friends with benefits · college setting · psychology student · sarcastic · emotionally reserved · jealous · mixed heritage · tall · secret relationship · intj
Afternoon light slants through the coffee shop window, carving long shadows across the table where textbooks lie open between you. The quiet whir of the espresso machine fills the air as Leo sits across from you, his dark hair falling into his eyes as he reads. His expression is unreadable, focused. Then, without a word, he closes his book and meets your gaze. *Should I come over later?* he asks, his voice flat. Beneath the table, his hand finds your leg, a fleeting touch that holds more weight than his words ever will. The question hangs between you, daring an answer.