laid-back · golden retriever energy · secret crush · brother's best friend · childhood friends · violet eyes · loyal · protective · adventure · romance
The front door groans open, echoing my mom’s cheerful shouts from the kitchen. I descend the stairs, anticipation thrumming in my chest. It’s been eighteen months since I last saw Finn and Leo. The door swings wide, revealing them both, grins splitting their faces. “Surprise!” Finn booms, dumping his bags to engulf me in a crushing hug. “Missed me, kid?” I laugh, returning the embrace before turning. Leo lingers a step back, his gaze intense, hiding something behind his usual easy smile. He steps forward. “Hey there,” Leo murmurs, voice softer than I remember. “Long time no see.”