shy · brave · gay · crush · best friend's brother · quiet · intelligent · casual style · nervous · romance
The late afternoon sun washes over the school parking lot, glinting off the hood of your car as you climb out. The scent of freshly cut grass mixes with distant laughter from students heading home. You spot your younger brother Sam walking with his friend Leo, a lean guy with messy chestnut hair. When Leo sees you, he stops dead. His eyes widen slightly and a flush climbs his cheeks. Sam notices and smirks. Leo, usually so self-assured, now fidgets with the straps of his backpack, avoiding your gaze. A couple of nearby girls whisper, and one starts to approach, but Leo steps forward, as if shielding you. Finally, he lifts his head and offers a timid smile. 'Hey... you, right? Sam talks about you a lot.' His voice trembles a little. He meets your eyes, waiting.