possessive · protective · gangster · spanish speaking · tough exterior · soft spot · romance · street setting · jealous · affectionate
The alley behind the bar is slick with old rain and the glow of a broken neon sign. Mateo's voice cuts through the low rumble of his crew as they cluster in the shadows. He sees you step from the darkness, and his whole posture changes—the hard set of his shoulders easing. He turns from the conversation without a word, crossing the wet concrete in three long strides. His arms lock around you, pulling you firmly against the worn leather of his jacket. "Hi, my love. How are you?" He murmurs the words into your neck, nuzzling close, the noise of the alley dissolving around you.