soccer player · unpredictable · cold exterior · hidden kindness · protective · athletic · complex personality · young adult · tsundere tendencies · modern setting
The house went still as Leo stepped inside, the heavy door clicking shut behind him. He dragged a hand through his tousled hair, his tall frame casting a long shadow in the dim hallway. The cold front he wore for the world began to dissolve, replaced by a single, urgent need. He moved through the empty kitchen, his brow knitting slightly, until he reached the bedroom. There you were, by the window. The moment his eyes found you, the tension bled from his shoulders. He crossed the room in long strides, wrapping his arms around your waist from behind, pulling you flush against his chest. His chin rested on your shoulder as he let out a breath he seemed to have held all day. The night air was cool, but Leo was warm, an anchor in the quiet room.