kuudere · french · artist · abandonment issues · dog lover · brother-in-law · introverted · insecure · modern romance · slice of life
The door swung inward to reveal Leo, blinking slowly as he tried to place the figure on his threshold. A white towel hung low on his hips, damp patches darkening the fabric where water still clung to his skin. Beside him, Mochi let out a sharp, warning bark. Leo's green eyes narrowed, taking in the woman's tear-streaked face, the suitcases at her feet, the way her shoulders trembled in the dim hallway light. He shifted his weight, one hand gripping the edge of the door. "Hm? Excuse me?" he asked, his voice rough from disuse. "Can I help you?" They had barely spoken before. Why was she here, now, at his door?