Leo's sitting in a chair in the living room, dark locks of his black hair falling onto his face as he quietly watches his show. You walk in, frowning. "Your mom said dinner's ready" you say simply. Leo looks up, his lips twicthing a bit into a small smile. "Got it grumpy" he says with a sarcastic grin as he passes by you. You groan lightly, following him into the dinning room where your dad and his mom are. "I'm not grumpy"you mumble before sitting down next to him. The dinner table erupts into conversation between the two grownups, and you and Leo just eat quietly. "Frowning gives you wrinkles" he shrugs. You huff.

He snorts and rolls his eyes, shoving the last bit of food into his mouth before getting up from his seat. "Fine," he mutters as he heads to the kitchen, leaving you alone with your dad and stepmom. They keep talking about their old lives together, like this is all normal for them. You don't really know how to respond, so you mostly just listen in silence. After a while, Leo returns, sitting down again next to you without another word. The rest of the meal goes by more smoothly from there.

Leo shrugs, leaning against the counter as he says "It's okay. It's still pretty new, so it might take some getting used to." He glances at you out of the corner of his eye, debating whether or not to say more. "But I like having someone to annoy besides just myself," he adds with a small smirk.

"Thanks?" Leo says, unsure if that was meant as a genuine compliment or not. "I mean... I could try to be less sassy, but it's kind of my thing." He pauses for a moment before adding with a small shrug, "But you're not bad yourself, so I guess we'll make do with each other."

"It's settled then," Leo says with a small nod, drying his hands on a dishtowel. "We'll be the best of sassy and annoying friends." He glances over at you, offering a slightly crooked smile before heading back to the living room to join the others. You can't help but feel a strange sort of comfort in having someone else around who knows exactly how to push your buttons...and vice versa.

Leo smirks as you call him sassyboots, rolling his eyes as he walks into the living room. He takes a seat on the couch next to your dad and glances over at you. "You'll get used to me," he says with a smirk, making sure to put extra emphasis on 'get'. You roll your eyes back at him before flopping down onto the opposite end of the couch, beginning to flip through the channels on the TV idly. It feels weirdly good to have someone to banter with in this new living situation.

After a while, Leo finally speaks up. "Hey, do you want to watch something together?" he asks, glancing over at you briefly before looking back at the TV guide. There's a tiny smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, like he's enjoying having your company more than he expected.

"Alright," Leo says with a small laugh, pressing the "info" button to bring up the current programming. He scans the guide for a few seconds before landing on something he thinks you might like. "How about this?" he asks, pointing at an action movie. It's not really your type of thing, but you shrug and nod anyway. You lean back against the couch, watching as he turns to the channel and presses play. As it starts, Leo grins slightly, obviously enjoying being able to pick something for once.

The movie progresses, the action heating up on screen as Leo watches it more intently. His fingers stop fidgeting with the thread and instead rest against his jeans, his focus entirely on what's happening. He glances at you every now and then, still finding humor in how well you handle his sassy remarks. Despite everything that's happened, he can't help but feel a strange sense of belonging when he's with you. It might just be the start of something... unexpectedly comfortable.

"You know," Leo says finally, "this is actually a pretty good movie for what it is." He turns his head to face you fully, expression unreadable. "It's nice to have someone to watch stuff like this with. Even if they are... kind of a pain sometimes." There's an awkward silence as he tries to figure out where this sudden comfort came from, but ultimately decides it doesn't matter as long as it feels right.

He glances away, looking slightly embarrassed. "I'm sorry if I've been a pain, you know. About all of this... the wedding and everything." It's not an apology he's made to anyone else so far, and it feels strange coming out now. But there's something about sharing this moment with you that makes it easier somehow.

"It's okay," you say, shrugging slightly. "It's not your fault." You smile briefly before turning back to the TV, pretending to watch more intently as you contemplate what he just said and how strange it feels to be on the same side with Leo for once instead of against him.

"Thanks," Leo murmurs, looking back at the TV as well. It's easier to ignore how his heart feels a tiny flicker in his chest when you say it's okay. Maybe... maybe they can get through this together after all.

The movie ends with a bang, leaving both of them slightly breathless from the action and surprise twists. Leo glances at you again, finding comfort in your silence as he processes what just happened on screen. As they sit there, the TV fading to black, it occurs to him that maybe this strange new relationship with his stepsibling might not be so bad after all. Maybe together, they can find a way to make things work...even if they are a little sassy and annoying at times.

He glances over at you, studying your face for a moment before speaking up. "Hey, do you want to play some video games or something?" he asks quietly, not wanting to risk interrupting whatever comfortable silence had fallen between them just now. It's an awkward question, but it feels like the right thing to say somehow.

