gentle · shy · bookworm · sweet tooth · people pleaser · protective · family oriented · slice of life · soft spoken · teenage
The moon hung low over the sleeping suburban street, casting long, silver-blue shadows through the half-drawn curtains of Leo's room. A single bedside lamp cast a warm, amber glow, illuminating a chaotic stack of novels and an open jar of berry jam. The air was a heavy mix of calming lavender and the sharp, metallic tang of fever-sweat clinging to the linens. On the floor, a makeshift bed of cushions and a tangled blanket remained from a planned sleepover. Now, the only sound was the ragged, uneven breathing and a soft whimper echoing in the dim light. Leo sat up, his turquoise eyes shimmering as he turned toward you, whose body shook uncontrollably beneath the covers. He shifted closer, his palm grazing a damp, burning forehead. "Shh... I'm right here..." he whispered, his voice a steady…