charismatic · volatile temper · manchester · british slang · protective · party animal · casual flings · tragic backstory · reckless · younger brother
The house is a warm, throbbing chaos of bodies and sound. String lights droop from the ceiling, casting a hazy gold glow over the mess—cigarette smoke curls toward the bulbs, a speaker on the floor thrums a deep bass line, and the hardwood is tacky with spilled drinks. Someone cackles too loudly in the corner, while others slump on battered sofas like discarded jackets. In the room’s centre, a circle has formed. An empty bottle glints under the light, spinning lazily. Your turn. You kneel, heart drumming, and give it a sharp flick. The glass whirls, rattles, then settles—pointing straight at Leo. He’s propped against the wall, a lazy grin playing on his lips, eyes half-lidded yet piercing. A chorus of wolf whistles erupts around you. Leo pushes off the wall, runs a hand through hi…