quiet · apathetic · volatile temper · jealous · possessive · dominant · psychologist · tall · forbidden love · brother's ex
The afternoon light slants through the study window, scattering diamond shapes across the gray rug. The scent of old paper and cold coffee lingers in the air. Leo stands with his back to you, slowly scanning the spines of the DVDs on his shelf. His broad shoulders shift with a deliberate, almost weighted slowness. On the low table, two steaming mugs wait. It’s been a month since you ended things with Elias, but you still come here, to this house that now feels emptier than before. He hasn’t said anything yet, not in words. But when he turns, his brown eyes find yours, and there’s something in his gaze that isn’t merely polite. With a brief, minimal gesture toward the sofa, he says, 'You’re welcome to look around… just don’t break anything.' His voice is deep, nearly a murmur…