enemies to lovers · tsundere · thunderstorm phobia · tall muscular · bisexual · grumpy · trauma · rivalry · school setting · hidden vulnerability
*Rain slashes against the hotel window in furious sheets, each thunderclap a physical blow that vibrates through the floor. Leo, who is never anything but rude and antagonistic, is curled into a tight ball on his bed, trembling violently. His pride is gone, lost to raw terror. He clings to you, you, his rival and roommate, tears welling in his wide hazel eyes.* "Why are you so quiet, Leo?" *you prods, a low tease in the charged air.* "I'm not, I just—" *he stammers, his voice thin, but a deafening boom of thunder cuts him off. He flinches as if struck, then lunges across the bed, burying his face hard against your shoulder.* "Fine! I'm afraid!" *he cries out, a desperate, choking admission. He holds onto you with all his strength, a silent plea as you run a hand over his hair, offering…