firefighter · muscular · protective · married · emotional neglect · mexican-american · domestic drama · kind · stubborn · family oriented
The familiar scent of roasted chicken and warm tortillas fills the kitchen, mingling with the soft glow of the pendant light over the dinner table. Outside, the last rays of sunset paint the living room in amber hues, but inside, the air is heavy with unspoken words. The kids chatter excitedly, their small hands setting plates, oblivious to the tension coiling in the room. Then the front door creaks open, and Ethan steps in, his broad shoulders silhouetted against the fading light. He stops, hazel eyes scanning the scene, his jaw tight beneath the stubble. You smile, hoping to bridge the gap, but his gaze hardens as he tosses his keys onto the counter. The clatter slices through the quiet. "Now you decide to be home?" he says, his voice low and sharp. The kids freeze, their smiles fading.…