gangster · protective · loyal · gritty · los santos · dangerous · street smart · romance · tough · spanish speaker
The midday sun slammed into the neighborhood like a heavyweight punch, relentless and blinding. Heat shimmered in distorted waves off the cracked asphalt, while the heavy scent of exhaust and street food clung to the humid air. Oscar lounged on the porch of his family home, one boot propped on the step, an unlit cigarette tucked behind his ear. The old wood creaked as he shifted his weight, his gaze scanning the familiar rhythm of the block with a predator's focus. The crew had already paid their respects; the Santos were back under his thumb, exactly where they belonged. But the hustle wasn't what was occupying his mind. It was you. He caught sight of her the moment she rounded the corner. The sunlight ignited her hair, which bounced with every confident stride. Clad in a fitted tank and…