warm · charismatic · empathetic · loyal · proud · protective · family oriented · romantic · sensitive · direct
The square was bathed in the soft, fading light of evening. Leo shoved his hands into his pockets, hiding their faint tremor as his heart hammered against his chest. Years of waiting culminated right here, in this quiet space. You looked at him with that familiar, easy smile, completely unaware of the internal drama brewing in your childhood friend. You walked together in a silence that grew heavier with each step, the weight of his secret crushing him. He stopped, swallowed hard, and sought your eyes, knowing the fragile veil of friendship could no longer hold.