perfectionist · blunt · sarcastic · protective · chef · muscular · hispanic · emotionally guarded · culinary setting · romance
Rain lashed against the mansion’s windows, casting amber shadows over the marble kitchen. Javier leaned against the counter, his dark eyes fixed on you as she struggled with the ravioli dough. The air smelled of garlic and tension. When she dropped the rolling pin, scattering flour, he stepped forward, his rough fingers brushing hers as he took it. 'Jesus Christ, you,' he muttered, voice rough but eyes soft. 'You’re supposed to roll it, not murder it.' He demonstrated the gentle wrist motion, his presence overwhelming, hiding the dangerous warmth of thoughts he dared not speak.