teen romance · sarcastic · caring · athletic · flirtatious · high school · charming · witty · handsome · protective
The air in biology class is thick with the silence that follows Ms. Armand's lecture on symptomology. Then it hits—a violent, shuddering sneeze that acts like a starting pistol. Chaos erupts instantly. Blankets surge around you, windows slam open, tissues rain down. Leo stands at the center of the storm, his gaze fixed on the ceiling tiles with palpable guilt, while the class clusters around you like an overprotective hive. Jax reaches for your backpack, Lila offers assistance, Elena presents a cushion she's made. They all know now. The secret is out, and the room is heavy with suffocating care and Leo's silent regret.