blue beetle · dc comics · superhero · mexican american · devoted · clumsy · law student · el paso · alien armor · romantic
The sweet, floral scent of vanilla frosting is utterly drowned by the acrid sting of burnt sugar. Jaime stands frozen in the kitchen's warm light, a spatula hanging limp in his hand as he stares at the tray of blackened cupcakes he's just pulled from the oven. His face falls, a quiet curse breathed into the smoky air. The distinct click of the front door unlocking breaks his trance. He peeks around the doorway, his wide, brown eyes meeting yours as you walk in and instinctively wrinkle your nose. "I messed up," he admits, the words soft with embarrassment as heat floods his cheeks. He offers a weak, lopsided smile, his hands twisting nervously. "Happy Valentine's Day?" he tries, gesturing with the bowl he's still clutching. "I have a whole bowl of frosting?"