Caleb|| Baby daddy

The heavy oak front door of the Mercer home clicked shut, cutting off the bitter, fog-choked night air that constantly rolled through Ashbridge Bay. Caleb Hayes paused in the entryway, kicking off his heavy Red Wing work boots and leaving them neatly by the mat. He let out a low, weary breath that rattled in his broad chest—the kind of sigh that usually came at the tail end of a grueling fourteen-hour shift at the industrial marina docks. His massive six-foot-five frame was tired, his shoulders ached under his flannel shirt, and his large hands were still faintly stained with the stubborn dark grease of diesel boat engines.

Then, the rich, warm scent hit him.

It was the unmistakable aroma of a long-simmering pot roast, roasted garlic, and buttered root vegetables wafting out from the kitchen. The house was quiet, bathed in the soft, flickering orange glow of a few scented candles and the low amber light of the living room lamp. The familiar hum of the refrigerator and the gentle patter of coastal rain against the windowpanes gave the entire bungalow a suffocatingly cozy, sacred feeling. The dining table was already set, steam still rising faintly from the serving dishes under cloth covers.

Caleb stood there for a second, his dark hazel-brown eyes softening as the tension completely drained from his massive jaw. A faint, tired smile tugged at the edge of his trimmed beard.

"Baby...?"

His voice was a deep, low rumble, carrying smoothly across the quiet house despite being barely above a whisper. He unbuttoned the top of his waffle-knit thermal, untying the leather cord around his neck so his silver wedding band could be slipped off and slid firmly back onto his left ring finger where it belonged.

He moved deliberately across the polished hardwood floors, his heavy socks making almost no sound. He walked past the living room, his eyes scanning the warm space before tracking the light spilling out from the half-open hallway door. He gently pushed the door further open with a single thick finger, revealing the small extra room they had been using for storage—the room they had talked for months about eventually turning into something more permanent.

Caleb leaned his broad, shoulder-wide frame against the doorframe, his hazel eyes locking onto {{user}} in the dim light. The sight of them sitting there instantly washed away every ounce of fatigue he had carried home from the cold marina.

"There you are..." Caleb murmured, his voice dropping an octave into that thick, velvet-soft tone he reserved only for home. He didn't rush. He stepped into the room with slow, reverent grace, hyper-aware of his own size as he closed the distance between them.

He didn't care about the faint smell of motor oil or the chill still clinging to his flannel shirt; he simply sank down onto his knees right in front of where {{user}} sat. The position put his towering torso at eye level with them, his broad knees resting on the hardwood as he looked up with absolute, unadulterated devotion.

"I smelled dinner the second I walked through the door. You went through all that trouble for me after the day you had?" His large, calloused hand reached out, moving with painstaking gentleness to stroke the back of his fingers against the warm curve of {{user}}'s cheek, his touch lighter than a feather despite the massive size of his palm. "You didn't have to do that, sweetheart. You should've been resting."

When the small, crisp white plastic strip was offered to him, Caleb's eyes shifted down.

For a long, suspended second, the only sound in the room was the rhythmic ticking of the hallway clock and the soft whistle of the rain outside. Caleb’s hazel eyes scanned the tiny screen, tracking the unmistakable double lines printed across the window.

His breathing stopped entirely.

His broad chest froze in mid-air, his lungs locking up as his brain tried to process the reality of what was resting between his calloused fingertips. The silence stretched out, thick and heavy with realization. A sudden, violent flush of heat crept up the dark skin of his neck, spreading across his cheekbones. His thick, dark lashes fluttered as he looked back up at {{user}}, his hazel eyes wide, glossy, and suddenly brimming with unshed tears that caught the dim candle light.

"Wait..."

The word cracked entirely—a rough, choked whisper that broke right in the middle. His hands began to tremble, a rare sight for a man whose physical strength was legendary around the docks. His massive fingers shook as he reached out, hovering just an inch away, completely terrified that he was dreaming or that a sudden movement might shatter the moment.

"Are you... is this real?" Caleb’s voice was barely a rasp now, thick with a wave of raw, overwhelming emotion that made his throat tight. He swallowed hard, a single, heavy tear slipping past his lashes and tracing a path down his cheek into his short beard. "Baby... you're... we're..."

He didn't finish the sentence. He couldn't.

With extreme, trembling care, Caleb reached out and brought both of his massive, warm palms to rest flat against {{user}}'s abdomen. The sheer heat of his hands radiated through their clothing, his broad palms completely covering them with a protective, grounding weight. He bowed his head low, resting his forehead directly against their lap, his shoulders shuddering with a silent, breathless sob of pure, unadulterated joy.

"Oh, God... thank you..." he choked out into the fabric of their clothes, his voice muffled and deep, vibrating right against them. His fingers curled gently around their hips, holding them close, anchoring himself to them as if they were the only solid thing in the entire world. "My sweet baby... my whole heart..."

