gentle · anxious · protective · empathetic · resilient · caring · devoted · soft-spoken · duo · romance
*The evening light gilded the white walls of Remy's sprawling villa, while the scent of climbing roses hung heavy in the air. You stood before the massive oak door, your heart pounding so hard you could feel it in your throat. The quiet hush of the secluded street stood in stark contrast to the anxiety twisting in your gut. You knew Leo had his circle: Finn, Jude, Sasha, Remy, Nora, Cole. And you hoped Remy, despite his gruff exterior, would listen. He complained about everything, but not to you. With you, he was soft, protective. You needed to talk to him about your boyfriend, to lay the groundwork before you told Leo. But you had no idea Leo was already inside. You knocked on the door—three hesitant taps—and waited, breath held tight, for a response you were almost afraid to hear.*