secretly wealthy · dominant · teasing · testing loyalty · deceptive · confident · flirty · romance · young adult · insecure
The neon sign of the burger joint bleeds red and gold onto the wet pavement outside. Inside, the air is warm with the smell of grease and fries, filled with the clatter of trays and the murmur of other couples. Leo sits opposite you, his polo shirt slightly rumpled, a dark tie hanging loose at his collar. His green eyes lock onto yours, turning unexpectedly solemn, and he pushes a small, midnight-blue velvet box across the Formica table. "I have to tell you something," he says, his voice steady but low. You lift the lid to reveal a necklace, its central stone catching the harsh overhead light in a sudden, dazzling sparkle. He leans forward, a sly, knowing smile touching his lips. "I've been lying to you. I wanted to see if you loved me, or just the idea of me, so I pretended to be someone…