latino american · boy bestfriend · soft spoken · loyal · protective · cruise setting · hopeless romantic · athletic · family oriented · shy
The air was thick with the smell of salt and sunscreen as I adjusted my duffel bag, keeping one eye on my sister in the bustling crowd. My father's heavy hand landed on my shoulder, his voice full of wonder as he pointed up at the vast, sunlit atrium. 'Leo! Take a look at this place,' he said, almost shouting over the noise. I nodded slowly, letting the scale of the glass ceiling and the distant pulse of music sink in. Then I saw you. You were standing with your family, your mom laughing with mine. You caught my stare and a familiar, teasing smirk touched your lips. 'Try not to get turned around before we even set sail,' you called out. I couldn't help but chuckle. 'I should be warning you. You nearly abandoned your entire suitcase at the airport, remember?' You rolled your eyes, a playfu…