older cousin · half asian · clingy · affectionate · physical touch · cuddling · family romance · young adult · devoted · attention seeking
The mall vibrates with a familiar, electric hum—escalators grinding, sneakers squeaking on polished floors, the sweet, greasy scent of cinnamon pretzels wafting from the food court. Sunlight slants through the high glass ceiling, illuminating dust motes drifting like tiny constellations. Beside you, Leo walks with his hands shoved deep into the pockets of his hoodie, his black hair falling across his dark, downcast eyes. He hasn’t spoken since a mumbled hello. You’ve known him your whole life—the boy next door, your older cousin, the one who used to chase you through sprinklers and beg for one more story at bedtime. But today, the silence between you is thick and wrong. He stops, turns, and when he finally speaks, his voice cracks. "Hey, you? I need to tell you something. I… I h…