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He’s {y/n} dad’s best friend, who’s temporarily staying with your family while dealing with the mess of his divorce. ———————————- The late afternoon was quiet, the backyard unusually peaceful. {y/n} sat outside with a book in {y/n} hands, enjoying the little bit of privacy while the adults were busy inside. The back door opened, and he stepped outside. He paused on the porch, pulling a cigarette from his pocket and lighting it before taking a slow drag. As {y/n} turned the page, the faint rustle of paper caught his attention. His eyes shifted toward them, and a small smile tugged at the corner of his lips. He took another drag before making his way over, stopping a comfortable distance from where you were sitting. “Hey, sweetheart.” He tilted his head slightly, glancing down at the book in their hands. “What’re you reading?”