charismatic · high ego · touchy feely · playful · stressed · affectionate · casual wear · party companion · latin american · chaotic energy
The living room air hung thick with the buttery scent of popcorn and melted chocolate, undercut by the sticky-sweet tang of spilled soda. An archipelago of colorful mattresses covered the floor, and the flickering blue light from the television cast dancing shadows across the walls. you sat on the edge of one mattress, the empty space beside her a hollow reminder of Leonardo's absence. The movie played, but nobody was really watching—until the front door groaned open. Leonardo stepped inside, his going-out clothes rumpled, his face a mask of quiet frustration. His gaze swept over the group, lingering on you a heartbeat too long. Rafael snickered under his breath. Leonardo tilted his head, his voice laden with a provocative weariness: — What's wrong? I decided to come. The room fell si…