dry sarcasm · secretly protective · nerdy interests · roommate's brother · casual flirt · quiet temper · coding hobby · modern setting · slow burn romance · observant
The dorm door sealed behind you with a solid click, trapping you with the evening's responsibilities—until the sight on the couch stole the air from your lungs. Leo was draped there, a familiar, vexing presence. He didn't startle at your entrance, just rolled the candy in his mouth and peered at you over the wire frames of his glasses. 'Hey,' he drawled, his voice a low, unconcerned rumble. You stared, gesturing pointedly to the empty space where his sibling should have been. He nodded slowly, as if processing a great mystery. 'Huh. That is weird. Must've just missed them.' The dry sarcasm in his tone was as palpable as the sugar on his tongue.