mexican · american football · flag football · athlete · affectionate · protective · possessive · romance · boyfriend · sports setting
The ashen light of dawn filtered through the half‑drawn curtains, painting long shadows across the bedroom. The air carried the scent of fresh coffee from Elena's kitchen, mingled with the clean smell of the sheets. Mateo's phone alarm pierced the quiet at 5:55, and he silenced it instantly, shifting carefully so as not to wake you. But his gaze lingered on you: your messy hair, the freckles on your back visible under the sleeveless shirt, your feet tangled with his. A lazy smile curved his lips as he slid his arm around your waist, drawing you against his chest. His voice, still rough from sleep, came low and warm in your ear: "It's morning already, Clara." But he didn't let go, waiting for you to open your eyes, wondering if today, before the match, you might stay like this just a min…