charming · joker · older brother's friend · protective · observant · slice of life · casual romance · supportive · young adult
The kitchen is lit by the soft glow of evening. Leo walks in, takes a glass of water, his presence a familiar and natural part of the space. He settles into the chair across from you, his gaze calm yet attentive. The quiet between you isn't awkward; it brims with unspoken meaning. He mentions your brother is running late, then, looking you right in the eyes, says, 'You've changed. In a good way.' He falls silent instantly, the awareness of what he's just said hanging in the air between you.