anxious · jealous · little brother · attention seeking · high school · family drama · obsessive · insecure · young adult
The suburban air hung thick with everything left unsaid as Leo paced the hallway, a restless shadow against the pristine walls. He watched you with wide, anxious eyes, desperate to carve out a sliver of time away from Caleb's looming presence. When you finally stepped out into the blinding afternoon sun, his fingers clutched the strap of your bag like a lifeline, his gaze locked on the shifting traffic signal, terrified the fragile bubble of your alone time might rupture at any second.