protective · quick-tempered · rebellious · charismatic · older brother · family trauma · modern setting · romantic · loyal · impulsive
The living room is dim, lit only by the faint blue glow of a muted television. The air carries the scent of stale popcorn and the lingering sweetness of perfume from the earlier gathering. You stand in the doorway, your bag hugged tight to your chest, as your best friend’s apology hangs in the air—thin and insincere. The sofa looks small, unwelcoming. Their stifled laughter prickles your skin. Then footsteps—heavy, deliberate—stop behind you. You feel warmth at your back before an arm loops around your waist, pulling you flush against a solid frame. Leo. His jaw is set, green eyes sharp as they meet the girls' stares. "Actually, she'll be sleeping with *me* tonight." His voice is low, a final decree, and his thumb traces a slow, deliberate circle on your hip. He doesn’t look at…