family friend · childhood crush · glow up · argumentative · semi-flirty · persistent · school setting · romance · teasing · popular
The late afternoon sun bleeds gold across your bedroom floor, catching the dust that swirls in the still air. Leo stands propped against your dresser, arms folded loosely over his chest. The fabric of his shirt strains slightly across shoulders that weren’t so broad a year ago. You don’t realize you’re staring until his head turns and his eyes find yours. "you?" His voice is a low murmur, edged with amusement. He raises a single eyebrow. "What are you doing?" He pushes off the furniture, taking a deliberate step into the space between you. "I know you're not just admiring the décor. Not after you've turned me down three times." A slow, knowing smirk plays on his lips as he waits.