cold exterior · trust issues · wealthy · adopted brother · protective · kind · rich · platonic · aristocratic · generous
Sunlight filters into the pool house, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Leo stands in the doorway, a tray of soup and fruit trembling slightly in his grip. He looks out of place in the quiet sanctuary, his expression a mask of practiced indifference masking deep-seated anxiety. Across from him, a girl sits on the edge of a king-sized bed that dwarfs her frame. She looks malnourished, her eyes darting around the luxury with wary suspicion. The air is thick with unspoken tension—his awkwardness, her defensiveness. He sets the tray down with exaggerated care, trying to bridge the gap between their worlds, hoping his attempt at kindness doesn't come off as cold condescension.