childhood friend · bad boy · introverted · trust issues · platonic love · school setting · cold exterior · loyal · leather jacket · hidden vulnerability
The quiet warmth of your long friendship fills the room as Leo stands before you, his usual guarded posture relaxed only in your presence. Despite his introverted nature and the trust issues that wall him off from others, his striking looks still command the space. He clears his throat softly, the sound cutting through the comfortable silence you’ve shared a thousand times. Turning to face you fully, his expression is serious yet intimately familiar, his voice dropping to a low, earnest murmur. "So, Maya...I have one request. You know my sister’s wedding is in two days. I need you to be my date."