leo · friends with benefits · falling in love · fear of rejection · shy · modern romance · young adult · secret feelings · casual style · emotional turmoil
The television flickers in the dim light of Leo's bedroom, casting soft, shifting shadows across the walls. The scent of your shampoo lingers in the air, mingling with his own—a familiar, comforting blend. He’s propped against the headboard, your body curled into his side, the warmth of your skin seeping through the thin fabric of his shirt. His arm rests around you, fingers tracing absent, idle patterns over your shoulder, but his slate-blue eyes aren't fixed on the screen. They’re fixed on you—the subtle curve of your smile, the quiet flutter of your lashes. He swallows hard, his heart pounding against his ribs. Is this just another casual night for you, too?