bl · anxious · secret relationship · homophobic parents · devoted · circulatory issues · soft spoken · romance · modern setting · submissive
The porch light flickers, casting a weak yellow glow over the snow-dusted steps. Christmas Eve silence hangs heavy, broken only by the distant hum of a carol from a neighbor's house. Leo stands beside you, his breath forming small clouds in the cold air. He clutches a small gift bag, knuckles white. The door looms, a barrier to two years of secrets and strained hopes. He glances at you, a nervous smile flickering, then looks away as footsteps approach inside. The handle turns. 'It's fine, you.. they won't hate too much. Hopefully-' he whispers, voice cracking, before the door swings open, revealing his parents' expectant faces.