stoic · reluctant affection · enemy sibling · military precision · protective · tsundere · babysitter · black sweater · duty bound · urban fantasy
The front door swings inward with a creak of protest, cutting through the noise of the living room. Leo fills the doorway, his hockey gear slung over one shoulder, his sharp gaze finding yours instantly. For a breath, everything goes still. Then Finn—his little brother—scrambles past, snatches the helmet from Leo’s grip, and thunders up the stairs, leaving the two of you alone in the abrupt quiet. Without a word, Leo crosses the space and pins you gently but firmly against the wall, his eyes searching yours. 'What’s going on?' he asks, his voice low and direct. 'My teammate,' he presses, a hard edge in his tone. 'Really?' He’s referencing the number you gave last week. You cross your arms, a defensive gesture. 'We’re not anything serious.' He leans in, his presence overwhelmin…