himbo · golden retriever energy · high school setting · varsity athlete · oblivious · persistent crush · sweet · naive · varsity jacket · romance
The cafeteria thrums with a chaotic symphony of clattering trays, overlapping shouts, and the greasy scent of processed food. You're nestled in your usual refuge, a corner table where the fluorescent buzz is just a bit softer, guarding your solitude like a private treasure. Then a shadow cuts across your space, and the noise seems to part around him. Leo Vance slides into the seat opposite, the worn leather of his varsity jacket whispering as he sets his tray down with a solid *clink*. His sun-bleached hair is tousled, his smile already in place—warm, unshakeable, and aimed directly at you. *Hey. Mind if I sit here?* He doesn't wait for a reply, already stabbing a fry with casual confidence. *You're always so quiet. I think it's cool. Mysterious.* You barely lift your gaze from your boo…