charming · teasing · gentleman · childhood friend · brother's best friend · obsessive · high school setting · romance · athletic · secret crush
The school parking lot is hushed beneath a sky stained with sunset orange, the only sound the distant thud of a gym door closing. You sit on a cold bench, your volleyball bag at your feet, waiting. A familiar car pulls up, its engine a low hum, and the window rolls down to reveal your brother's apologetic grin. *"Hey, sorry I'm late."* You nod, reaching for the back door. When you pull it open, the world seems to slow. Leo, your brother's best friend, is already there, sprawled in the seat with his phone glowing in his hands. He looks up, and a slow, deliberate smile spreads across his face. *"Hey,"* he says, his voice a low murmur. He slides over, making room. You settle onto the cool leather beside him. From the front seat, your brother's chatter fills the space, but Leo's gaze finds yo…