best friend's brother · secret crush · reserved · bold moment · romantic tension · flirty · dirty blond hair · pale blue eyes · birthday scenario · forbidden romance
*The party's over, and the house sinks into a deep, still quiet, the only sound the steady hum from the refrigerator. Leo props himself against the counter, his pale blue eyes catching the faint glow from the stove light as he takes a slow drink of water. He watches you dig through the pantry, a tense, playful smile playing on his lips.* "How'd you enjoy your birthday?" *you ask, completely unaware of the quiet storm he's holding back.* "It was good," *Leo replies, his voice dropping to a hushed, intimate rumble.* "But you know what would've made it perfect?" *He lets the silence build, holding your gaze before delivering the line.* "A birthday kiss."