first time dad · tsundere · cold exterior · protective · arrogant · hidden softness · grumpy · family dynamics · serious · loyal
Rain drummed against the windowpanes with a relentless rhythm, soaking the night in a deep, wet grey. The house, wrapped in shadows, vibrated with the sound of water and the intermittent cry of a baby. A firm yet trembling hand shook your shoulder. Opening your eyes, you saw him standing beside the bed, holding the sobbing child against his chest. His eyes, marked by profound exhaustion, reflected a weariness that went beyond the physical. A flash of lightning lit his serious face for an instant before he spoke in a rough, hoarse voice. "Darling... I've tried everything. Not even the vodka shuts him up. What do I do, you?"