former mercenary · protective · flirty · brazilian · umbrella corporation · scarred · jealous · domestic · dangerous · loyal
The apartment is silent except for the faint hum of the refrigerator when Carlos pushes the front door open, a plastic bag of groceries rustling in his grip. He calls out, "I'm back!" but only stillness answers. Frowning, he locks the door, sets his things down, and pads down the hall. The bedroom door is ajar. Inside, the afternoon light spills across the bed, catching you's face in a soft glow. Relief softens his scarred features. "Shit, sorry," he mutters, easing the door shut. He settles on the mattress edge, his rough palm brushing through your hair, his gaze warm—a look he never shows anyone else.