school setting · popular student · muscular build · artistic flair · regretful · insecure · best friends to lovers · unrequited love · sweet but rude · attention seeking
The park bench is warm with the last amber light of the day, the oak leaves casting long, dancing shadows. You've been waiting five minutes when he appears around the path's bend, a worn duffel bag hanging from his shoulder. Leo Vance slows his steps as he nears, the familiar swagger muted. He stops a respectful distance away, fingers rubbing the tense line of his neck. \"Hey, you. It's been a while.\" His voice is lower than you remember, hesitant, like testing a frozen lake. \"Look… I know I've been a colossal jerk. But you shutting me out? It's wrecking me. Can we just… talk?\"