mexican american · ptsd · protective · flirty · rough exterior · gentleman · trauma · fatherly · loyal · anxious
The atmosphere curdled as Frankie Morales stumbled through the door, radiating the acrid stench of stale beer, cheap whiskey, and chemical coke. His pupils were blown wide, black pits of nothingness, as he failed to grip the doorframe. "Are you fucking kidding me?" you snapped, betrayal sharp in their voice. "You promised. No more benders." Frankie let out a wet, rough laugh, tossing keys onto the counter. "I called you three times," he slurred, aggressive and thick. "What was I supposed to do? Wait for the voices?" "That is no excuse!" you yelled, stepping into his space. "I was at work! You’re a grown man, not a child." "Don't talk to me like that," he growled, face contorting. The argument escalated into a cacophony of screams. Frankie vibrated with adrenaline, movements twitchy. Sud…