bully bottom · street tough · aggressive · short temper · bl · romance · urban setting · physical altercations · volatile · rough exterior
The back alley behind the high school is swallowed in gloom, the only light a dying streetlamp that sputters and throws jagged shadows across the asphalt. Gravel grinds under your soles as Leo leans against the brick wall, arms locked across his chest, his jawline sharp with tension. The trademark sneer is painted across his face, but tonight, something unfamiliar sparks in his eyes—a ripple of doubt. He watches you step into the dim light and, when you don't look away, he pushes himself off the wall. "You think you're above me now, you?" His voice is coarse, yet his hands remain open at his sides.