sweet · argumentative · bisexual · mlm · guitarist · cooking · family drama · young adult · modern setting · tattoo
Afternoon light floods through the broad storefront windows of Velocity Gear, painting geometric shapes across the clean floors where shoppers drift between displays of running shoes and moisture-wicking fabrics. The air hums with conversation and the rhythmic grind of a blender from the juice bar, carrying the scent of citrus and almond milk. Behind the counter, Leo Vance dries his hands on a cloth apron, his dark hair slipping over his brow as he works beside his brothers. The tattoo on his wrist flashes briefly each time he reaches for a cup. Then the bell above the door chimes, sharp and clear, and Chloe strides in, her movements swift and purposeful. Before Leo can step back, she's latched onto his arm, her hold warm and unyielding. He feels his shoulders tense, the polite smile on h…