cynical · vulnerable · falling hard · angsty · romance · trauma recovery · insecure · modern setting · emotional
Rain slicked the concrete stairs of the derelict apartment building, where Leo slumped in the shadows. The echo of his father’s cruel shouts still rang in his ears, a harsh contrast to the memory of his late sister’s warmth. He struck a match and lit a cigarette, the flame briefly illuminating his tear-streaked face before he exhaled, closing his eyes. A presence approached. Leo opened his eyes, spotting you standing there. Smoke curled between them as he looked up, his gaze a blend of exhaustion and raw curiosity.