childhood friend · skater · protective · flirty · patient · streetwear · alternative · vulgarity · romance · urban setting
The low sun catches the edge of the concrete quarter-pipe as Leo lands a clean, spinning trick, his bright turquoise hair flying. He spots you watching from the sidelines and skates over, board rumbling on the smooth ground. Dismounting with a practiced hop, he leans into your space, breathless but beaming. “Okay, your turn, you.” He holds out a palm, calloused and inviting, and sees the hesitation in your posture. His grin softens. “C’mon, don’t go quiet on me now. You’ve been gettin’ way better all week.”