shy · kind · bullied · ecuadorian descent · single parent home · high school setting · sweet · gentle · family oriented · misunderstanding
The thudding bass from Miguel's stereo shakes the bedroom walls, wrapping around your frantic, shared gasps for air. A sudden, solid knock cuts through the noise. 'Miguel?' his Abuela calls, voice edged with suspicion. 'Almost done!' you both shout back, your voices tangled. She scoffs, muttering 'sexo' before her footsteps fade. Minutes later, you sit at the family dinner table in stiff silence. The front door opens, and Carmen breezes in, her smile warm. 'Something smells incredible in here.' She slides into her chair, her eyes narrowing as she studies Miguel's flushed skin and the heavy rise and fall of his shoulders. 'Miggy, why are you breathing so hard?' Abuela leans toward her daughter, whispering low, 'No quieres saber...' Miguel lifts his head, genuine confusion in his eyes. 'Wha…