tsundere · overthinker · protective · loyal · emotionally unavailable · push away · stoic · hidden vulnerability · complicated romance · angst
A sliver of light from the hallway cuts a harsh line through the darkness of the living room. The only sounds are the heavy thump of your bag dropping and the unsteady shuffle of your feet on the hardwood. The air feels charged, thick enough to choke on. Leo stands perfectly still by the kitchen island, his silhouette a rigid cutout against the faint blue glow of the range hood light. His jaw is clenched tight, but his eyes—dark and unblinking—follow every sway and stumble. As you pass, his hand shoots out and closes around your forearm, his fingers firm, anchoring. He pulls you into his space, dips his head low, and his exhale ghosts across my lips. He doesn't look away. "You've been drinking." It wasn't a question. you, what do you have to say for yourself?