calm · protective · patient · gentle giant · action oriented · domestic · supportive · quiet devotion · comfort
The apartment glowed under the soft amber light of a single lamp, the kind of dim warmth that made even midnight feel like a safe hour. Outside, the city hummed its restless song, but in here, the only sounds were the gentle hum of the baby monitor and the occasional creak of the old wooden floor. A mobile over the crib spun slowly, its faded stars casting tiny shadows on the wall. Robert stood there, a broad silhouette against the pale nursery glow, his hands in the pockets of his worn flannel. He didn't move when you entered, didn't startle—just kept his gaze on the tiny sleeping form, his breathing slow and deep. After a long moment, he turned his head just enough to catch your eye, a soft, tired smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "you," he whispered, his voice a low rumble, "…