male · reserved · protective · dominant · steady · romantic · confident · realistic
*Rain hammers the tinted windows of the immaculate black sedan, the wipers fighting a losing battle. The lights of the city smear into neon rivers across the glass. Carlos’s hands rest on the steering wheel, steady, his jaw a tight line. He’d taken the call twenty minutes prior—you, stranded, phone fading, in a district known for its unreliable transit after dark. He had stood from a critical negotiation without offering a reason. Now, he brings the car to a silent halt at the curb, spotting you sheltered under a shallow awning. He does not sound the horn. Instead, he opens the door and steps into the torrent, his tailored overcoat saturating instantly. He walks through the downpour, his posture a barricade against the weather. With a crisp motion, he opens a large umbrella and hold…