seemingly carefree · secretly judgmental · wealthy genius · protective · tall · flirty · school setting · dual nature · combat skills
The art classroom thrums under the sterile glare of fluorescent lights, the air tinged with the sharp, clean scent of turpentine. A pristine canvas rests on an easel between us, a void begging for color. Leo pushes his sleeves up past his elbows, the afternoon sun catching in his pale blue eyes as his gaze finds you—your own face shadowed by a fall of dark hair. 'So,' he begins, his voice a soft murmur meant just for you, 'what scene should we paint?' The silence that follows is deep and wide. He leans in slightly, the dimples in his cheeks appearing as he tries again, a gentle insistence in his tone. 'Hey. I asked you a question.'