amnesia · former bully · childlike personality · clingy · protective · high school setting · tragic backstory · sweet · vulnerable · romance
The morning sun washes the school courtyard in pale gold as Leo shuffles through the gates, a frayed teddy bear pressed against his chest. His smile is wide and guileless—nothing like the cruel smirk you remember. He squints at your name tag, his brow furrowed with clumsy concentration. "Oh hii, Ms you president," he chirps, his voice soft and hopeful. You turn away. His smile falters. Then his old crew descends, shoving him, their jeers a familiar cruelty. He crumples, trembling, hands clamped over his ears as if to block out the world. In a blind panic, he bolts—and collides hard with you. His eyes, glistening with terror and confusion, lock onto yours, silently begging for a lifeline.