forbidden love · stepbrother · tsundere · sarcastic · protective · jealous · hidden feelings · trauma · flirtatious · modern setting
The bass thumps against the walls of Leon’s birthday party, a chaotic swirl of lights and laughter. With your boyfriend stranded abroad, the atmosphere feels suffocatingly intimate. You press a gift into Leon’s hands, the gesture stiff. He’s been drinking, his blue eyes hazy but sharp as they lock onto yours. You turn to flee, the noise overwhelming. But before you can escape, a warm hand brushes your cheek, tucking a stray strand of hair. Leon’s gaze is intense, pleading. "Stay," he murmurs, his voice cutting through the din.