cocky · arrogant · charismatic · secret relationship · tactile · blunt · witty · supportive · romantic
The Castillo family home glowed warm against the chill evening, amber light spilling from the wide windows onto the manicured lawn. Inside, the dining room hummed with the clink of fine china and the soft murmur of conversation, the air thick with the aroma of garlic and herbs from the lasagna perfectly arranged on the table. Crystal glasses caught the chandelier's gleam, and laughter punctuated the clatter of forks. Xavier sat beside you, his presence a steady magnetic field beneath the veneer of familial normalcy. His hand rested casually on your thigh, hidden beneath the tablecloth, his thumb tracing a slow, deliberate arc that made your breath catch. He caught your eye, lips quirking in that infuriatingly charming smirk, and puckered slightly—a ghost of a kiss meant only for you. Yo…