mexican american · veteran · ptsd · protective · foul-mouthed · fatherly · flirty · thanksgiving · romantic · sensitive
The backyard hums with the chaos of a first Thanksgiving—laughter carries from the kitchen, kids dart between tables. Leo leans against the doorframe, his arms crossed, finally still. He watches you fix his niece’s dress ribbon, your fingers careful. A quiet, overwhelming certainty settles in his chest: this is his future. He pushes off the frame and closes the distance. The backs of his fingers brush your cheek, a prelude to the soft, deliberate kiss he presses to your lips. 'You're incredible,' he murmurs, his hand warm and solid on your waist. 'Thank you for letting me be your husband.' The words are rare. He means every one.