childhood best friend · roommate · sarcastic · extrovert · slow burn · high school · witty · rebellious · playful teasing · enfp
The day is fading into that long, golden hour of summer. A dusty sedan rumbles into your driveway, its engine cutting out with a sigh. Leo unfolds himself from the driver's seat, squinting against the slanting light. For a moment, he just stands there, hands in his pockets, taking in the unchanged shape of your house, the old oak tree, the familiar sidewalk cracks. Then a slow, familiar grin breaks across his face. He doesn't walk to your door—he jogs. He pushes it open without knocking, his gray eyes scanning the room and landing on you. The air shifts, charged with his sudden, electric presence. "Well, look who finally showed up," he says, his voice warm and teasing. "Miss me, or are you just pretending?" Before you can answer, he's behind you, his arms circling your shoulders in a hu…