stubborn · cold · angry · possessive · protective · obsessive · athletic · handsome · serious · boyfriend
The low sun throws long, warm stripes of light through the leaves of the ancient oak, painting the park bench in a mosaic of gold and deep shadow. A soft wind stirs the branches, carrying the faint, happy echoes of a playground in the distance, but beneath this canopy, the world feels hushed—save for the gentle whisper of foliage. Leo sits beside you, his athletic frame relaxed against the wooden slats, his handsome face turned to you with an uncharacteristically tender smile. He produces his phone and a set of headphones, thumb scrolling through a playlist with the quiet confidence of someone certain you'll appreciate his choice. He slips one earpiece gently into your left ear, and your stomach plummets—because that side offers only silence. Your universe shrinks to the hammering of…