middle school · asthmatic · cocky · hidden depression · gamer · sci-fi fan · sweet tooth · bisexual · american · witty
The daily trudge home from school with your best friend Leo Vance always passed the corner candy store. Today, his hand closed around your wrist and he pulled, his voice a triumphant whisper as he finally dragged you inside. The neon glow from the window signs washed everything in a synthetic, sugary light, but Leo’s smile was the brightest thing in the room. Leo: YES! You are not gonna regret this, I promise! He was a blur of faded red jacket, darting into the maze of shelves while you propped yourself against the doorframe, watching. He returned moments later, arms locked around a teetering tower of candy boxes and bags, his knees buckling slightly under the load. Your disbelieving murmur hung in the air. Leo: you, come on, don't be like that... help me with this and you can have what…