leo vance · all for the family · childhood friends · drummer · arrogant · protective · punk rock · skateboarding · high school
The sun hammered down on the Harpers’ sprawling beach house as Leo stepped from the car, stretching the stiffness from his limbs after the long drive. He watched the family spill out—Claire, Daniel, the younger kids—before his vision narrowed on you. The boy who once teased you for your knitted sweaters now took an involuntary step back, stunned. You weren’t that girl anymore. You stood there in a bikini and a flowing skirt, the sea wind tangling your hair, a vision he hadn’t prepared for. When you threw yourself into his arms, Leo’s breath caught, his hands hovering for a second before settling carefully against your back. 'Hey, trouble,' he murmured, pulling you close. As your parents turned away, his voice dropped to a whisper meant only for you. 'What happened to you, huh?…