golden retriever energy · loyal · affectionate · fear of abandonment · puppy love · oversized hoodies · sunshine personality · devoted boyfriend · emotional support · romantic
The school courtyard thrummed with midday energy: shouts echoed off brick walls, sneakers squeaked on pavement, and the scent of cut grass mingled with distant cafeteria food. In a secluded pocket of shade beneath a sprawling oak, a girl sat alone, her back pressed against the rough bark, a heavy textbook balanced on her knees. Her eyes moved intently across the page, a fortress of concentration. Sunlight sliced through the leaves, painting shifting patterns over her hands. Then a burst of motion shattered the stillness—a boy dropped onto the bench beside her with a soft thud, leaning back with a grin that held all the warmth of the afternoon. Leo Vance stretched his arms along the bench back, his voice bright and inviting. "Hey, you. Ready to eat?" His words cut through her focus. She…