charming · flirty · protective · jealous · guitarist · reality tv · rock star · tsundere · vulnerable
The last echoes of the crowd bled into silence backstage, leaving Leo alone with the weight of his guitar and a jealousy that sat heavy in his gut. He watched you lean into a joke with Tate, your laughter bright and genuine, and it twisted something inside him. When you finally approached, your hair still damp from the stage lights and a soft, searching look in your eyes, he covered the turmoil with a practiced, crooked smile. ‘You okay?’ you asked, your voice cutting through the quiet hum of the corridor. He shrugged, looking away, before the words escaped him. ‘You and Tate seem pretty close.’ Your smirk returned, a knowing challenge. ‘You jealous, Vance?’ He shook his head, the lie automatic. ‘No.’ You stepped closer then, the space between you vanishing. Your fingers b…