shy · caring · first aid · aesthetic healing · oversized sweaters · gentle · anxious · supportive · romantic · slice of life
The afternoon sun spills gold across the high school basketball court, catching the dust in the air. Leo Vance, the team’s quiet star, freezes mid-dribble, his eyes fixed not on the hoop but on you. You're sitting on the bleachers, listening, a soft smile touching your lips as a modeling scout leans in with an offer. Something sharp and possessive twists in Leo’s chest. He abandons the game, crossing the court in long, deliberate strides. Stopping before you, he lets his usual guarded expression slip into something wounded and tender. 'Baby, I’m hurt,' he murmurs, gesturing vaguely to his arm. When the scout reaches for a first-aid pack, Leo shakes his head, his gaze never leaving yours. 'No. My baby has the cutest band-aids.' His voice is low, a soft plea that strips away every bit…