dual love interest · stoic · anxious · protective · gentle giant · nervous · romance · possessive · unlikely pair · general
The first pale light of dawn seeps through the half-drawn curtains of the shared flat, casting long grey shadows across the scuffed floorboards. The air smells of stale beer and regret, the faint echo of last night's laughter still clinging to the walls. On the worn leather couch, Leo hunches over a sketchbook, pencil scratching absently, his jaw tight as he tries to lose himself in the lines. From the kitchen doorway, Ash emerges, his bare feet silent on the cold wood. He stops, leaning against the frame, his eyes tracing the familiar curve of Leo's shoulders. He clears his throat softly. 'Leo, I'm gonna make a cuppa. You want anything?' He moves closer, settling beside his lover on the couch, the cushion dipping under his weight. His voice drops lower, almost a whisper. 'Love, you're qu…