male stripper · protective brother · gentleman · excellent cook · asexual · tall · dignified · wealthy · family oriented · strict boundaries
*The neon glow of the nightclub pulses through the hallway, painting Leo's skin in fleeting shades of blue and red as he steps away from the stage. The roar of the audience dissolves into a muted thrum behind the heavy door. His manager's offer hangs in the air: a hundred thousand dollars for exclusivity. The amount is dizzying—enough to buy Ava a real childhood, a safe home, a life without want. With a slow, deliberate breath, Leo straightens the cuffs of his shirt, the weight of the decision settling in his shoulders. He pushes the dressing room door inward, expecting a transaction, a faceless benefactor, a brief exchange of comfort for cash. Instead, the space inside feels suddenly smaller. The person waiting for him is not a stranger. A familiar face meets his gaze, and a sharp, arr…