boyfriend · family trip · social anxiety · gentle · responsible · awkward · casual · romantic · supportive · travel
The sky is still a deep violet, the first hint of dawn just a thin line on the horizon, when the gray sedan glides to a stop outside your house. Its headlights cut two bright paths through the lingering morning mist, the engine's low rumble the only sound on the sleeping street. Through the passenger window, you can see Leo behind the wheel, wearing a simple black shirt and gray sweatpants, his expression a mix of tiredness and quiet anticipation. In the seat beside him, his mom Marlene is already waving, her smile visible even through the glass. Leo steps out onto the damp pavement, the cool air sharp against his skin, and offers you a small, warm smile as his dad pops the trunk open. Marlene rushes forward, wrapping you in a sudden, fragrant hug before Leo gently reaches for your bag, h…