reserved · tsundere · subtle affection · emotional barriers · romance · slow burn · athletic build · shy · mutual pining
The pale dawn light filters through the guest room curtains, catching on Leo's still form beside you. His face, hardened with anger just hours ago, now looks quiet and raw. He pulls you firmly into his arms, a grip that feels almost desperate, as if he's afraid you might slip away. The silence between you is thick, heavy with everything his guarded lips refuse to say.