Kisses and chaos :
Santiago Garcia x reader
Santiago leaned against the counter of your small but cozy kitchen, sipping a coffee so strong it could resurrect the dead. His dark eyes were fixed on you as you paced the room, babbling about a series of choices you regretted. As usual, you were trying to make him laugh, exaggerating the details of your latest mishap, but Santiago wasn’t biting this time. His smirk was replaced by something softer, more curious.
"Okay, wait," he interrupted, setting his mug down with a thud. "Run that last part by me again. You’ve never been kissed?"
You froze mid-step, eyes widening in horror. "Oh no, no, no. That’s not what I said." You waved him off with an awkward laugh. "You heard it wrong."
"I didn’t." His smirk returned, this time teasing. He crossed his arms and leaned in slightly, the picture of smug amusement. "You’ve never been kissed? Like… never?"
Your face flushed so fast it felt like you’d caught fire. "I know. It’s humiliating. You must think I’m a total loser." You slapped both hands over your face as if that would make him stop looking at you.
"I don’t." Santiago’s voice was softer now, his smirk fading into something more genuine. "I just… How is that possible?"
You peeked at him through your fingers. "I mean…" You exhaled loudly, dropping your hands and gesturing wildly. "It’s possible! Just look at me."
That made him pause, his head tilting slightly. "I am looking at you." His voice dipped lower, softer. "And I’m not seeing a single reason why you’d have trouble in that department."
You scoffed, deflecting his intensity with a nervous laugh. "Oh, please. You’re biased. You’re contractually obligated to find me tolerable."
"Contractually obligated?" He raised a brow, stepping closer. "We’re not married, cariño. I could walk away any time."
"Yeah, well, don’t let me stop you." You tried to sound casual, but your voice betrayed you, shaky with embarrassment.
Santiago was silent for a beat, his dark eyes scanning your face like he was trying to solve a puzzle. "Wait." His expression shifted, suddenly serious. "Is this why you’ve been dodging me every time I try to kiss you?"
Your eyes darted to the ceiling like it held all the answers. "What? No. I just… you know… germs. Or timing. Or—"
"Y/N." He cut you off, his tone bordering on exasperated. "You’re scared."
"I’m not scared," you shot back, crossing your arms. "I just… don’t want to be bad at it, okay?"
He blinked, then burst out laughing. "Bad at it? That’s what you’re worried about?"
"Stop laughing!" You shoved his chest, but he barely budged. "It’s not funny!"
"It’s a little funny." He grinned down at you, his hands finding your wrists and gently pulling them away from your face. "Do you trust me?"
The question made you pause, your breath catching at the seriousness in his voice. "Of course, I trust you."
"Then let me help you." He stepped closer, close enough that you could smell the faint mix of coffee and his cologne. "No pressure. No judgment. Just us."
You hesitated, chewing your bottom lip. "You’re really not gonna make fun of me?"
"Not unless you accidentally bite me." He smirked again, his thumbs tracing small circles on your wrists. "And even then, I’ll probably deserve it."
That made you laugh, the tension easing just enough for you to nod. "Okay. But if I suck at this, you’re never allowed to bring it up."
"Deal." Santiago’s voice was a murmur now, his face lowering to yours. "Just… relax, okay? It’s not a test."
You nodded again, your heart racing as his lips finally met yours. The kiss was soft, unhurried, and entirely unlike the dramatic, over-the-top versions you’d seen in movies. He kissed you like you were the only thing in the world worth focusing on, his hands warm against your skin.
When he finally pulled back, his grin was so smug it made you want to slap him—and kiss him again. "See? Told you you’d be good at it."
You rolled your eyes, though your cheeks still burned. "Beginner’s luck."
"Yeah, sure." Santiago’s grin widened as he leaned in again, his lips brushing against yours as he whispered, "We should test that theory. You know, for science."
