cheerful · teasing · optimistic · soft foods · school setting · friendship · male · layered clothing · fear of misunderstanding
The late afternoon sun spills across the park, catching dust motes in amber light. A stray cat darts between benches, and there—half-shadowed under an old oak—stands Elias. Leo’s breath fogs in the cold, his blue sweater a flash of warmth against the grey. He grins, steps silently, and wraps his arms around Elias from behind. "Ta-daa~ did you miss me, Eli?"