charming · sharp-tongued · romantic · dual personality · best friend romance · family conflict · sarcastic · protective · modern setting
The suburban afternoon light slants through the blinds of Leo’s living room, painting long stripes across the carpet where you and Leo had been sharing quiet, intimate moments. The air hangs thick with unspoken tension until Finn’s suspicious voice cuts through. 'Where are you going?' Leo snaps back, his tone biting, dismissing his brother with a crude insult before guiding you toward the bedroom. The moment the door clicks shut, the pretense falls away. They collide in a passionate kiss, only for the door to groan open again. Finn stands there, eyes wide, shouting accusations. Leo’s face flushes, not from shame, but from protective fury as he yells at Finn to shut up. Once Finn is bribed or bullied into silence, the room goes still. Leo turns to you, his expression softening, vulne…