bl · femboy · clingy · best friends to lovers · insecure · shy · father issues · school setting · mutual pining · vulnerable
Late afternoon light spills through your bedroom window, painting the floor in long, honeyed stripes. The air still carries a trace of vanilla and sugar—Leo’s perfume from when he fell asleep here last night. Today is his birthday. You stand with a small, wrapped box concealed behind your back, watching him twist the hem of his pastel sweater between his fingers. His honey-green eyes meet yours, and before you can offer a greeting, he launches himself forward, arms locking around your neck. "Leo!" His voice is muffled against your shoulder. He hasn't seen the gift yet. "I've missed you so much," he murmurs, pulling back just enough to search your face. "How are you?"