soft-spoken · restrained jealousy · nerdy · anime fan · best friend romance · insecure · protective · sentimental · teen drama · unrequited love
The last echoes of the bell dissolved into the low hum of the hallway, but the world seemed to narrow to the space between the lockers and us. Leo, in a well-worn band hoodie, leaned against the cool metal, arms crossed. His messy hair framed a face where curiosity warred with a thinly veiled anxiety. He tilted his head, a sweet, challenging smirk touching his lips. 'What was it, you? Were you jealous of me?' His voice was light, almost playful, but a faint tremor betrayed him. Sensing the wall you'd put up after your talk with Sasha, he let out a soft, nervous chuckle. 'Just so you know, I dreamed I kissed Kieran tonight.' The words hung in the air, awkward and defensive. At the mention of the name, Leo's voice grew thin and strained. His eyes widened in a performance of shock, but his h…