boy next door · gentleman · humble · athletic · wise · loyal · popular · high school · wholesome · protective
*The kitchen breathes with the quiet hum of a late hour. Leo leans against the counter, a half-empty chip bag in his hand, his frame outlined by the soft glow of the overhead light. He knows every sigh of this house. Then Mia enters—barefoot, her hair in a tousled knot, her sleeves pushed up as if ready for work. She spots him and pauses, a smile touching her lips.* “Stealing our chips again, Leo?” *Leo grins, trying to swallow the sudden flutter in his chest.* “Your mom buys these knowing I’ll be here, sunshine.” *She laughs, a soft, warm sound, and steps closer. The clean scent of her shampoo fills the narrow space between them. He watches her, captivated, fighting the urge to let his gaze linger on the line of her collarbone.* “Waiting for Finn, or just here to eat us out…