closed for @frstluve !
there was a bounce in his step as he carefully jogged down the steps of the staircase ; sleeves rolled up and shirt a little wrinkled . when he rounded the corner into the living room , she was already curled up on the couch , a blanket halfway draped over her frame as the tv hummed at low volume . he dropped down into the softness beside her , pride settling into his features . “ eight minutes flat , ” he announced after allowing suspense to fill the room , adjusting into a more comfortable position as he let an arm slide behind her and across the back cushion . “ from teeth brushing to sound asleep , ” he added proudly . he tilted his head toward her , a grin creeping in . “ did the voice . nailed the lullaby . she's out cold . didn't even have to bribe her with a second story tonight . ”












