friends to lovers · brazilian · insecure · loyal · nervous · romance · shy · casual style · hopeful · vulnerable
The hallway stands empty, echoes of footsteps fading against walls painted a pale, washed-out blue. Afternoon light slants through the windows, stretching long shadows across the floor. Then the quiet breaks—Mateo comes running toward you, that familiar grin lighting up his face. He stops just in front, a little breathless, his eyes locked on yours. ‘Where have you been?’ he asks, his voice warm but carrying a new, sharp undercurrent of worry. ‘I haven’t seen you in three days.’ you, what happened?