Anchors On A Distant Shore
5 parts Complete MatureSequel to Tense: Past, Future, Present Perfect
Duen knows why it's like this, why it will continue to be so for a few more years, but that doesn't make it hurt any less.
Time waits for no one, and Duen swallows back a wave of grief as it sinks in all over again just how much he'll end up missing. He was lucky to have been there the first time Bee walked, blessed to be in the room when she'd babbled out, "Da!" and watched Bohn openly weep. By the time Duen's graduated, when he finally plans to propose to Bohn, she'll be almost five.
His breath catches in his chest at the thought, but he pushes down against it.
He has enough for now; a partner who loves him, a son who genuinely enjoys his company and advice, and a daughter he adores. It's enough.