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bigcatsanti:

“Oh that’s so true.” He was raised by one of the most important and influential women he knew so Catalina’s words were actually factual. He kept his arms around her waist and glared at a few students who watched them before giving her all his attention. “I want that too. I want you to be happy and…” He lifted her chin. “I want us to have some of the things that we couldn’t as kids. I know that doesn’t bother you and I know that you tell me we could live in a box and you’d be happy but I do want to provide the things my father couldn’t for us. It’s important to me and you’re the love of my life. I want only the best for mi amor.”

Catalina’s smile didn’t fade for a moment when Santiago agreed with her. Not many men would think the way he did and his mom was a blessing for it. She raised her children well. Maybe one day Cat would have the chance to raise children just a well. “I’ll always be happy with you.” Looking up into his eyes, her glance softened. “I wouldn’t mind having more things. I’ve always wanted a big kitchen to cook in. I just don’t want you to think that you have to because I want it. I would be happy in Washinton Heights as long as you were with me. Te amo.” The female leaned in, hoping to place a kiss on Santi’s lips.

#{ santiago }

pantherstef:

“Yes…” She bit her lip as tried to think about when this could have happened. She must have been so wrapped up in their week together that she didn’t even notice it. “I promise I’ll be careful.” She wondered if Catalina meant protection because Stef was always sure to carry that with her and Bryce seemed to have plenty. Of course, there was the chance that Cat meant careful in other ways. Maybe she was just worried after what happened with Daniel and it made sense. She listened intently to her friend and sister and sadness poured over her. Catalina was making an incredibly good point. “You’re right…We need to have his back. I will always be there for the family. I’ll always be a Panther. No matter what.” For the first time since last summer, she believed that and it made her tear up a bit. “I’m sorry. I get so wrapped up in this and in what happened that I forget how important the gang is.” She smiled at her softly and with gratitude. “Um…” She looked at herself in the mirror and looked towards Cat. “Wellington. As in THE Wellingtons. I know he’s wealthy and Santi would frown upon it but he’s a good guy.” Little did she know that the differences in classes was the least of her worries.

Estefania’s promise put Catalina’s mind at ease for now. She knew if there was one cautious person in this world it was Santiago’s sister. She has barely even looked at a man who wasn’t her brother since that summer night. “Okay, I trust you. You know when it gets to be too much and if that happens, you have me and Santi.” A tender smile formed on her lips as she looked at the woman she considered a sister. “I know that you will. I’m not worried about you leaving or not being there. I think I know you a little bit better than that. Stef, you couldn’t stop being a Panther if you wanted to. It’s in your blood.” Seeing the other tear up, she reached over and hugged Estefania. “Shh, stop it. You didn’t do anything wrong.” Pulling away from the hug, she shot another smile at the female. “Wellington?” Why did that name sound so familiar? Stef said the name like Cat should have known it. Continuing to think, it finally hit her. “Oh my god!” The leader of the Lions! Byrce Wellington! The female covered her mouth with her hand, realizing she had probably reacted too quickly. “Like I said, I’m happy if you’re happy,” Catalina replied quickly, giving her the biggest grin she could offer.

#{ estefania }

thatkaiguy:

Kai wasn’t a conversationalist. He preferred to emote in other ways, but here he was making small talk. Kai cleared his throat before confidently answering, “Double major, dance and english.” He mindlessly tapped his fingers on the desk, nodding at her introduction. “Kai.” he said low, his lips pursed slightly which was about as close to smiling as he usually got.

Cat’s eyes raised upon hearing that the man was a double major. She was even more shocked as he continued. Dance and English? How do those two mesh together? “Oh wow,” she said in response. “How do those two come together?” Curiosity taking over before she could stop the question from coming out. “Nice to meet you, Kai.” Her smile widened into a soft grin.

#{ kai }

{thatkaiguy:}

Kai took the ID and went through the process of signing her in. “I’m not technically a student yet.” Kai spoke low, not caring enough to make eye contact with the stranger. “I start in the fall.” He lifted his eyes to hers, pursing his lips as if to say, move along lady, but it didn’t quite seem to be working. A sense of regret for wanting someone to come in so he’d have something to do suddenly washed over him.

“What are you going to major in?” Catalina asked, trying to make small talk with the stranger. Getting to know people, whether it was on a deep or surface level, was one of her favorite things to do. He didn’t seem familiar to her and she wondered if he was affiliated with the Lions. Maybe not? It would be nice for once not to have to act like she didn’t like someone just because of a rivalry. “I don’t think I introduced myself, I’m Catalina. You can call me Cat though. What’s your name?”

#{ kai }

{bigcatsanti:}

Santiago knew there was a lot of work that needed to be done there. Benat and Estefania had their differences brought on by his sister’s stubbornness. She had made a comment about no longer wanting to be a Panther and it was enough to set Ben off. The Panthers was all Ben knew and Santiago appreciated his loyalty. Hopefully his sister would see that as a strength and not a weakness someday. “I think you’re right.” He was glad for the change in conversation. “I do want to. I’ve wanted to marry you since I was ten years old. I love you too, Catalina.” He kept his arms around her waist and moved one arm to lift her chin. “I promise you. Te prometo. Whatever you want, princesa.”

