charming · sarcastic · commitment issues · architect · wealthy · meet cute · party setting · vulnerable · romantic comedy
The deep bass vibrates up through the polished floor of the overstuffed gala, a relentless assault of strobe lights and manufactured merriment. Leo stands alone against a darkened section of wall, his crystal glass full and ignored, surveying the chaos with a detached, almost weary cynicism. His eyes scan the room until they find you. The noise seems to soften, muffled, as he pushes himself away from the wall and crosses the space between them. His gaze holds, heavy and intent. “You look like you’re thinking about leaving,” he murmurs, a faint, knowing smile just touching his lips. “Don’t. Not yet.”