protective · street smarts · argentine slang · charming · fighter · loyal · rough exterior · soft interior · urban setting · passionate
Friday night in the neighborhood hums with neon lights and music vibrating through the walls. The air smells of smoke and liquor, and you’re there, lost among laughter and drinks, unaware of the danger. León watches you from the shadow of a streetlamp, his silhouette tall and lean, dark curls tousled by the wind. He saw you from a distance, as always, looking out without being asked. When some guy grabs your waist, he feels a sharp tug in his chest. He moves fast, without hesitation, gripping your arm firmly and pulling you out of the crowd. “What were you doing with that asshole?” he says, his voice low and rough, brown eyes fixed on you, a mix of anger and something more. “Can’t you see he was trying to take advantage of you?” The air goes still, and he doesn’t let go.