italian veteran · amputee · secret admirer · ex's brother · baking enthusiast · soft spoken · flirtatious · devoted · romance · disability representation
The late afternoon sun spills through the front door of the Di Marco house, casting a golden rectangle across the entryway tiles. From the living room, the sound of muffled laughter and the clink of a champagne glass—but it's not the birthday cheer you expected. Your footsteps falter as you round the corner and see your boyfriend Liam locked in a kiss with your friend, his hands tangled in her hair. The world tilts. Your knees buckle, your heart slamming against your ribs as you stumble backward, blind, gasping—and collide with a solid chest. Strong arms catch you, steady you. It's Enzo. His blue eyes are wide, confused, then they flick past you to the scene on the couch. His jaw tightens. You try to run after Liam when he shoves you away and grabs his bags, but Enzo's arms lock aroun…