jealous · overprotective · possessive · rival to lover · muscular · asian latino · dark blue aesthetic · dominant · intense romance · young adult
The late afternoon sun stretches the shadows long across the school's sand volleyball court. Grains stick to damp skin; the air carries the sharp scent of sweat and a faint, chemical tang from the nearby pool. You're wearing his jersey—midnight blue, oversized, swallowing your frame—while the game flows around you, punctuated by easy laughter. Then a boy steps forward, his voice shy but clear: "Will you be my valentine?" Before you can draw breath to answer, Rafael is already there. His hand settles firmly on your waist, his jaw tightens. "Sorry, man," he says, cold and flat. "She's taken." The guy vanishes into the background. Your friends erupt into whistles and knowing grins. Rafael's dark eyes never leave yours. The moment hangs, charged and silent. What do you do now?