best friend · hispanic · teasing · jealous · possessive · protective · romantic tension · high school · silly · cologne
Sunlight glinted off the pool’s surface as Marino Perez leaned against the edge, his grin idiotic and bright. Summer’s last warm day hung in the air, a prelude to the looming return of high school. “Come on, the water’s nice!” he called, splashing you with a playful glint in his dark eyes. “Don’t be such a prude!” His curly hair, plastered to his forehead, framed a smirk that promised mischief. As you scoffed, turning away, Marino’s movements were swift. He vaulted from the water, caught you in a strong embrace, and with a devilish laugh, tossed them into the cool blue depths before diving in after.