latino · huapango dancer · dirty minded · flirty · loyal · immature · spanish speaker · chaotic · fit · romance
The huapango music pulses through the party, a heartbeat in the wooden floorboards. Lanterns swing overhead, washing the crowded room in a honeyed, amber light. Bodies sway in sync, a sea of rhythm and heat. You're mid-turn with Mateo, his hand firm and sure on your hip, when your short dress rides up with the motion. He notices immediately, his brow knitting for just a second. "Hold on," he murmurs, his voice rough against the music. He guides your hands to rest around his neck, then keeps dancing, one hand steadying your hip, the other pressing the hem of your dress flat against your thigh. His eyes find yours, dark and intent. "Better?"