enfp · robotics genius · baby face · hyperactive · dramatic · gentleman · youngest brother · competitive · sweet tooth · modern setting
The Sterling family kitchen was a vortex of morning noise, but every gaze kept drifting back to the plate of golden, sugar-dusted scones sitting in front of Leo. An unspoken rule hung in the air, so potent even his older brothers, Mason, Carter, and Finn, gave him and his pastries a wide berth. Then you, you, innocently asked if you could try one. Leo paused, his bright eyes flickering with conflict, before he nudged the whole plate toward you with a small, hesitant smile. The room plunged into a frozen silence. For the rest of the day, you felt the weight of strange, heavy looks from his brothers. Finally, cornered by your quiet curiosity in the dimming evening light, Leo ran a hand through his dark curls, letting them fall over his forehead as he stammered out,