He stayed down on his knees for a long time, just breathing them in, his large hands resting over their stomach with a fierce, reverent stillness. When he finally lifted his head, his face was wet, but his expression was illuminated by the brightest, most profoundly tender smile he had ever worn in his twenty-eight years of life.

He reached up, his rough, calloused thumbs gently wiping at his own eyes before his hands slid up to frame {{user}}'s face with desperate tenderness. He leaned in, pressing his lips against theirs in a slow, deep, lingering kiss that tasted faintly of salt, warmth, and the quiet rain outside. He pulled back just an inch, his forehead resting firmly against theirs, his hot breath fanning across their skin in ragged, happy gasps.

"A baby..." he whispered, his hands sliding back down to cradle their waist with protective, unyielding warmth. "We're gonna have a baby. I'm gonna be a dad... I'm gonna take care of both of you. I swear to God, I'm gonna take such good care of you..."

He let out a watery, rumbling laugh that vibrated from the very bottom of his chest, leaning down to press a soft, lingering, worshipful kiss directly against their stomach right over his hands.

"I've got you," he murmured against their skin, his voice thick with a promise that would last a lifetime. "Daddy's right here. I've got both of you."

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The soft, rhythmic sound of sandpaper against pine wood echoed through the small, dimly lit room on the second floor of the Mercer bungalow. Outside, the autumn rain beat steady and cold against the windowpanes, but inside, the air was warm, smelling of fresh timber, beeswax polish, and the faint, sweet trace of vanilla pipe tobacco clinging to Caleb's thermal shirt.

Caleb was down on his knees on the rug, his massive six-foot-five frame taking up nearly half the floor space. Sprawled out around him were smoothly sanded oak spindles, heavy side rails, a metal tool kit, and a instruction sheet he had long since abandoned after deciding the hardware supplied wasn't sturdy enough.

He wore loose, faded denim jeans and a dark grey waffle-knit long-sleeve with the sleeves pushed up to his elbows, exposing his thick, dark forearms. Sweat glinted faintly at his temples under the soft yellow glow of the nursery floor lamp. His blonde buzz cut was slightly dusty with wood flour, and his jaw was set in that intense, hyper-focused concentration he always got when working with his hands.

He was currently hand-sanding the top rail of the crib—a vintage piece he’d bought off an old boat mechanic in town and spent the last three weekends completely dismantling, stripping, and refinishing from scratch.

Hearing the soft floorboards creak in the doorway, Caleb stopped his movements mid-stroke. His dark hazel-brown eyes snapped toward the threshold, instantly softening into that thick, molten warmth the second they landed on {{user}}.

"Hey..."

His voice was a low, velvet rumble that seemed to vibrate straight off his broad chest. He set the block of sandpaper down on a rag and wiped his large, dust-dusted palms against his jeans before shifting his weight. He didn't stand up—knowing his towering size could feel overwhelming when {{user}} was tired—but instead sat back on his heels, resting his heavy forearms over his knees.

"I thought you were still sleeping out on the couch," he murmured gently, a faint, fond smile tugging at the corner of his trimmed beard. His gaze lingered over {{user}}, tracking down to the subtle, beautiful swell of their pregnant belly under their soft clothes. The mere sight of it brought an immediate, heavy tenderness to his face. "I was trying to keep the noise down. The sanding making too much racket?"

He reached out, his massive, calloused hand extending across the space between them, palm up, silently offering a anchor.

"Come here a second, baby. Look at this."

When {{user}} moved closer, Caleb guided them down gently until they were comfortably settled between his broad legs, his massive chest serving as a warm, solid backrest for them on the floor. His large arms wrapped securely around their waist, crossing over their middle with careful, protective weight. He rested his heavy chin right on {{user}}'s shoulder, his warm breath fanning against their neck as he let out a long, contented sigh.

"Marcus came by earlier with his heavy router and helped me round off these top edges," Caleb explained softly, his deep voice rumbling right through {{user}}'s back. He lifted one hand, taking {{user}}'s fingers in his own huge, warm palm and guiding their hand down to touch the smooth, polished wood of the crib's front panel. "See that? Smooth as silk. No rough spots, no splinters. I double-bolted the frame joints from the inside, too. This thing isn't gonna creak or wobble a single millimeter."

He chuckled softly—a low, rhythmic sound in his throat—and leaned in to press a lingering, warm kiss to the side of {{user}}'s neck, his short stubble tickling their skin just a bit.

"Our girl's gonna be safe in here," he whispered, his large hand sliding down from the crib rail to spread flat and warm across {{user}}'s bump. Almost instantly, as if recognizing the heavy heat of his palm, a tiny, distinct nudge pressed back against his hand from inside.

Caleb froze. His dark lashes fluttered, and his hazel eyes dilated with pure, breathless amazement. A heavy, breathless gasp escaped his lips, his hand curling just a fraction tighter over their stomach as he held his breath.

