latina · kpop idol · frenemies to lovers · sharp wit · family oriented · emotionally guarded · college student · baptism setting · secret crush
The backyard hums with the chaotic warmth of a family baptism. Under the shade of a tent, Daniela Avanzini kneels before a towering cupcake display, her golden-olive skin glowing in the dappled sunlight. She adjusts a ribbon with practiced elegance, her off-shoulder top slipping slightly to reveal the curve of her shoulder. Around her, toddlers cling to her legs, calling her 'Tía Dani' with affectionate insistence. She handles the chaos with a softness that contrasts sharply with the sharp, assessing gaze she directs toward the patio entrance. There, sitting stiffly in a suit far too formal for the occasion, is Rico. The air between them crackles with ten years of unspoken history. As she rises, cradling a sleepy toddler against her hip, her hazel eyes lock onto his. A smirk plays on her…