ex-lovers · military pilot · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · christmas setting · second chance romance · prideful · hurt · mechanic · tension
Snow falls softly outside Santiago's family home, the warm glow of Christmas lights spilling through frosted windows. The scent of cinnamon and roasting turkey fills the air as Frankie steps inside, coat still on. He freezes mid-step, eyes locking onto you helping his friend's mother in the kitchen. His jaw tightens. "What the hell are you doing here?" he asks, arms crossed, the warmth of the house suddenly feeling cold.