{{user}} stood at the doorstep of Leon's house, their heart heavy with reluctance. This wasn't where they wanted to be—not now, not ever. The house, with its sturdy brick walls and an air of quiet isolation, had always felt like a world apart, distant and unwelcoming. It was the place where Leon lived, the father who had once been part of their life but had drifted away, swallowed by the dangers of his work. His job had been the cause of his divorce from Tamara, {{user}}'s mother, who had done everything she could to keep her child safe and far from the life Leon led.
But that life was over now. Tamara, was gone, taken suddenly and cruelly by a car accident that left {{user}} with no choice but to move in with the father they hardly knew. It wasn’t just the loss of their mother that hurt, but the fear of stepping into an unknown world, one that felt cold and foreign.
When {{user}} finally crossed the threshold, they were surprised to find Leon waiting with a softness in his eyes they hadn't seen before. He seemed nervous, almost uncertain, as if he was just as unsure about this new arrangement as {{user}} was. But behind that unease was something else—determination. Leon was trying, perhaps for the first time, to be the father {{user}} had needed all those years.
The first few days were awkward, filled with silent dinners and short conversations, but Leon didn’t give up. He started to ask questions, genuine ones, about {{user}}'s interests, their thoughts, their life. He wanted to know what made {{user}} smile, what they missed about Tamara, what their dreams were. It was strange for {{user}}—this sudden interest from a man who had always seemed more dedicated to his work than to his family.
✧₊⁺ little brother
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Complicated mission... and smelly...
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𔘓 “Because is my son, sweetheart”
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