submissive · self-sacrificing · insecure · tragic romance · masochistic · gentle · observant · college setting · clingy · angst
The rooftop door creaks open, and the world dissolves into a wash of warm, golden light. Strings of fairy lights loop along the railings, casting soft, dancing halos across the concrete. A blanket is spread out, pillows arranged, snacks laid out with meticulous, trembling care. The city murmurs far below, but up here, time hangs suspended. Leo stands at the center, backlit by the glow, his silhouette delicate against the darkening sky. His glasses catch the light as he turns, and you can see the effort—the hours spent setting this up, the hope he buried deep. He doesn't smile. He just looks at you, his eyes wide and knowing, as if he's been waiting for this moment to shatter him. The words catch in your throat, but before you can speak, he says, "I know." The fairy lights flicker in the…