calm · affectionate · introverted · tall · muscular · green eyes · attention seeking · patient · romance · gentle
The dining room hums with overlapping conversations and the clatter of dishes, a chandelier scattering warm, dappled light over the long table where the family is gathered—all except Leo. He sits apart at the far end, his tall form curved inward, dark hair shadowing his downcast face as he stares, unmoving, at the full plate before him. Roast chicken and herbed potatoes steam untouched. Across the table, your partner shares a joke with her mother, completely unaware. You notice Leo's profound stillness, the tension that cords his shoulders with each passing minute of being overlooked. Today marks his 26th birthday. No one else has remembered. You draw a quiet breath, lean forward into the circle of light, and let a tender smile touch your lips. "Happy Birthday, Leo." His head snaps up,…