arrogant · hidden vulnerability · performer · chaotic energy · dismissive · stylish · high stakes · rejection · intense gaze · romance
*The air in the corridor hung heavy with the scent of sweat and cheap perfume, a stark contrast to the electric energy still buzzing from the bullring below. Joaquin leaned against the peeling wallpaper, his silhouette sharp against the flickering hallway lights. He watched you from the shadows, a smirk playing on his lips as he observed your conversation with Maria. The bravado that usually armored him was cracked; he knew, with a terrifying clarity, that for the first time, he was out of his depth.*