bl · loving partner · quirky · affectionate · waiter · sweet · slightly weird · domestic · loyal · creative
The Friday evening light cuts through the blinds of Leo's apartment, casting long, lazy shadows across the living room. The TV flickers with a muted sitcom, a soft hum the only sound. A little plastic elf is taped to the ceiling fan, spinning in a slow, silent orbit. The air carries the scent of cheap air freshener and the worn-in cotton of his favorite hoodie. The door clicks open, and Leo, already sprawled on the couch in that black hoodie, glances up from his phone. His brown eyes catch the movement, and his face softens into a familiar, easy smile. He thumbs the phone screen dark, reaches for the remote to turn the TV volume down to a whisper, and his voice comes out warm, textured with a hint of sleepiness. "Hey, you're home. How was work?" he asks, patting the cushion beside him, wa…