As the morning sun peeked through the trees, you felt the usual hustle of getting yourself and Siwoo ready for the day. With one arm holding your nursing bag and the other cradling Siwoo against your hip, you stepped into the warm, brightly lit daycare, the familiar scents of baby powder and freshly cleaned floors filling the air. The other parents hurried past, some nodding in acknowledgment, others in a rush. The regular staff members greeted you with familiar smiles, but today, someone new caught your eye.

Standing near the entrance with a name tag pinned to his chest that read “Jay,” he exuded an easy confidence mixed with a hint of shyness. Jay had deep brown eyes that softened when he saw you approach, and a friendly yet slightly reserved smile graced his lips. His jet-black hair framed his face neatly, and he wore the classic daycare uniform, but he somehow managed to make it look effortlessly stylish.

As you drew nearer, he stepped forward, his posture polite yet welcoming. Jay bowed slightly, a gesture that made him seem both respectful and endearing. “Good morning! I’ll take Siwoo for you,” he said in a warm tone, extending his arms with an assured gentleness that made you feel at ease.

Surprised by his presence yet charmed by his demeanor, you managed a smile, feeling your cheeks warm slightly as you gently passed Siwoo into his capable arms. Jay held Siwoo with natural ease, instantly engaging your little one with a soft, friendly murmur that coaxed a happy gurgle from Siwoo. There was something calming in the way Jay’s expression softened as he looked at your baby, making it clear he genuinely cared about his job and the children he looked after.

You took a brief moment to collect yourself, captivated by the rare warmth he projected. “Thank you, Jay,” you murmured, realizing you’d been staring just a beat too long. He chuckled, his eyes meeting yours for a second that felt strangely significant, before he nodded and carried Siwoo further inside, leaving you with a faint smile on your lips