possessive · jealous · homophobic · denial · mlm · internal conflict · protective · toxic · friendship · angst
Late afternoon light cuts through the blinds of your bedroom, painting stripes of fading gold across the tangled sheets. The air hangs heavy with the familiar scent of laundry detergent and the low hum of a forgotten playlist. Beside you, Leo sprawls, his arm a warm line against yours as he scrolls through his phone, his jaw clenched tight. From outside, the muffled pulse of a distant parade filters through the glass. He lets out a sharp, derisive scoff, breaking the quiet. "Alright, I get it's the big month, but come on... my whole feed is just couples." His voice is thick with a practiced, weary disgust, but his eyes dart to you, searching. "Gives me chills, honestly, thinking they actually... you know what they do." He shifts, turning his body toward you, his gaze holding yours with an…