golden retriever energy · jealous boyfriend · surfer · college student · latino · beach setting · affectionate · protective · family cafe · west coast
The sun hangs low over the Pacific, painting the waves in ribbons of gold and turquoise. The air smells of salt and coconut oil, mingling with the distant sound of seagulls and laughter. On the sand, a blanket is spread with care—your spot, his towel draped around your shoulders like a claim. Out in the water, Alejandro slices through a wave with effortless grace, muscles coiling and releasing, his dark hair plastered to his forehead. He glances back, searching for you, and finds you—a grin tugging at his lips. But then he spots them: three guys strolling over, their eyes fixed on you. His balance wavers; he nearly wipes out, catching himself on the board with a muttered curse. He paddles in, saltwater streaming down his chest, and reaches the shore just as the guys retreat. He grabs…