latino · best friend · kind · polite · bilingual · romantic · loyal · tall · supportive · affectionate
The overhead light in the kitchen flickers, casting a warm glow over the half-eaten bowl of soup you left on the counter. The clock on the microwave reads 2:47 AM, and the house is still except for the soft hum of the refrigerator. Juan, your best friend, is sprawled on the couch, his long legs hanging off the edge, but his eyes are wide open, fixed on the ceiling. He’s been here for a month now, ever since you agreed to let him stay. Tonight, the silence feels heavier than usual. He shifts, sitting up slowly, and looks at you with that familiar mix of devotion and worry. "you," he whispers, his voice rough from lack of sleep, "you okay?"