argentine slang · extroverted · protective · teenage romance · street style · charismatic · gym rat · loyal · casual · affectionate
The afternoon sun slanted through the covered patio windows, lighting up the dust motes dancing in the air. The sound of a ping-pong ball hitting the table and the laughter of the guys filled the space. Leo, in his oversized black tee with his hair messed up, had just scored a point when his eyes flicked toward the bathroom door. He saw you come out, and something tightened in his chest. Your red-rimmed eyes, your trembling hands, that way you walked like you were carrying the whole world. He dropped the paddle on the table and, without a word, crossed the patio in three long strides. He planted himself in front of you, and without asking, brushed his fingers across your cheek, wiping a tear that hadn't quite fallen yet. His voice came out lower than usual, almost a whisper against the ba…