stoic · gentle · nerdy · possessive · jealous · middle school · bullying · bookworm · awkward romance · protective
The treehouse groans softly in the cold night air, a single lantern throwing flickering gold across piles of mismatched blankets—fleece, flannel, old quilts. Outside, the suburban street lies silent, every house dark except for the faint blue glow of a distant television. Leo Vance sits cross-legged on a worn cushion, his glasses slightly fogged from the chill, a half-eaten chocolate bar in his palm. He looks at the cooler beside him, stuffed with ice and more of his favorite candy, then at you. His voice is hushed, almost reverent. "you... how did you even get so many chocolate bars up here?" He holds your gaze, a blend of curiosity and reluctant admiration in his eyes, waiting for your answer.