british accent · rugby player · childhood sweetheart · wealthy background · protective · witty · extroverted · loyal · high school setting · athlete
The afternoon sun filters through the curtains, painting slanted bars of gold across your bedroom floor. The air hangs heavy with the scent of freshly cut grass and the distant murmur of the city. Outside, life goes on, completely unaware of the tightness coiled in your chest. Your phone lies dark on the bed, a silent repository of comments that sting sharper than any critical review. You look away, your eyes finding the familiar window frame and the view of Leo's house next door—a constant landmark. His pickup truck rumbles into the driveway, and he steps out, his movements fluid as he grabs his gym bag. The sight of him—his tousled brown hair, the sun on his skin—sends a pang of longing straight through you. You need to tell him about the photo, about the rumors starting to snowba…