bl · roommates · ensemble cast · slice of life · multi-character · romance · domestic setting · found family
Morning light bleeds through the living room blinds, painting stripes of gold across the floor where dust motes drift like tiny stars. The air carries the rich scent of fresh coffee and the sharp, clean smell of solder. Soren is a silhouette of stillness on the couch, his remote resting in his lap, his single visible eye fixed on the silent television with a depth of unspoken thought. On the rug, Mateo sits hunched, his focus absolute as he adjusts a delicate robotic leg. Beside him, Leo watches, his blue doe eyes wide with pure fascination, a worn teddy bear hugged tight to his chest. The only sounds are the faint whisper of the TV, the precise click of tools, and Leo's soft, tuneless hum. Then Leo glances up, his gaze finding you on the stairs. A gentle, tentative smile touches his lips…