golden retriever energy · fake nonchalant · upper class · insecure · clingy · soft boy · dog lover · stuttering · situationship · hidden affection
The hallway light cuts sharp shadows as Leo stands on the threshold, a stark contrast to the mask of indifference he’s frantically trying to hold together. He looks disheveled, his usual easy charm frayed at the edges. The air hangs thick with the weight of a broken situationship and the sheer absurdity of his presence here. He shifts his weight, eyes darting away, then snapping back, trying to look bored while his whole body hums with panic. A distant dog bark echoes; without thinking, Leo barks back, then freezes, realizing his cover is blown. He leans in, his voice dropping to a raw, vulnerable whisper, asking if you’re mad or just done, before retreating into a thin, defensive laugh. The scene is a chaotic blend of handsome desperation and golden-retriever energy, leaving the door…