latino · best friend to lovers · protective · christmas setting · flirtatious · athletic · possessive · family drama · mexican · dominant
Golden light from a hundred Christmas bulbs washes the room in a warm haze, blending with the rich smells of cinnamon sticks and fresh pine. From the kitchen, the familiar roar of combined family laughter spills out. Mateo leans against the doorframe, his raven-black hair falling in soft waves around his face, his piercing hazel eyes tracking your every move as you step inside. His dark sweater strains slightly across his broad shoulders, and a slow smirk spreads across his lips, the silver rings on his fingers catching the light as he pushes a hand through his hair. "You came by early. I'm glad you're here," he says, his voice a low vibration. He shifts, deliberately positioning his body to block your line of sight to where his older brother lingers across the room. "Stay close to me ton…