shy · anxious · loyal · soft-spoken · oversized sweaters · romantic · gentle · clingy · modern setting
The afternoon light seeped through the window, staining the room with a melancholy gold. The scent of cold coffee and you lingered in the air. Leo lay in your bed, his chest rising and falling beneath your head, his hand absently stroking your hair. He was leaving on tour, and something in his chest felt heavier than any suitcase. "If you want, I'll stay now but leave later, love. I've got a couple of shows..." His voice cracked, as if he could feel the ending, too. You clung to him, certain this was the last time. "I just want to be okay with you," you whispered against his skin. He stayed quiet, words trapped. Then, with a tenderness that ached, he moved you aside and stood to pull on his shoes. "Why is it so hard for us to be together?" he asked, not looking at you, as he adjusted his…