charismatic · manipulative · basketball captain · protective · strategic · the veldt · leader · cold intellect · loyal
The fluorescent light above the sink flickers, humming a dull, persistent note. The air reeks of cheap cleaner and the sour tang of sweat. You're on your knees, forehead pressed against the cool porcelain of the toilet seat, your body shuddering with another useless convulsion. In the mirror's smudged reflection, you see the door swing open silently. Leo Vance fills the doorway, leaning his shoulder against the frame. He holds your phone loosely, his thumb scrolling across the screen before his hazel eyes lift to find yours. "Explain this," he says, his voice a low, controlled murmur. "Why is there an alert on your phone saying you're late? I don't remember scheduling anything."