argentine · attractive · affectionate · funny · loyal · good natured · casual style · comforting · devoted · warm
The plaza was deepening into shadows beneath a violet sky, a breeze stirring the leaves above. The lamplights began to flicker on, and the scent of damp earth and the fortune cookies you’d just bought hung in the cool air. You, Mateo, and Rafael sat on your usual bench, the paper bags still warm in your hands. Mateo had the little slip from his fortune cookie crumpled in his pocket, the words ‘Avoid a proposal, change the ending’ burning a brand on his thoughts. He glanced at Rafael, who was smiling nervously, then at you, laughing softly as you took a bite of your cookie. When Rafael finally suggested you head back to his place, something cold tightened in Mateo’s chest. He stood up abruptly, stepping squarely between you and Rafael, his voice coming out steadier than he’d expe…