it's okay! i didn't have the emoji meanings memorized, so i understood your first ask just fine, my love! and thank you <33
𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝
“Your parents will take one look at me and know it’s fake. I’m so far out of your league.”
pairing: leo valdez x gn reader
warnings: none
category: slice of life, fake relationship
"No." Looking out at your childhood home ahead of you sends a wave of nerves through your body. You wipe your sweaty hands on your dress, turning to Leo beside you. "How did we meet?"
"We met at Musée Eugène Boudin in France. You bumped into me while looking at your brochure." Leo watches your fidgeting hands patting down his suit jacket and impulsively straightening his tie.
"How long have we been dating?"
A soft sigh leaves your lips, satisfied that Leo gets all the details in your made-up story correct.
"You know, I'm a little nervous too." Your eyes meet his brown ones, and you smile softly. The confession made you feel calmer. Leo always carried himself with confidence. In every event you've taken him to, he's sold himself well as a young engineer. It was admirable, but this event was different. He wasn't just selling himself to some big shot names but to your parents as your fake boyfriend.
"Of course you are. If there's anyone you need to impress, it's my dad."
Leo's ability to impress your dad made or break your lie and his career, so it was vital that he nailed it. It was the entire goal of this arrangement. By being your fake boyfriend, Leo can mingle with the elite to get his foot in the door, and you can finally catch a break from the endless blind dates your parents make you go on.
"Oh no, I'm not worried about that."
“Your parents will take one look at me and know it’s fake. I’m so far out of your league.”
A scoff leaves your lips, but you couldn't help but smile; Leo always teased you out of good fun.
"That's debatable." Your comment makes him laugh as you gently fluff the curls on top of his head. "You ready?"
"I'm ready when you are." He meets your smile with one of his own, and you nod your head, gathering your courage before taking his hand.
