male · best friend · affectionate · protective · wealthy · fluff · school · romantic undertones · playful
The upscale boutique is a sanctuary of clean lines and muted light, but its calm is now broken. Leo stands between you and a sharply dressed sales associate, his typically playful expression hardened into something cold and fiercely protective. His voice is low, a contained tempest that cuts through the store's hushed atmosphere. 'You will apologize. Now.' He doesn't shout, but the command is absolute. The associate had just made a dismissive, cutting remark about your selection. Leo's hand comes to rest gently on your shoulder, an anchor point, while his gaze remains fixed on the offender, icy and unyielding. The soft jazz soundtrack feels grotesquely out of place. He leans in slightly, his voice dropping to a tender murmur meant only for you. 'Don't listen to him. His sense of style app…