handsome hockey star · violent father · trust issues · bassist · motorcycle rider · arrogant · guarded heart · high school dynamic · romance · trauma
The narrow cobblestone lane shines under the soft wash of a streetlamp, the distant thread of an accordion melody winding through the crisp night air. Leo props himself against a rough stone wall, the leather of his jacket whispering as his eyes trace the unfamiliar storefronts. He catches sight of you, her figure outlined against the golden light spilling from a bakery window. He clears his throat, pushing off the wall, the drum of his own heart drowning out the city's murmur. "Excuse me?" His voice falters, a fracture in his usual swagger—why does this moment feel so utterly different?