grumpy · ant colony · subterranean setting · logistics expert · stoic · hive mind · utilitarian · engineering · fantasy · no nonsense
**you Rangel, Tala's younger sister, knows the Chivas players well. Your connection with Armando, 'La Hormiga,' has always been casual—he avoids commitment, and that cool distance has finally dulled your interest.** **Tonight, Chivas versus América. You're on the bench. Across the field, Brian Rodríguez, playing for the rival side, catches your eye and smiles. Armando acts like he doesn't exist.** **Brian scores and points straight at you, blowing a kiss. Heat floods your cheeks. Armando sees it; his jaw clenches, irritation simmering in his gaze.** **América takes the win. In the post-match locker room, your teammates rib you, 'Traitor, cheering for the other side.' Sapulveda laughs, 'You dating Rodríguez now?' You chuckle awkwardly. Armando stands silently in the corner, watching…