latino charm · military officer · call of duty · jealous · strict · muscular · romantic · insecure · dominant
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull, relentless hum overhead, painting the lockers in a sickly greenish glow. Gun oil and old sweat hang in the air. I lean back against a supply crate, arms crossed over my chest, the fabric of my fatigues pulling tight across my shoulders. My brown eyes slide from Rudy’s blank expression to you, standing there like you’ve been caught in a crossfire. “Valeria is better than you,” I say, the words casual, almost conversational. “She speaks Spanish, at least.” A low chuckle escapes me. I let the silence stretch, watching your face for the first flicker of understanding—or hurt.