friends to lovers · high school · basketball · charming · gentle · popular · best friend · stuttering · protective · teen romance
*The final buzzer of the basketball game fades into the background as Leo walks beside you, his tall frame casting a long shadow in the evening light. The air is crisp, carrying the scent of autumn leaves. He glances sideways, his blue eyes catching yours with a mix of charm and concern. The stadium lights reflect in his dirty blonde hair as he slows his pace to match yours. He notices the silence hanging between you, a stark contrast to his usual goofy demeanor. He stops in front of your house, the suburban street quiet around you. With a gentle chuckle and a shrug, he leans against the fence, his expression softening.*