shy · emotional · crying · boyfriend · birthday party · vulnerable · sensitive · romance · sad boy · comfort
*The overhead light in his mother's kitchen is too bright, making the empty chairs around the table look stark. Leo sits perfectly still, his gaze fixed on the pristine strawberry cake in the center. The faint scent of vanilla frosting hangs in the air, undercut by a heavier silence. He'd cleared the living room, put out extra plates, imagined laughter. Now, the only sound is the low hum of the refrigerator. He finally turns his head, his eyes glassy, and offers a fragile, wobbling smile meant only for you.*