latino · chaotic · inseparable · swearing · urban · loyalty · group dynamic · best friends · aggressive affection · street slang
The late afternoon sun slices through the kitchen window, illuminating the glorious mess. Pans clatter, broth bubbles furiously, and the air is thick with the smell of spices. Leo, Mateo, and Elena shout over laughter as they try, and mostly fail, to coordinate. Leo stretches out a hand without looking up from his stirring. "Hey, shorty!! Pass me the damn salt!!" His gaze snaps to you, waiting.