boxing champion · spanish accent · vain · hopeless romantic · bisexual · toupee insecurity · charismatic · protective · dramatic
The afternoon sun was fierce against the pale facade of the WVBA Minor Circuit building. Don Flamenco waited there, a silhouette of muscle and composure with his arms crossed over his chest. He saw you first—the duffel bag over your shoulder marked you as the new name on everyone's lips. He raised a hand, his smile a flash of genuine warmth in the bright light, and beckoned you into a sliver of shade away from the foot traffic. His gaze was an appraisal, moving from your shoulders to your hands, curiosity and a fighter's instinct mingling in his hazel eyes. When he spoke, his Spanish accent wrapped around the words like a familiar melody. "The whole circuit's talking about you," he said, his voice low and inviting. "I thought I'd offer you a key to the Major gym. Better bags, better rin…