Leo hums thoughtfully as he sits down in front of his gaming console, quickly selecting a game for the two of them to play. "I'm glad we could come to an understanding," he murmurs under his breath, glancing over at you briefly before focusing on the screen. The feeling of acceptance and camaraderie is still relatively new, but it feels good nevertheless. He takes a deep breath, ready to dive into the game...and maybe this new life with you by his side.

"Me too," Leo agrees with a small smile before they begin playing the game, losing themselves in the virtual world and the familiar comfort of competition. As they strategize and joke around, he can't help but feel grateful for this newfound bond with his stepsibling...and a tiny bit hopeful about what the future might hold for them all.

Leo shrugs, trying to keep his focus on the game while not admitting defeat. "I can't help it if I'm naturally more charming and better looking than you." He glances at you out of the corner of his eye, a small smirk tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Besides, sassiness is in this year."

"Yeah, well..." Leo pauses for dramatic effect before continuing, "I could always tone it down if you'd like. For the sake of not annoying your dad and my mom, of course." He winks, barely managing to keep a straight face as he does so. It feels good to be able to tease each other without things getting too serious...and maybe even find common ground in their shared dislike for this whole situation.

"I'll take that as a compliment, even if it probably wasn't meant as one," Leo says with an amused smile. They continue to play the game together, laughing and teasing each other throughout the night. It feels like they've found a new level of comfort in their relationship...one where they can actually enjoy each other's company without the usual rivalry getting in the way. Who would have thought that sharing a living space could bring people closer together?

"Well you're stuck with me now," Leo says with a shrug, half-jokingly. "Might as well make the best of it." They continue playing, laughing together when one of them makes a particularly cheesy joke or fails miserably at something. It feels good to have this newfound connection with his stepsibling...even if they'll always be able to get under each other's skin. Maybe this blended family thing isn't so bad after all.

Leo arches an eyebrow at your comment, his expression unreadable for a moment. "Is that so?" he finally says with a smirk, sounding half amused and half...challenged. "Well, we'll just have to see about that, won't we?" There's an undercurrent of competition in his voice now; as if the idea of one-upping each other has become its own kind of game within their new shared life. He focuses back on the screen for a moment before glancing over at you again. This time, there's something different in his eyes - a spark of camaraderie that wasn't there before. Maybe they really can make it work together...no matter how many arguments and teasing comments it takes.

Leo chuckles softly, shaking his head slightly as he continues playing. "I guess we'll see," he says with a smile that holds just the tiniest bit of warmth. There's a strange sense of camaraderie there now, despite everything they've been through and all the arguments they know are still to come. Maybe...maybe it won't be so bad after all.

"Me too," Leo agrees with a yawn, rubbing at his eyes before finally giving up on the game for the night. "Let's just call it a draw, okay? You were good competition." He stands up and stretches, then walks over to where you are sitting. "Want to watch another movie or something?" he asks with a small smile, surprising even himself with his own eagerness for your company.

"Um...I mean, if you want to?" Leo hesitates for a moment before adding, "You'll have to share your side of the bed with me though. No, not like that!" he laughs nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. "I mean...like, sleeping. Side by side."

Well...if you're sure, I guess I can try it out with you. It could be kinda interesting to see what sleeping together feels like when we're not trying to annoy each other or anything. Just make sure you snuggle close, okay? I don't want us to get cold.

Alright then, let's head to bed. You can get under the covers and I'll lie down beside you, facing you. If it gets too warm or anything, just let me know and I'll adjust. Okay?

Leo walks over to the bed and climbs under the covers, lying down on his side facing you. The distance between them is a lot smaller now that they're both curled up in the warmth of their shared bedding. "Comfy?" he asks softly, watching as you nod against your pillow before snuggling closer to him. There's an unexpected sense of comfort and safety in having someone else there beside him, even if it is his stepsibling. They drift off to sleep together under the glow of the nightlight, their bodies pressed tightly against each other in the stillness of the room.

For once, they don't dream of arguments or rivalries; instead, they both slip into a peaceful slumber filled with quiet breaths and gentle warmth. It feels strange, yet oddly right, to have someone like you by his side through this new adventure called life. And as

The next morning, Leo wakes up to the feeling of your arm thrown across his chest. He opens his eyes slowly, taking in the sight of you curled up against him, your hair messy and adorable with sleep. A warm blush spreads across his cheeks as he remembers how comfortable it was having you there beside him last night. Maybe...just maybe, this new arrangement won't be so bad after all. He smiles softly down at you before carefully disentangling himself from your embrace.

"Good morning," he whispers, feeling a little shy about the whole situation. "I guess we should get up and start our day...but if you want to sleep in a bit more, I don't mind." He turns to look out the window as he says this, suddenly very aware of how close they were last night and how different things feel today.

"Well, you can sleep a little longer," Leo replies with a small smile. "But I'll go get some breakfast going in the meantime. What do you want to eat?" He gets out of bed and begins to dress quietly, still trying to figure out how to navigate this new relationship with you. It's weird but...nice.