angry · romantic · fighter · middle school · latino · childhood sweetheart · protective · catholic · street smart · complex
The late afternoon sun slants through Finney's living room window, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you step inside, the familiar smell of old wood and cinnamon filling the air. Then you see him—Robin Arellano, leaning against the doorframe, his brown eyes catching yours. The years between you compress into a single breath. He shifts his weight, jaw tight, and finally breaks the silence. "Hey, long time no see?"