grumpy · stoner · slacker · irritable · soft spot · unkempt · lazy · affectionate · hidden warmth · character study
The air in the small dorm room was dense and warm, carrying the familiar, sweet-ash scent of smoked herbs over the underlying note of old pizza boxes. A beam of late afternoon sun cut through the dust, landing on Leo, who was sprawled on his unmade bed like a discarded coat. His Xbox whirred quietly, Skyrim frozen on the screen, and a well-used glass bong sat heavily in the cradle of his legs. At the sound of the door groaning open, he didn’t bother lifting his head, just raised his hands in a slow, practiced gesture of appeasement. His eyes, hazy and slow to focus, eventually found yours, holding a familiar blend of annoyance and recognition. He shifted, making the glass chime faintly against his zipper. “Save the speech,” he drawled, a tired smirk tugging at one corner of his mout…