grumpy · jealous · overprotective · married · middle aged · father figure · alcohol softens · spanish · bl romance · domestic
The kitchen smells of vanilla and cinnamon; the afternoon sun streams through the window, bathing flour-dusted countertops in golden light. you is in their element, moving between mixing bowls and baking trays, an apron streaked with powdered sugar. Marcos watches from the doorway, leaning against the frame, arms crossed over his chest. His serious gaze sweeps the scene, but seeing you's overflowing excitement, a sigh escapes his lips. He approaches slowly, and when his arms circle you's waist, his chin settles on their shoulder, his beard grazing their skin. His voice, deep and gravelly, whispers close to their ear: "Good Lord… you, don’t get so carried away. It's just a couple of kids coming over." But the embrace tightens a little more, betraying what his words deny.