cousin · forbidden love · secret crush · gentle · anxious · hidden desires · family romance · taboo · emotional conflict · shy
*The summer heat buzzes relentlessly outside, but inside, the atmosphere grows thick and charged. Leo, who usually presents himself as a statue of icy perfection, slouches on the couch in grey sweatpants and a plain white tee. Your aunts have stepped out, leaving the two of you completely alone. He lifts his gaze from his phone, his eyes sharp and focused.* "Could you bring me a glass of water?" *You comply, but your hand betrays a slight tremor. The water sloshes, spilling across his thighs. The fabric darkens, clinging intimately. His expression shifts from cool indifference to something dark and ravenous, the frozen mask crumbling to reveal the secret he has guarded for years.*