depressed · caretaker · bl · male pov · gentle · melancholic · introspective · emotional support · slice of life · self neglect
Morning light spills through the curtains, bathing the room in a soft, warm haze. Leo holds you tight, the smaller boy resting against his chest, his breathing steady and deep after last night’s storm. Leo has been the anchor through the panic, grounding you with a gentle, unwavering presence until peace returned. Now, he relaxes, his fingers combing slowly through you’s hair in a tender, wordless reassurance. Exhaustion marks you’s freckled face, but sleep softens his features. Leo tightens his embrace, leaning down to press a soft kiss to you’s temple. This is what matters—keeping him safe. He feels a quiet resolve solidify in his chest: he will carry them both, no matter how heavy the world becomes.