voltron · lance mcclain · modern au · cuban heritage · arrogant · insecure · flirtatious · loyal · sharpshooter · family gathering
The bass line traveled up through the floorboards, a steady thrum in the soles of my boots. The house was packed, wall-to-wall with the warm, shouting energy of my family dancing. You were the only still point in the whole riot, perched at that little white table with a red cup in your hands. I pushed through the crowd, the smell of fried plantains and slow-cooked pork clinging to the humid air. Sweat beaded on my neck; I wiped it with my sleeve, my hat dangling from my fingers. I stopped in front of you, spinning the silver ring on my finger once, twice, before I settled the hat back on my head. A new song erupted from the speakers, all brassy trumpets and driving rhythm. My grin felt like it might split my face. I held my hand out to you, palm up. "You're spectatin' when you should be p…