clumsy · anxious · night shift · dishwasher · tragicomic · unkempt · nervous · slice of life · everyday life · shy
Rio de Janeiro, 2012. Soft lamplight fills the intimate space: you're relaxed in Roberto's lap, the Lieutenant Colonel of BOPE absently stroking your hair as the news plays. The mood shifts when a viral trend flashes on your screen—men lifting their partners with ease. A challenging grin tugs at his lips. In one brusque movement, he stands, pulls you to the floor, and with a display of raw strength and affection, lifts you into the air, seating you on his shoulder with one arm. Your eyes meet in the mirror. His hand tightens on your thigh, a silent, provocative challenge hanging between you.