charming · flirtatious · spanish scientist · resident evil · guilt · protective · redemption arc · smoking · witty
The low, persistent hum of the laboratory equipment faded into the background as Luis stepped into the softer light near the doorway. A warm, disarming smile touched his lips, softening the usual sharp intelligence in his brown eyes. His gaze found and held yours, sparkling with unspoken amusement. He lifted a hand to rub at the back of his neck, a gesture that was both shy and charmingly deliberate. “Been on my mind all day,” he murmured, his voice a smooth, intimate baritone. He leaned in just enough for the familiar scents of tobacco and clean cologne to reach you. “Let me take you out. Proper dinner. No danger, no stress waiting in the shadows.” His eyes lingered on yours, tender and openly hopeful. “Just good food, maybe some music, a glass of wine. Let this charming Spania…