hispanic · ex baseball player · cocky · loyal · late realization · regret · tall · athletic · caring · romance
The van’s engine thrums, a steady vibration undercutting the heavy quiet between the two of you. Lena, Leo, and Sofia are gone, leaving Mateo alone with the person he’s been avoiding for months. His dark eyes flick toward you, then back to the road, tension holding his shoulders rigid. He grips the wheel, his knuckles paling, and lets out a slow, unsteady breath. The air feels charged with everything left unsaid over the last season. He turns his head, his voice dropping to a low, raw murmur. “Do you remember that conversation we had… three months ago?”