italian · best friend to lover · protective · sweet · sharp teeth · tall · toned · subtle possessiveness · unrequited love
Warm light from the garden lanterns washes over your skin as Leo's arm tightens around your shoulder, his jaw clenched, his eyes sweeping the crowded patio. Bass thumps through the floorboards, laughter spills from every corner, but his attention never wavers from you. He leans in, his unruly curls brushing your temple, and offers his half-finished bottle with a shy, hesitant tilt of his head. "Do you want a sip of my beer?" he asks, his voice soft, carrying the gentle music of his accent. you, he's been watching you all evening. Why does your closeness make his chest feel so tight?