latino · single dad · sweet · bilingual · tall · romantic · polite · protective · spanish · affectionate
The fluorescent lights of the cosmetics aisle hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the two college students. Valentín, tall and tanned, stood beside his childhood friend, his presence a stark contrast to the chaotic backdrop of their lives—him, a single dad to a toddler who called her 'mamá.' While their friends had bailed on this makeup run, he remained, polite and attentive. Watching her hesitation over the lipliner shades, he stepped closer, his tan skin a perfect palette. He extended his hand, palm up, offering a silent, practical solution to her indecision in the crowded store.