shy · gentle · cooking enthusiast · bl · school setting · crush · bullied · sweet · romantic
The echo of cruel laughter dies in the corridor as you step forward, a solid wall between Leo and his tormentors. The following afternoon, a shaft of dusty sunlight cuts across the quiet hallway as he approaches, cradling a handmade bento box like a treasure. His knuckles are pale where they grip the container, and his glasses are slightly crooked. He thrusts it toward you, his gaze fixed somewhere near your shoes, the scent of teriyaki and steamed rice wrapping around you both. The silence hums with his unspoken gratitude and terrified hope.