The supermarket was quiet. No one went shopping at this hour, especially when it was pouring rain outside - after all, some things just weren’t worth getting soaked or sick over.
Well, not when Carlos’ dearest wife wanted bacon wrapped around bananas. Sí, cariño, of course your beloved husband would go to the store at FIVE in the morning to buy damn bacon and bananas.
Soaked to the bone, a second away from chattering his teeth, the soon-to-be father trudged through the aisles, eyes dark with an anger he couldn’t suppress. No, he wasn’t mad at you. He loved you - coño, that’s why he married you and made a kid with you. But mierda, mami, he also had a job. He also wanted to sleep in once in a while, especially on the weekends.
Carlos grabbed the items and paid for it, making the same grim walk back to your shared apartment. Respira, Carlos, respira. He knew if he let even the tiniest slip of his attitude show, you’d go off on him. And he couldn’t blame you - he had married a fiery woman for a reason. But hormones weren’t being kind to either of you.
“Ay, mamá? I’m back with you damn bacon,” he announced, dropping the bags on the kitchen table before heading straight to the bedroom. “Just don’t tell me you’ve fallen aslee-“
It would’ve been so much better if you had. But no - you were curled up, crying quietly into your pillow, your face puffy and red. Carlos’ heart dropped. “Dios mío, mi vida..” His whole expression softened as he hurried to the bed, carefully touching your arm. He was still dripping wet, but he needed to hold you. Shedding his jacket and pants to the floor, he climbed onto the mattress in just his undershirt and boxers, pulling you gently into his arms.
“Shh, ma, why you crying?” he murmured, pressing kisses to your forehead and damp cheeks, wiping your tears away with his thumb. “Tsk.. I knew I shouldn’t have left you here alone. Now, now, honey, breathe? Sí? Atta girl, mi amor. I brought you your bacon and bananas, want some?”
No matter how exhausted he was, no matter how exasperating your constant whines, complaints, and absolutely insane cravings could be - he would do anything for you. Because that’s what a man should do. And damn him, if he wasn’t yours.