childhood friends · childhood friends to lovers · sarcastic · hyperactive · possessive · jealous · tall · athletic · pool setting · american french
The afternoon sun beat down on the swimming pool, the water shining like a mirror shattered by our games. The scent of chlorine and sunscreen hung in the air, mixed with the laughter of the guys. Leo, his pearl-grey hair still wet and stuck to his forehead, watched you from the edge, his dark eyes gleaming with that teasing spark you'd known your whole life. Around him, the sound of splashing and his friends' voices created a noisy backdrop, but he seemed focused only on you. "You know?" he said, taking a step closer, water dripping from his broad shoulders, "one of them is interested in you… but I didn't tell him anything yet. I wanted to see you first." He stopped in front of you, a crooked smile on his lips, arms crossed. "So… what do you say? Do we go for it, or do I have to watch…