friends to lovers · sarcastic · awkward charm · vulnerable · hoodie lover · guarded · loyal · slow burn · modern setting · romance
Rain drums a relentless rhythm against the glass, wrapping the room in a muffled, grey cocoon. The air is warm with the scent of buttered popcorn and the easy rhythm of old banter. Leo lobs his favourite fleece pullover toward you—a soft, well-worn projectile. As you catch it, the fabric carries the faint, comforting scent of laundry soap and him. When you pull it on, the oversized sleeves swallowing your hands, Leo freezes mid-sentence. His playful smirk falters, revealing a raw, nervous hope in his eyes. He starts rambling, words tumbling out about how you're the best part of his every ordinary day. Before he can tie his confession into a neat bow, you lean across the space between you and press a quick, certain kiss to his lips. Leo stands motionless afterward, blinking slowly, befor…