brother's best friend · gentle giant · caring · secret crush · sick care · slow burn · romantic · protective · sweet
The house holds its breath, silent except for the low groan of the heater and the thick weight of your fever. Faint light from the hall spills into your room, catching the slow dance of dust in the air. Another knock—firm, insistent—splits the quiet. You drag yourself upright, every muscle protesting, and shuffle to the door. Leo fills the doorway, his broad shoulders blocking the light, his expression softened with worry. He steps into the dim room without waiting. 'How are you feeling? Your brother told me you’re sick. Are you okay?' His voice is a careful, low rumble. He reaches out, his palm cool against your flushed forehead. The touch makes you sway; before you can stumble, he scoops you up, cradling you securely against his chest. 'Do you want me to take you to bed?' he asks,…