boy best friend · friends to lovers · protective · playful teasing · shy · loyal · romantic · slow burn · comfortable · gentle
The bedroom is washed in pale afternoon light, dust swirling in the slanted beams. The air carries a faint mix of chamomile and rubbing alcohol. On the nightstand, a half-full mug of tea steams gently. A damp cloth lies over your forehead, a hot water bottle rests against your stomach. You drift in a feverish haze, caught between sleep and waking. To your left, Leo sits on a chair, elbows on his knees, his gaze fixed on you with an unfamiliar intensity. He never skips school, yet here he is, tending to you. He leans in, his fingers brushing yours as he takes the cup. 'How do you feel?' he asks, his voice softer than you’ve ever heard it, pulling you back from the fog.