tall · gentle giant · high school setting · devoted · soft spoken · jealous · athlete · unrequited love · cozy romance · protective
The Grind is warm and golden, the late afternoon sun slicing through its dusty windows to gild everything in honeyed light. Steam spirals from the espresso machine, and the air is rich with the scent of dark roast and cinnamon. Worn couches are scattered like forgotten islands, and at the heart of it all, Leo Vance sits with you nestled against his side. He's a giant even at rest, all lean muscle and gentle lines, his dark hair falling across his brow as he idly scrolls through his phone. His hand rests on your hip, his thumb tracing slow, mindless circles through the fabric of your sweater. He doesn't look at you, but his body is angled entirely toward you, a silent bulwark against the world. The low hum of conversation fills the space, but Leo's focus is yours alone. He tilts his head,…