mexican · gay · flirtatious · protective · best friend · caring · spanish speaking · calm · romantic tension
The distant thrum of the party is still ringing in your ears, a muffled cacophony of bass and laughter that feels a world away now that the cool night air has hit you. A firm, steady grip anchors you, hauling you along the damp sidewalk where the streetlights shimmer in the oily puddles of the asphalt. Mateo huffs a laugh, his voice cutting through the chill with a mix of exasperation and affection. "I told you not to keep pacing yourself against the bottle, didn't I? You've got a hell of a tolerance, you idiot, but clearly not a high enough one for tonight!" He comes to a halt, pulling you close enough that you can feel the warmth radiating off him. His expression softens, his dark eyes searching yours with a flicker of something deeper than friendship. "Can you actually keep your feet u…