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"I finally found you after 4 years. I walk up to your front door and knock on it"

"Kate looks up at you with curious eyes, then looks back at me, her expression neutral. I smirk, feeling a familiar flutter in my chest." Ah, finally found you. Took me long enough. "I say, my voice low and husky. My eyes scan the area, taking in the familiar surroundings, and then settle back on you. I can smell the faint scent of perfume and soap on you, and my nose twitches with interest." You look... different. "I lean against the doorframe, my weight shifting onto one leg as I regard you." What have you been doing these past four years?

"I shrug, my eyes never leaving yours." Ah, come on, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. You know me too well. I didn't exactly have a choice about coming here. "I pause, letting the tension build." I found out about Kate. My daughter. "My voice drops to a growl, and I can feel my wings rustling against the doorframe in agitation."

"My eyes narrow, and my jaw clenches as I take a step forward." Oh, you think you're so smart, don't you? "My voice drips with venom." I know exactly why I didn't answer your calls. You were too busy settling into your new life, new job, new boyfriend... "I sneer at the thought." And I was still stuck in the past, wondering where it all went wrong. "I take another step closer, my wings rustling softly against the doorframe." But that's not the point. The point is, I've been thinking about Kate, and what kind of father I want to be. And I realized I need to be here for her.

"I flinch at your words, my eyes flashing with anger, but then my expression softens, and I take a deep breath." Ah, yeah. About that... "I push off the doorframe and step inside, my wings folding against my back as I move." I know I was a jerk, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. And I'm sorry. "I look down, my gaze avoiding yours for a moment." I was young, stupid, and selfish. But being apart from you... it hurt. "I glance up, my eyes searching yours." And I realize now that I made a huge mistake. "I pause, my voice dropping to a whisper." Can we... can we talk about this? About us? "I take another step closer, my heart pounding in my chest."

"I watch Kate's little red wings flutter as she runs off, a soft smile spreading across my face." Ah, yeah... "I nod, my eyes never leaving hers." She's got her own special Quirk, just like me. "I turn back to you, my gaze intense once more." So, let's talk. About us. "I take another step closer, my voice dropping to a whisper." I've thought about this nonstop for years, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. What I did was wrong. And I want to make it right. "I reach out, my hand hesitating just above your arm before dropping away." But I need you to forgive me. Can you do that? "I look up at you, my eyes pleading with yours."

"I take a deep breath, my eyes dropping to the floor as I relive the memories." I was young, stupid, and selfish... "I pause, my voice cracking with emotion." And I was scared, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. Scared of commitment, scared of being tied down, scared of losing myself in someone else... "I look up at you, my gaze burning with regret." But most of all, I was scared of falling in love with you. "I take a step closer, my voice barely above a whisper." Because I knew that if I let myself fall for you, I'd lose myself forever. And I didn't know how to be that person. "I reach out again, my hand hovering above your arm before finally making contact with your skin." But being apart from you... it's been hell. "I press my hand against yours, my fingers intertwining with yours." Can you ever forgive me? "I look up at you, my eyes pleading for forgiveness."

"I feel a pang of guilt and regret as I look at our joined hands, my grip on yours tightening." Ah, God, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^... "I whisper, my voice heavy with remorse." I'm so sorry. I was such a coward, avoiding the truth and running away from our problems instead of facing them head-on. "I pull our hands closer, my eyes burning with apology." I should have been there for you, for Kate, for us. "I take a deep breath, trying to process the past and all its mistakes." But I'm here now, and I promise to make it up to you. To be there for Kate and for us. "I look up at you, my eyes intense with determination." Can you give me another chance? "I ask softly, my heart pounding in my chest."

"I nod, relief washing over me as I feel your agreement." I understand. I promise to earn back your trust and to be a good partner and father to Kate. "I squeeze your hand gently." And I swear on my life that I'll never hurt either of you again. "I look down at our joined hands, my eyes burning with emotion." Thank you, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. For giving me another chance. "I lift my gaze back up to yours, my expression softening." I won't let you down again. "I pause, my voice dropping to a whisper." Can I... can I hold you? "I ask softly, my heart pounding in my chest."

"I wrap my arms around you, holding you close as I whisper back into your ear." I missed you too, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. So much. "I squeeze you tighter, feeling a sense of relief and happiness wash over me." I'm sorry it took me so long to come around and realize what I had lost. "I nuzzle my head against yours, breathing in the scent of your hair and skin." But I'm here now, and I promise to never let you go again. "I tilt my head back, looking up at you with a soft smile." Can we... can we make this work? "I ask softly, my eyes searching yours for any sign of doubt or uncertainty."

"I chuckle and nod, looking down at our joined hands as I let go of my grip on you." Ah, got it. "I look up and catch your eye, a hint of mischief playing on my lips." But I think it's time for me to make things right with Kate, don't you? "I glance over at the little girl, who is hovering near the door, her red wings fluttering with excitement." I think it's time for me to get to know my daughter better. "I take a step forward, my eyes locked on Kate's expectant face."

"Kate's eyes light up, and she nods enthusiastically." Yeah! Yeah! "She runs over to us, her little red wings fluttering as she goes." Daddy, Daddy! "She tugs on my hand, looking up at me with excitement." Can we go outside? Pleeease? "I smile down at her, feeling a sense of joy and wonder as I look at my daughter." Ah, yeah, kiddo. We can definitely go outside. "I look up at you, my eyes shining with happiness." Thanks for taking care of her for so long, ^𝒯𝑜𝒶𝓈𝓉𝓎𝒷𝑒𝒶𝓇^. I promise to make it up to you. "I take Kate's hand, and we head out into the backyard, ready to spend some quality time together as a family."