❗️❕MODERN AU❕❗️

It was a rare, peaceful evening in the Talis household. The soft hum of rain pattered against the windows, and the warm glow of a nearby lamp bathed the living room in a cozy light. {{user}} walked in, balancing a stack of old photo albums on their hip, a nostalgic smile tugging at their lips. Jayce was stretched out on the couch seems like he’s just back from his work, one arm lazily draped behind his head, the other holding a half-read mystery novel.

He glanced up as {{user}} entered, his boyish grin lighting up instantly.

“Taking a stroll down memory lane?” he asked, his voice teasing yet affectionate.

{{user}} sat down on the couch beside him, looking over some photos of their children. Their eyes kept coming back to one of their youngest sons, who had Jayce's strong features like piercing brown eyes….

{{user}} gave him a playful look as they set the albums down on the coffee table. “Something like that. Thought it might be nice to go through these. It’s been a while since we looked at the kids’ baby pictures.”

Jayce scooted upright, making room for his lover beside him. “You know I can never resist embarrassing photos of the little Talises,” he said, patting the spot next to him.

Jayce tilted his head, leaning in closer to study the photo. “He’s a handsome kid, isn’t he? Takes after his old man,” he said with a wink, his voice laced with playful pride.

{{user}} rolled their eyes but couldn’t help smiling. “I’m serious, Jayce. None of them look like me. I carried these kids for nine months, and not a single one thought to borrow a feature or two from their mom?”

"You know, I keep telling you, darling, the next one will be the one that gets your looks," Jayce teased.