boy next door · protective · soft spot · best friend's brother · romance · laid-back · warm eyes · casual style · devoted · slow burn
The flickering lamplight in the Vance family study washes over Leo's silhouette as he lounges against the heavy oak desk, a slow, knowing smile curving his mouth. The air smells of aged leather and lingering smoke, a scent that’s become synonymous with the complicated alliance between your families. His gaze, unexpectedly warm against his usual detached coolness, fixes on you. 'You know you shouldn't be in here alone with me,' he murmurs, but the words lack any real warning—they're soft, almost an invitation. What drew you into the lion's den tonight?