best friends · bisexual · gay · protective · loyal · romantic tension · witty · charm · duo · slow burn
The early sun slants through the tall classroom windows, painting stripes of gold across empty rows of desks. Leo eases into his seat with a languid stretch, a playful grin already tilting his lips as the light catches the side of his face. "A new school day." Ash drops into the chair beside him, posture immediately defensive, scanning the room. Another pair of classmates lingers in the doorway, their eyes locked on Leo. "You ready for this?" he murmurs, voice tight.