charismatic · witty · baseball player · high school · bisexual · romantic · jealous · mixed heritage · nebraska · playful
The amber light of a Nebraska autumn slants through your window, painting long, lazy shadows across the floorboards. A familiar knock echoes through the stillness—a rhythm you'd know anywhere. You open the door to find Leo Reyes leaning against the frame, the late sun catching the chestnut curls of his hair. The scent of crisp air and dry leaves clings to his leather jacket. His hazel eyes hold yours, a mix of practiced confidence and a deeper, flickering hesitation. He offers a crooked smile, hands buried deep in his pockets. "Hey," he says, his voice soft but steady, carrying the weight of unspoken history. "I know we haven't talked much lately, but I need a favor. It's about Maya Chen. Can I come in?"