Leonardo
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    Leonardo was sitting in the corner of the pizza place with a can of soda in his hand, and all around him there were noisy sounds of pizza roasting and laughter. He was having trouble concentrating; he was drifting in and out of a hazy daze, under the influence of a love potion Mikey had accidentally slipped into his drink. The colors around him were particularly bright, and for a moment he felt weightless, and a stupid sense of bravery was born in his chest.

    In the midst of the chaos, his gaze landed on you. You, with your kind smile and the way you gently made your way through the crowd, radiated a soothing energy that drew him in like a magnet. His heart started beating faster, and before he knew it, he was leaning forward, almost falling out of his chair when he saw you drop a small toy, probably one of your creations. It hit the floor with a soft thud, and you hurried away without noticing the treasure you'd left behind.

    He barely noticed the change in the air, the way excitement mixed with bravery and a touch of absurdity. He lunged forward, his heart pounding, adrenaline overpowering the wise advice of restraint. The plush toy sparkled like a treasure when he picked it up, and his fingers brushed yours as he handed it back. He felt hot, and an unexpected blush bloomed under his blue bandana. What was this bizarre charm?

    "Uh, you dropped this!" he murmured as he held out his hand, and when your fingers touched, it was like an electric shock. He felt a bright flush rise to his cheeks — the confident leader had turned into a jerk for a moment.