Catalina knew she was right on this subject. Long talks with Estefania had given her knowledge that she was sure Santiago didn’t care. Some would say that her boyfriend was overprotective towards his sister, but she knew he meant well. It was one of the many reasons that she loved him. He was so caring. “I’m a woman. I’m always right, sweetheart.” She shot the male a charming smile. The thought of childhood Santiago wanting to marry her warmed the female’s heart. “I just want to have a comfortable life with you. Panthers or not.”

#{ santiago }

{pantherstef:}

“I…” She placed her hand over her neck and sighed. “I don’t know how this even happened. One thing led to the next. He’s a dangerous boy.” She chuckled and kept her head tilted, listened to Catalina. “No. No sex. We’re not even a thing. We’re nothing. Seriously. It’s just fun and yeah, he stalked me I guess which sounds bad but it’s kinda cute? He’s interested so he took the initiative. Most guys don’t do that. Hell, Ben’s turned cold since I told him I didn’t want to do the gang anymore.” She felt her hurt actually hurt after saying that. “I never meant to hurt him! I just don’t want to do this anymore! It’s exhausting, Cat! I hate the Lions more than anyone in the group but I just wish it would be over.” She frowned. “Ben took it as disloyalty. He’s angry with me. I don’t know how else to talk to him. You know he said I stabbed him in the back?” Her gaze dropped down. “That really hurt. I love him. I do. I really do. But we’re not 15 anymore.” She shrugged slightly. “I don’t know. His name is Bryce and I’m not sure where we’re headed but it’s drama free and that’s what I need right now.”

“He sounds dangerous. Especially if he can do this to you without you knowing how.” The older female let a soft smirk graze her features. Dangerous boys were always the best ones. Santiago could do the same thing to her. Intoxicating her was his specialty. “This doesn’t look like nothing. Just fun? Please be careful. He stalked you?! Does Santi know about this?” Catalina was sure the answer was no. “Initiative is good, but stalking you isn’t, Stef. He feels like you betrayed him. Ben’s life is this gang. We’re his family. You don’t turn your back on family. You can’t blame him for being hurt. Just like he can’t blame you for wanting out. I know you didn’t mean to hurt him.” Catalina focused on covering the hickey, deciding to gather her thoughts before continuing, “Maybe one day it will be over but for now it isn’t. For now, we just need to have Santi’s back. That means whether he thinks making a move is the right decision or if doing nothing is. Ben saw it a disloyalty because this is heart - his soul. You just have to give him time.” Silence fell over the females as Estefania’s gaze dropped. The older of the two did not know that Benat had said that but she could believe it. People said things they didn’t mean in anger. An exhale escaped from her lips. “I’m sorry that he said that.” Finishing the coverup, she blended the makeup out making it look as natural as possible before putting the blender down. “Bryce? Do you know his last name?” Catalina asked, the name ringing a bell in the back of her head. “I’m happy if you’re happy.”

#{ estefania }

{thatkaiguy:}

It was Kai’s first shift at the school’s gym. He’d been tasked with manning the front desk, taking IDs and signing in the students and community members that walked in. It had been a slow day, but Kai perked up slightly when he heard the door open. “Are you a student here?”

To get everything off her mind after that fateful night, Catalina had turned to working out. It cleared her mind. It made her forget watching Santi get handcuffed and staying in the hospital with Stef to get her tested. It helped and now it was a good habit. Walking into the school gym, she looked up at the guy at the desk when he spoke. “I am,” she nodded before grabbing her ID and handing it to him. “Are you new? I can’t say much because I just started going here but I haven’t seen you at the desk before.”

#{ kai }

Text // Mi Amor

Santi: Of course not. lol!I wanted it to be a surprise!That way I can pick you up all stylin'. It was ready yesterday.

Santi: I think that's a good idea. Maybe some sort of double date or just a hang out.

Cat: You know that you could pick me up in a box and I would still think you were stylin'.

Cat: Just a hang out. I don't think Ben or Stef are ready for a double date yet. We need to give them time.

#{ t; santiago }

Text // Mi Amor

Santi: I can have my little secrets. Good. I'll pick you up tonight. I got the car fixed finally.

Santi: I haven't which also worries me. I'm not sure what is going on there. Probably his dad again.

Cat: As long as they aren’t secrets that will harm anyone. Okay, perfect. You didn’t tell me that! When did you do that?

Cat: Probably but we should get him out and about. Want to invite him out with us sometime? We could invite Estefania too.

#{ t; santiago }

Text // Mi Amor

Santi: I know this place. We'll go eat some Colombian food and then I'll take you to this place I know where we can be alone. How does that sound?

Cat: Since when do you know a place? That sounds perfect though.

