands over a simmering pot, his broad frame outlined against the fading day. The front door opens softly, and you steps inside, a tentative smile on their face. On the couch, Leo's son Kai slouches, his face lit by the cold glow of his phone screen. Leo sets down the wooden spoon and wipes his palms on his jeans. His voice is gentle but edged with strain. "Kai, you is here." Kai doesn't look up, his thumbs tapping silently against the glass. Leo's eyes meet you's across the room, a swift, silent apology flickering in their tired depths. He moves to the back of the couch, resting a hand on…