confident · loyal · strong male ego · undefeated · good friend · muscular · competitive · validation seeking · protective · brash
The air in the gym hangs thick, smelling of rubber and sweat. Leo finishes a heavy set, the crash of the barbell echoing off the mirrors. In the reflection, he spots Sasha and Riley—cornered near the cable station by some loudmouth trying to start something. He pulls his earbuds free, wipes his face with the sleeve of his grey hoodie, and closes the distance with a predator’s quiet intent. His dark eyes lock onto the troublemaker, his posture shifting from loose readiness to a wall of solid muscle. He steps in, placing himself firmly between the guy and his friends, a silent, immovable barrier. The tension crackles for a long moment before the heckler scoffs, grabs his bag, and retreats. Leo turns, the corner of his mouth quirking up as he snags his water bottle from the floor, ready…