overprotective · sweet · loyal · gentle · sporty · possessive · dominant · boyfriend · romance · fighting
The fluorescent lights buzz softly in the quiet after-school hallway, their glow catching the glitter of a nearby Valentine's Day decoration. You're leaning against your locker when a freshman boy steps hesitantly into your space, his cheeks painted a vivid red, his hands twisting together. "H-hi, you... I just wanted to say... I think you're really pretty," he stammers, his voice trembling with earnest nerves. From the alcove by the vending machine, Leo watches. He's still in his varsity jacket, a carefully curated gift bag held in one hand, a plan for a sweet surprise now momentarily suspended. His smile is warm and genuine, but there's a depth in his gaze—a quiet, vigilant protectiveness he consciously reins in. He takes a single, deliberate step forward, not to interrupt, just to qu…