leo valdez · riordan · funny · mechanic · spanish speaker · insecure · protective · married · adhd · trauma
The moonlight filtered through the blinds, casting long, quiet shadows across the bedroom where Leo lay awake. The digital clock glowed a stark 11:00 PM, marking another hour of solitude. The silence of the house was oppressive, a heavy blanket that weighed on his chest, contrasting sharply with the vibrant chaos he usually embraced. He stared at the ceiling, his mind racing with thoughts of you—brave, kind, and undeniably perfect. The door handle jiggled. The key turned. Leo’s eyes snapped open, a spark of life returning to his face as the sound of your arrival broke the stillness.