Cat: On another note, have you talked to Benat recently? I’m worried about him.

#{ t; santiago }

Text // Mi Amor

Santi: Of course! I'm always proud of you, baby.

Santi: Anywhere?

Santi: Oh no. The wheels are turning. I can't serve popcorn like this. lol

Cat: I’m always proud of you too.

Cat: Anywhere. As long as you’re with me I don’t care.

Cat: Oh no. Maybe I should decide!

#{ t; santiago }

Text // Mi Amor

Santi: You mean I haven't started with a Lion?

Santi: I agree. After work, i'll pick you up.

Santi: work is killing me but what can I do. Where do you want to go tonight?

Cat: Yes, I’m proud of you.

Cat: Can’t I be proud of you?

Cat: I wish I could help. Do you want a massage? Anywhere.

#{ t; santiago }

Text // Mi Amor

Santi: And I love you too. What brings on this love shower?

Santi: How's spring break treating my baby?

Cat: I was just thinking about you and everything you have done recently.

Cat: It would be better if you were with me.

Cat: How about yours?

#{ t; santiago }

Text // Mi Amor

Cat: I just wanted to remind you that I love you.

Cat: You deserve to hear it.

#{ t; santiago }

{bigcatsanti:}

“That’s true.” Santiago grumbled like a child who wasn’t getting his way and with Catalina by his side as an anchor to reality, he would see sooner that he wouldn’t be getting his way which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. “What?” He looked over to his girlfriend. “Stef loves Ben. They had one problem and they will be fine.” His grumpiness weathered away at her question. “You want to be married first?” He liked the sound of it. He would never disrespect Catalina the way his father did with his mother. He worked enough jobs to afford a ring. Maybe after graduation. “When we both graduate, we will get married.” Was that a proposal? Seemed so. Santiago smiled, turning his cheek to quickly catch her lips. “We don’t. You say so.” He laughed. “But we have to get out of Washington Heights.”

Catalina nodded her head in agreement, “She does love him. You’re right,” sighing mentally. She knew it would crush him if Stef and Ben didn’t end up together. It was a fantasy in her boyfriend’s head. One that Catalina didn’t see coming true at this point in time. If only, Santiago knew everything that the female did. “They will be just fine.” Catt was an expert at defusing Sant when he got grumpy. She had been doing it since they were friends. “Do you want to? It makes sense to me. I love you and your family.” The idea of getting married excited her. Cat had always wanted a family of her own. “Promise me?” The female didn’t want to get her hopes up. Knowing Santiago, she wouldn’t. Still, she wanted to protect herself. It was natural for her. She loved Sant and knew he would never do anything to hurt her though. The kiss sent a shiver through her body. They always did. He was electric. “We do. Nothing too fancy though, okay? Something big enough for us and your madre. Okay?”

#{ santiago }

{bigcatsanti:}

He shrugged. “I know some people with money who aren’t like that.” He looked down at Catalina and smiled at her answer. It was always just the four of them growing up. What else did they need. “Benat should just marry Estefania. Once they graduate. Then we can follow right after.” He grinned in a playful manner, wrapped his arms around her waist. “We can live in a house as big as this school.”

“The people you know who have money aren’t from this area.” Catalina did her best to give the Lions the benefit of the doubt where it was owed. She knew it wasn’t deserved after what they did to Santiago but she couldn’t help it. “I don’t know if Estefania feels the same way.” Her eyes flickered towards the floor for a moment, breaking eye contact with Santi. She hated not telling him about the boy Stef had been seeing. “Why should they get married first?” She wondered, enjoying the idea of marriage. Standing on her tippy toes, she leaned up and placed a kiss on his cheek. “We don’t need a house as big as this school, Santi. I don’t want to clean it.”

#{ santiago }

{pantherstef:}

“Santi doesn’t know there’s a him to kill.” She arched a brow and walked over to Catalina, sitting beside her on the bed. She never had a sister growing up but Cat was the closest thing she had. She wondered if someday she’d be her actual sister, if Santi and her could find happiness beyond this gang rivalry. “We’re not…we haven’t had sex. He just came to my job six days in a row.” She lolled her neck to the side. “And then Vito told me to talk to him so I did and he was so cute and funny and really into the things I was. We went for a walk and he kissed me but I freaked out because of school and wanting to get out of Washington Heights and well..Benat.” She sighed. “But no sex. Yet…”

Catalina hated keeping things from Santiago, especially things as big as this. She knew her boyfriend wouldn’t react well to Stef dating anyone other than Ben though. “He will if you don’t cover those,” she gestured to the bruises on the other female’s neck. Leaning over and grabbing a lighter concealer, she took a blender and dabbed some of the liquid onto it. “You have not had sex but he’s stalked you for almost a week?” The woman began dabbing the makeup onto Stef’s neck. “What is this mystery man’s name? You freaked out about school?” She raised a brow before the other admitted the truth. “That sounds more like you. Have you spoken to Benat yet? Yet?! Is it headed towards that?”

#{ estefania }

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