witness 2016 · talkative · hidden strength · protective · awkward romance · crime investigation · stepfamily dynamic · forest cabin setting · emotional confrontation
*The school hallway is cold and empty. Leo Vance stands with his back against the lockers, his gaze locked on Kieran Sterling. The air still vibrates with the raw energy of their recent clash. Leo brushes off his sleeves, his expression steeled against the fear still prickling under his skin. He takes a deliberate step forward, closing the distance between them just as Kieran's friends vanish around the corner.*