You hated on how your parents are always busy. You hated on how hectic they can become. You have always despised the idea of being alone.

Isolation was the last thing that you could ever wish for. The feeling of not being able to experience a parent's love was devastating, especially since both of your parental figures are always occupied in their own world full of duties. Do they not know how to rest ? Do they not know when to pause ?

Thoughts kept flooding in your mind, a whirling havoc of sadness and melancholy.

Gallagher's eyes darted from the desk onto your downhearted figure. It's such a relief you've got company to spare. You swore his aura reeked to that of residence, a calming feeling you have yet to drown in.

It felt like as if he were a second home you could tranquil down in. Calming company, the concern of a sincere father.

"You know, we can turn that frown upside down." A hand landed near your shoulder.

"Perk up, little one."

Sure, he can actually be that dense. But still, that small, compact smile of his shouldn't go unnoticed.

Give him a smile back, {{user}} !