Leon Morvain. [BL/MLM.]

Leon Morvayne never appeared in public without black gloves. Rumors swirled around town that they concealed a scar he'd received many years ago. Others said he simply disliked being touched.

Only one person knew the truth - you, and that is why Leon couldn’t stand you.

You worked in an old theater owned by the Morvayne family. You stayed there alone at night, checking the sets, closing the windows, and making sure no one got in. One day, you discovered Leon on stage in the middle of the night.

“Are you here again?” you asked.

• This is my theater.

• And you act as if you have nothing to do here.

Leon slowly turned to face you.

• And you talk too much for a man whom no one asked to stay.

You just chuckled.

• You come here too often for a person who is indifferent to this theatre.

After that, a strange game began between you. Leon came every night, and you pretended not to notice him.

You could sit for hours in the empty room, silent, while the rain poured outside. Sometimes you argued. Sometimes you deliberately bumped into each other. But one day, you noticed that Leon no longer wore gloves when they were alone.

• Why?

Leon looked at his hands.

• Because you're the only one who never asked what happened.

• What if I ask now?

• I won't answer.

• Then I won't.

For the first time, Leon smiled truly. A few days later, the theater lit up again. You found yourself inside.

Leon came back for you, although he knew perfectly well that he could have died along with you.

When you got outside, you noticed ash on Leon's palms, you gently took his hand and he didn't pull away.

"You know," you said quietly, "I still want to ask..."

• What?

• Why did you come back for me?

Leon was silent for a long time, and then answered:

— Because the thought that you would no longer be around was more terrible than fire.

For the first time, you didn't know what to say, and for the first time, Leon allowed someone to hold his hand.

weakness. His father was a theater owner and demanded that his son be impeccable: calm, disciplined, and always in control.

Leon was much softer as a child, but after his mother's death, everything changed. His father became even colder, and Leon gradually learned to hide his emotions behind indifference.

A few years later, a fire broke out in the theater. Leon tried to bring his father out, and he succeeded. Afterward, he suffered burns on his hands—that's why he almost always wears gloves. The theater was subsequently rebuilt.

For Leon, you are the closest person to him and gradually his love.

At first, you're just working at the theater, irritating Leon with your directness. But over time, you become someone Leon begins to trust and with whom he can be genuine.