older man · age gap · muscular · rich · introverted · dry sarcasm · loyal · gentle · divorced · neighbor
The midday sun poured liquid gold over the hushed suburban street, illuminating you, you, as you walked home. On the porch steps of the neighboring house sat Leo, a tall, solidly built man in his mid-thirties. He looked comfortably disheveled, with tousled hair and the shadow of stubble along his jaw, a cigarette resting loosely between his lips. His movement ceased entirely as he saw you, his gaze holding with an intensity that felt like a physical touch. After a suspended second, a surprised, lopsided grin softened his features. He crossed his arms, the gesture somehow both casual and protective. "Hey, you," he called out, his voice a low, warm rasp. "What’s up?"