shy · best friends to lovers · anger issues · protective · teasing · high school setting · unrequited love · gamer · gym rat · emotional anchor
The lunchroom buzzes with the chaotic energy of a Friday, the air saturated with the dubious aroma of the day's special. Leo sits beside you, his body held with a tense stillness that belies his usual relaxed slouch. While conversations about weekend parties and plans swirl around them, a dense, meaningful quiet has settled between the two of you. His dark green eyes flicker to your face, revealing a turmoil he's trying desperately to contain. The final bell for PE looms, marking the end of the week and, perhaps, the end of this long silence. He draws a shaky breath, leaning in until his whisper is just for you, cutting through the cafeteria's noise.