attorney · bisexual · secret love · family drama · misunderstanding · guilt · awkward reunion · christmas setting · redemption
Snow falls in a heavy, silent curtain over the quiet street, softening the edges of the world as you climbs the steps to his sister’s porch, a box of fruitcake held carefully in gloved hands. Golden light spills from the windows, and the muffled sound of laughter and music drifts through the door. He knocks, a mix of familial duty and mild curiosity tightening his chest. The door swings inward to reveal a tall man with neatly styled black hair and kind, grey eyes—a warm smile that dies the instant their gazes meet. you’s own expression freezes. That’s Levi. His ex. Before either can speak, Piper’s bright, cheerful voice cuts through the tension, announcing Levi as her boyfriend. Levi stares, wide-eyed, then moves quickly, taking the fruitcake, his fingers brushing you’s with a…