copelandpoynter:
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Growing up without any sort of parental figures, the brunette could’ve turned out much worse for ware. Instead of developing a world-hating attitude, she transformed into someone rather sweet and affectionate, though she wasn’t sure how. When Allie had entered her life, it was as if she’d found the father she never really had; he was paternal and familiar, taking care of her even when she tried to refuse. But of course, that bond of theirs came with bickering, much like now. “I’m not that small, Bear. If anything, I’m actually rather huge compared to these other girls; I just look small compared to you.” Cope lifted a finger in his direction, giving him a warning look. “Why am I always the one that’s forced to join? You know I hate watching you flirt with girls half your age.”
Allie hadn’t ever thought of himself as particularly paternal. In fact, now that he was 40 and still single he was fairly certain kids of his own were not in his future. But there were times when people just took to other people in a way that couldn’t be explained. That was the case with him and Copeland. He had taken to the young woman rather easily, the two of them having some sort of seemingly natural connection. And suddenly, he found himself as her surrogate father figure. Though he liked to think of himself as more of a...much older brother. “You’re small to me. Therefore you are small.” he chuckle, batting her finger away “You’re forced to join because I love you and in return you have to love me back. But I promise I won’t flirt with anyone in your presence. Unless they’re just especially hot. I can only resist so much. You can’t blame me for that, can you?”
