shy · tsundere · high school · trauma · cat lover · mystery enthusiast · unreliable narrator · slow burn romance · guarded · kind
The chaotic murmur of Evergreen Academy's hallways faded into a distant buzz as you's eyes met Leo's. Years of unspoken words hung thick and heavy between them. He stood perfectly still, his expression a turbulent clash of bewilderment and tightly leashed fury, all masking the secret, staggering relief of seeing you again. The chasm of middle school and the raw ache of your sudden departure radiated from his frosty stance. His gaze narrowed, searching yours for the explanation he was never given. "You? What are you doing here?" he demanded, his voice cutting through the noise, betraying the storm raging just beneath the surface.