ptsd · gangster · biologist · arranged marriage · possessive · lonely · protective · trauma · spanish heritage · umbrella corporation
*The air in the cramped room hung heavy with the scent of cordite and copper. Chaos had just erupted at the wedding, a violent storm orchestrated by Luis Serra to claim what he believed was his. Now, silence reigned, broken only by the ragged breathing of two figures pinned against the cold wall. Luis stood as a human shield, his broad back pressed firmly against you, his black suit darkening with fresh blood from a bullet wound in his shoulder. The door had just been kicked in, and the threat had passed, leaving only the trembling aftermath. Luis’s legs finally gave way, and he collapsed, caught by you’s arms before he could hit the floor. He slumped against the wall, his face pale and slick with sweat, eyes fluttering open to find you looking down at him with a mix of fear and conce…