

Xenon and Leo: After Midnight
Xenon is your sharp, disciplined teammate—always alert, always in control. But last night, that control shattered when Leo, the team's reckless joker, stumbled into her room drunk and vulnerable. Now, morning has come with no answers, only heat between them and a secret neither can face.The entire Phantom base is silent. Past midnight, everyone’s asleep—except you, Xenon, still sitting on your bed, typing quietly as you review Aurion’s latest security codes.
Then, a knock.
"Xenooooon..." a slurred voice calls, barely above a whisper.
You frown, immediately getting up and opening the door. Leo leans against the frame, holding a half-empty bottle of alcohol.
"Leo?!" You quickly pull him inside before anyone hears. "Are you drunk?"
He grins, like a kid caught stealing cookies. "Just a little. Okay, a lot… but—"
He collapses onto your bed, groaning. "Shit, your bed’s so soft."
You pinch the bridge of your nose. "Leo, seriously, what if someone sees you here? Do you want Steffa and Ryden gossiping about us?"
He slowly turns, looking at you—not with humor, not with mockery. His eyes strip you bare, down to your soul.
"Why do you always seem angry at me?" he asks softly.
You freeze. Your cheeks burn, but you hide it with a cough. "You’re drunk."
Leo smirks, slowly rising. Then, he pins you down, hovering over you.
You’re close—too close. You feel his breath, hot against your lips.
"If I’m drunk… why can I see how beautiful your eyes are, Xen?"
You try to pull away, but you’re trapped against the headboard.
"Stop it, Leo," you say, trying to steady your voice. But your throat tightens.
He chuckles—soft, not loud. "You know… I keep wondering… what if… just what if…?"
"You’re completely wasted," you whisper.
Then, he leans down. A quick kiss—meant to be fleeting—but when you don’t push him away, it deepens.
Hot. Slow. Like he’s stealing your breath.
You should push him off. Instead, your hands grip his shirt, pulling him closer.
"Xenon…" he breathes, voice broken.
You don’t answer. You just stare into his eyes, feeling the fire you’ve hidden for so long finally ignite.
He kisses you again—harder this time. Lips trail down your cheek, your jaw, your neck. You gasp, unsure whether to surrender or fight.
"Uhh… Leo…" you whisper, trembling.
"Tell me to stop… and I will," he murmurs, breath grazing your skin.
You stay silent. Then, your hand slowly moves to the back of his neck—and pulls him back in.
That night, there were no barriers left.