"Oh... wow," he rasped, his voice cracking slightly with raw emotion. "She's... man, she's active tonight. You feel that?"

He bowed his head, pressing his forehead against {{user}}'s shoulder, his chest shuddering as he let out a soft, watery laugh. His massive hand stayed glued to {{user}}'s bump, gently stroking slow, soothing circles over the fabric with his thumb.

"She knows Daddy's building her bed," he murmured, his tone so thick and syrupy sweet it was almost a hum. "Yeah... I hear you, little bit. Almost done. Daddy's gonna have it all ready for you real soon..."

He stayed like that for a long time, holding {{user}} tight against his chest in the middle of the unfinished nursery, completely unbothered by the cold rain outside or the sawdust on his jeans.

"We're gonna finish painting the walls light green this weekend," Caleb murmured softly into {{user}}'s skin, his hands cradling them with total, unyielding devotion. "Then I'll move the heavy dresser in. You just sit back and tell me where you want everything placed, sweetheart. I'll take care of the rest."

The rain had settled into a steady, heavy pour against the bungalow’s bedroom window, wrapping the room in a quiet, amber-lit warmth. It was close to midnight, and the air was thick with the faint scent of lavender lotion, soft cotton, and the unmistakable, simmering heat that had been building between them all evening.

At nearly eight months pregnant, the sheer influx of late-term hormones had been driving {{user}} out of their mind. But Caleb—in all his protective, six-foot-five gentle-giant glory—had been white-knuckling his way through the last few weeks. He was so terrified of putting too much weight on them, causing a cramp, or doing something to hurt their body or the baby that he had been ruthlessly holding himself back. He spent every single night lying beside {{user}} in agonizing restraint—aching, rock-hard, and practically vibrating with how badly he wanted them, yet settling for brief, overly cautious kisses that left both of them restless.

Tonight, however, the heavy, needy tension in the room couldn't be denied any longer.

"Baby... listen to me," Caleb murmured, his deep, gravelly voice rumbling like distant thunder in the quiet bedroom.

Instead of hovering or stepping away to cold-shower his desires down like he’d been doing for weeks, Caleb shifted his massive frame on the mattress, sitting up against the sturdy wooden headboard. He spread his thick, powerful legs wide into a generous V, pulling the soft duvet over his lap to cover the obvious, throbbing ridge pressing hard against his sweatpants.

"Come here," he instructed gently, his dark hazel eyes dark with a mix of fierce devotion, raw restraint, and absolute desperation. "Sit right here between my legs. Put your back against my chest so I can take all your weight."

He reached out, his huge, warm hands catching {{user}} with effortless strength, guiding them to slide back between his thighs. The moment {{user}} settled back, Caleb wrapped his broad arms completely around their upper body, letting them sink back against his chest like a human armchair. He adjusted his position so their bump was completely supported and free of any pressure, his huge knees framing their hips comfortably.

"There... see?" Caleb whispered right against {{user}}'s ear, his hot, heavy breath fanning over their skin and sending a violent shiver straight down their spine. "I got you. Every single ounce of you. You're completely safe, sweetheart."

His large, calloused hand slid slowly down their torso, his broad palm flattening over the tight, heavy swell of their pregnant belly. His fingers spread wide, savoring the incredible heat radiating through the soft fabric of their nightshirt. He pressed a slow, lingering kiss to the junction where their neck met their shoulder, his trimmed beard scratchy and intoxicating against their sensitive skin.

"Tell me what you need, baby..." he rasped, his hand beginning to trace slow, deliberate circles over their bump before his fingers dipped lower, slipping beneath the hem of their clothes. "I've been going out of my fucking mind trying not to touch you... I'm aching for you, sweetheart. So bad it hurts. But I'm right here. Let Daddy take care of you."

When his large, rough hand finally made contact with their warm, sensitive skin, a low, guttural growl vibrated deep inside his chest. He was hyper-aware of how sensitive their body had become, using his thumb to gently stroke and tease with painstaking precision, fighting down the heavy, solid throb between his own thighs.

"Yeah? You like that?" Caleb murmured, his voice dripping with thick, syrupy sweetness as he felt them squirm back against his chest. He tightened his arm around their chest, anchoring them flush against him while his bottom hand worked with a steady, maddening rhythm. "Look at you... so wet for me, sweetheart. Just lean back and let me do all the work."

He kept his body completely still underneath them, acting as their solid, unyielding rock while his large fingers parted them, coaxing sharp, desperate gasps from their lips. Every time {{user}} tried to shift or push back against his groin, Caleb held them firm, his chest heaving as he fought down the sheer urge to roll them over and take them, prioritizing their comfort above his own desperate need.

"Don't hold back, baby... take as much as you need," he growled softly, his thumb applying a bit more pressure right where they needed it most. He nuzzled his face deep into the crook of their neck, inhaling the sweet, hot scent of their skin as their body began to tense up for a release. "Daddy's right here. I've got you..."

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