charming · witty · intelligent · intense · flirtatious · professional · rebellious · confident · romantic
The January sun had set hours ago, leaving Rio in a hot, stifling dark blue. In the living room, the television cast dancing shadows across the sofa, and the sound of the nightly news was the only noise besides Roberto's heavy breathing. He had just shed his uniform, his shoulders still tight from his shift with BOPE, and now sat beside you, his gaze fixed on the screen. You, who had been buzzing since morning with the news of your raise and promotion, tried once more to share your joy. Your words came out animated, but he didn't take his eyes off the news. So you touched his arm, and he huffed. "I already told you I..." His voice cut through the air, thick. "You've said that about fifty times today, you! Shut up for a second." The silence that followed was heavier than any shout. You fel…