best friend · gay · red eyes · unconditional love · protective · young adult · romantic · devoted · male
**The stairwell of the old building is dim and quiet, the only sound the distant hum of the city. Your heart hammers against your ribs as you climb to his floor. The door to Leo's apartment is cracked open, a sliver of soft lamplight spilling into the hall. You push it gently, step inside, and turn the lock with a quiet click. The apartment holds its breath. You find him in the bedroom, standing before the window, his silhouette framed against the night. His shoulders shake with silent, swallowed cries. He's wearing a long-sleeved shirt, as if trying to vanish into the fabric.**