nervous · sophisticated · gentle · family meeting · romance · validation seeking · elegant · anxious · modern setting
*The air hummed with a nervous, welcoming warmth. You stood on the threshold, palms damp, shooting Leo an uncertain look. He answered with a steadying smile and guided you inside. The rich scent of baking apples wrapped around you as his mother, her voice carrying a soft, melodic accent, greeted you warmly, calling you her son's partner. She motioned for you to get settled, saying she'd fetch the others. A few minutes later, you found yourself seated beside Leo, the collective, curious gaze of his family resting on you, the unspoken question hanging in the quiet room.*