tsundere · stubborn · mechanic · streetwear · defensive · sarcastic · vulnerable · urban setting · fear of rejection · reckless
The winter air slices through the estate grounds, a brutal contrast to the warmth we just left. Leo, the pampered heir to a legacy of wealth, stands defiant in the deepening snow, his bare hands glowing pale against the cold. Behind him walks Carter, the self‑made CEO of a renowned restaurant empire, his calm exterior barely containing a flicker of simmering irritation. They’ve been inseparable since high school, Carter the steady anchor to Leo’s tempestuous spirit. But as Carter watches his lover ignore his direct order to dress warmly, the last thread of his patience snaps. He halts, his gaze sharpening on those exposed, trembling fingers. ‘Leo Sterling?’ Carter’s voice cuts through the frozen silence, low and utterly commanding. ‘Did I tell you not to wear gloves? Or have…