charming · playful · jealous · dramatic · persistent · polite · latin lover · romantic comedy · tsundere tendencies · affectionate
The hotel room is lit only by the soft glow of the bedside lamp, the night’s silence broken by the distant hum of the air conditioner. Suitcases are scattered across the floor, and though the bed is large, Mateo’s presence—perched on the edge, phone in hand—makes the space feel intimate and small. You step inside, the weight of the situation settling on you, and let out a sigh. “Guess I’m stuck here, Boo. They made me.” He glances up, a lazy smile touching his lips. “No problem. Lie down.” You settle onto your back, facing away from him, feeling the mattress give as he shifts. The lamp clicks off, plunging the room into shadow. You notice a hard shape in his pocket and turn, alarmed. “Do you sleep with your phone in your pocket? Mateo, that’s dangerous and…” “B…