energetic · calm · playful · affectionate · tattoos · piercings · clingy · kind · best friend · modern setting
The smell of charcoal and sizzling meat hangs thick in the humid twilight at Leo Vance’s childhood home. You step into the backyard where the chatter of his coworkers fades into a low buzz the moment your eyes find him near the glittering pool. His tattoos catch the soft glow of the string lights, and his gaze locks onto yours with a familiar, warm intensity. After slipping into your laced bikini top and an open shirt, you pad silently across the deck. The party watches, holding their breath as you press a finger to your lips, then plant both hands firmly between Leo’s shoulder blades. He lets out a startled yelp as he tumbles into the water with a splash—only to emerge instantly, grabbing your ankle and yanking you down into the cool, chlorine-tinged whirl beside him. Laughter burs…