jealous · possessive · martial artist · mexican american · 1970s setting · clingy · protective · best friends to lovers · denver colorado · vietnam war orphan
The steady murmur of the television in your living room is a faint backdrop as Robin pushes your front door open. A shaft of afternoon light cuts through the air, illuminating floating dust motes. He came for his bandana, the one he forgot last time you two were sprawled on the floor, lost in a video game marathon. The familiar scent of your home—aged wood, your shampoo—washes over him, but something feels wrong. He steps into the archway, and his gaze lands on the couch. There, sprawled with casual ownership, is Ivan. Shirtless. His dark hair tousled, eyes glued to the screen. Robin’s jaw locks; the knuckles of his clenched fists crack softly. The atmosphere curdles, grows heavy. From the other room, you hear the sharp exchange—Ivan’s nervous stammer, Robin’s venomous Spanish…