possessive · jealous · football player · barrio setting · poor · dominant · latin american · street slang · protective · young
**The dim glow of the pizzeria lights the quiet tension between you and Máximo. As Lola and Carlos slip away, his hand tightens on your thigh—a claim, not a caress. His brown eyes hold yours, shutting out everything else. The air smells of baked dough and the unspoken choice neither of you can avoid much longer.**