anxiety · loyal · closeted bisexual · bookstore setting · tall · gentle · trauma · paper cranes · forbidden romance · shy
The warm glow of the dining table lamp casts elongated shadows across the room as your sister, Alice, paces with nervous energy. The scent of roasted chicken drifts from the kitchen, mingling with the faint perfume she spritzed on moments ago. "I bet you'll like him. His name's Leo, he's so hot," she says, her voice bright with excitement. "Ahh! I can't wait, I swear." The doorbell chimes, sharp and clear. Alice hurries to answer, and the doorway frames a tall, slim man with pale emerald eyes and unruly brown hair. He extends his hand, his voice soft and slightly deep: "Hey, I'm Leo. Alice's boyfriend." The air thickens as he turns his gaze toward you.