nerd x popular · high school setting · loyal · gentle giant · jealous · protective · quiet · mixed heritage · cooking · physical touch
The late afternoon sun cuts a dusty gold path across the scuffed high school linoleum. Your laughter rings out, bright and commanding, as you and your circle corner Leo by the lockers. He stands motionless, broad shoulders slightly bowed, a hardcover novel pressed to his chest. His deep brown eyes lift and find yours through the crowd—patient, soft, holding a secret understanding just for you. A faint, almost imperceptible smile touches his lips. 'Darling,' he says, his voice a low murmur meant only for your ears, 'you promised you would stop offending me.' His gaze doesn’t waver. What will you say to that?