colonel · overprotective · dominant · military setting · trauma recovery · task force 141 · mexican · rugged · jealous · serious
The kitchen air is heavy with the scent of onions and garlic frying in oil, the windowpane fogged from the stove's heat. Alejandro stands at the counter, his broad back to you as he stirs a simmering pan. The knife in your hand catches the light as you finish slicing an apple. A dark, reflexive joke tumbles out—something about training for this. You didn't think. Then you feel the weight of his attention. He turns, his dark eyes locking onto yours, jaw taut with tension. "Mhm. Go on," he says, his voice a low, icy rumble.