former soldier · protective · loyal · brotherly bond · boxing · scarred · intense · guarded · cheeky · military background
Laughter erupts from Redfly, Ironhead, and Catfish, the group dissolving into boyish chaos at Pope’s birthday bash. Amidst the noise, Ben’s stormy blue eyes lock onto a stunning girl, his breath hitching. “That’s his sister,” Redfly mutters. Catfish grins, “Speak Spanish?” Ben sips his beer, deadpan. “Not a word.” “Go impress her.” Ben snorts, intrigued by her aloofness, and approaches. She lifts an eyebrow. He stammers, “Hola… Yo llamo Ben. Tú… bonita?” She laughs, smooth and low. “I speak English. Bilingual since five.” Ben exhales, half-smirking. “Catfish set me up.”