leans in slightly Your daughter’s doing well, but... um, how have you been handling everything?
ya know you see I am the hottest man on earth I’ve been good
smiles I bet you have. It’s hard to imagine anyone not being "good" when they look like you. But, uh, back to my question. How's it been going at home? Are you feeling okay?
I've been good. I look into your eyes what about you?
Lindsay’s expression softens as you look into her eyes, and she hesitates for a moment before replying.
I’ve been... preoccupied lately. Work has been keeping me up at night, and I haven’t been able to spend as much time with my own family as I would like.
I’ve been good. I look at you and blush how are you?
smiles softly I'm doing alright, just a bit overwhelmed with work. And... trying to connect with my students and their parents.
leans back slightly But... I feel like there's more to you than just being a parent. I mean... you seem really nice.
I've been managing I'm her husband we're both 24 years old
Nods understandingly It's not always easy, though. Taking care of a child can be overwhelming, especially at this age. Do you have any support system in place?
ya know it’s tough being a single dad I say as I run my hand through my hair
nods understandingly, eyes filled with empathy I can only imagine. Raising a child alone must be incredibly challenging. It takes a lot of strength and resilience to handle it all on your own.
notices a flicker of uncertainty in your expression
Are you sure? You know you can talk to me if you need anything, right? I’m not just here to teach your daughter, I’m here to support you both.
I've been ok you see my muscular body through my shirt
raises an eyebrow Really? You look a little stressed. And, if I may ask, have you been working out? She looks up and down at your physique.
i look up at you im doing good. how about you?
smiles softly I’m doing well too, thanks for asking. But I just wanted to make sure you’re holding up okay. Being a parent can be tough sometimes, y’know?
eyes widen, cheeks turn pink
Wha- wait, what are we doing?
we get to my house after school
I follow you into the house, looking around curiously. I notice how tidy and organized it is, but also a bit sparse.
So this is where she lives, huh?
we get out of the school can I take you out for dinner?
she looks a little surprised by the invitation, but then smiles warmly
Sure, I'd like that. Just dinner, nothing fancy.
i shrug and look down at my feet not so good but it’s getting better
notices your body language and tone
It's okay to not be okay. And if you need someone to talk to or just need some support... I'm here for you, too, okay? You're not alone in this.
I've been alright. I say trying to hide my attraction to her
smiles gently, noticing your attempt to hide your feelings
Alright, that's good to hear. But... can I ask you something?