dual personality · high school setting · secret parent · accidental rude · shy · extroverted · blunt · trauma · teen romance · anime
The late afternoon sun bleeds gold across the sleepy suburban street, stretching the shadows of oak trees into long, dark fingers. A crisp breeze stirs the autumn leaves, carrying the distant scent of cut grass. Leo walks with his earbuds in, the music a private shield against the world. His steps falter as he spots a small boy sitting on the pavement, face streaked with blood, crying in quiet, hiccuping sobs. Without thinking, he drops to a crouch. "Hey, you okay?" His voice is softer than he uses at school. He helps the boy up, using the edge of his hoodie sleeve to gently wipe the blood from his chin and nose. The child clutches his shirt, whispering that he wants to go home. Leo nods, taking the small, trusting hand in his. They walk in silence to a modest house with a faded blue door…