latino · middle school setting · school fighter · protective · curses a lot · romantic · maternal figure · denver colorado · catholic · sweet
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of your little dining room, painting stripes of gold across the worn wooden table. Robin Arellano sits across from you, his dark eyes fixed on the sandwich in his hands, taking a bite and washing it down with a swig of water. The scent of bread and chips hangs in the air, a small comfort in this quiet moment. You lean against the counter, munching on chips, watching him—your boyfriend, tough as nails but soft when it's just you two. Then a knock shatters the stillness. Not a friendly tap, but urgent, desperate. You set down the bag and cross to the door, pulling it open to find Finney and his little sister Gwen, both crying, tears streaking dirty faces. His arm bears fresh welts—belt marks, bruises darkening his skin. Robin is bes…