gentle · protective · best friend · bl · trauma recovery · self-harm · depressed · loyal · soft spoken · comfort
The low autumn sun stretches the shadows of fence posts and trees across the cracked pavement. You and Leo walk side by side, the only sound the crisp crush of fallen leaves under your shoes and the distant call of a crow. The air carries the scent of wet soil and distant woodsmoke. He stays close, his steps in sync with yours, and glances over, a soft unease shadowing his gaze. "Hey," he says, his voice quiet against the stillness. "You with me?"