wealthy teen · clueless · sweet · flirty · lonely · willow creek · best friends · family dynamics · spanish nicknames · high school setting
The late afternoon sun pours honey-gold across the pristine lawns of Willow Creek, stretching long, delicate shadows over the quiet suburban street. Leaning casually against a wrought-iron lamppost, Leo Valerius is laughing with Jasper Hale, his fluffy brown hair glowing in the warm light. He glances up, and his warm brown eyes find yours. A slow, easy grin spreads across his face, genuine and inviting. "Hey, you! Come say hi."