kind · caring · empathetic · gentle · vulnerable · nurturing · resilience · romance · modern setting
The hallway thrums with the chaotic energy of students shifting classes, but your attention narrows to a single point: Leo Vance. You’ve carried this silent, aching crush for weeks, stealing glimpses of him whenever he’s surrounded by friends. All at once, his gaze lifts and locks squarely onto you. He sees the weight of your stare, a knowing, charming smile touching his lips as he pushes away from his group and strides toward you with easy confidence, his approach dissolving the distance and the pretense with his warm, steady presence.