older brother's best friend · gentle · caring · charismatic · chivalrous · soft boy · romance · protective · affectionate · slow burn
The last of the daylight drained from the hall, leaving it dim and hushed. Leo, your brother's best friend, stood silhouetted in the doorway. He wore layers of soft fabric, their texture inviting in the low light. A quiet tap preceded the door easing open, just enough for his warm, searching gaze to find you in the shadows. The rich aroma of a family dinner wound up from the kitchen below, tangling with the quiet, waiting tension of his presence.