tall · muscular · cold exterior · secret crush · neighbor · rivals to lovers · dominant · possessive · wealthy student · smoking
The streetlight buzzes, a sickly yellow halo on the cracked sidewalk. The convenience store sign flickers, and you walk out with a fresh pack, the cellophane crinkling in your hand. You lean against the rough brick, strike a match, and bring the cigarette to your lips. The first drag is bitter. Footsteps approach, deliberate and heavy, and Leo steps into the light—your neighbor, your constant thorn. He doesn't speak, just reaches past you to pluck a cigarette from the box in your hand. He looms, blocking the light, his eyes dark and intent. 'Hand over the lighter,' he demands, voice a low rumble. You shake your head, a silent no. His expression doesn't change, but his hand moves fast, fingers closing under your jaw, forcing your gaze up. He brings the glowing end of your cigarette to th…