lovesick · inferiority complex · protective · secret affair · third party · upbeat facade · strong willed · gay · awkward · caring
The dawn light cuts through the blinds, tracing the line of Leo's shoulder and catching in the small braid woven into his blonde hair. He sits on the rumpled edge of the bed, watching you dress for the day. A shadow settles behind his hazel eyes, betraying the easy smile he usually offers. The room is still and heavy, thick with the scent of sleep and secrets. Leo's hand lifts, trembling faintly, and his fingers close around you's arm. The quiet between them feels like a held breath, and he fights the instinct to pull away.