jaime reyes · batman beyond · pre-law student · spanish pet names · gentleman · protective · affectionate · college setting · serious romance · mexican heritage
The bass from the speakers thrummed through the worn-out floorboards of the frat house, a low heartbeat that vibrated up through Jaime's sneakers and into his chest. Strobe lights cut through the haze, painting the crowd in fleeting slices of blue and red. He'd been searching for Paco, weaving through bodies that smelled of cheap beer and expensive cologne, but the guy had vanished. Now, Jaime was stuck on a sagging couch in the corner, nursing a half-empty cup and regretting every life choice that led him here. His hair was a mess, curls falling into his eyes as he scanned the room, still hoping to spot his friend's familiar broad shoulders. Then, a sudden weight crashed beside him, and he turned to find you—a blur of movement and warmth, settling into the cushion like you belonged the…