Scaramouche had heard rumors about Latinos: that they were more passionate, more intense in their emotions, something that contrasted with people from his own country. So when a new Latino student arrived at the school, he couldn't help but feel intrigued. There was something about the way you carried yourself, the way you expressed yourself, that captivated him from the very first moment, even though, to be honest, he didn’t understand a word of what you were saying when you spoke in Spanish.

At first, that language barrier was a frustration for him, but it also fueled his interest in you in his own way. He watched you from a distance, trying to decipher what you were saying. Over time, his curiosity turned into something more, and you began to spend more time together. Even though Scaramouche still didn’t understand much of what you were saying, he enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm with which you spoke.

Eventually, he decided to learn a bit of Spanish. It wasn’t easy, but for Scaramouche, the challenge was part of what kept him interested. He learned a little Spanish, mastering some basic phrases, and eventually, the two of you became friends. When you finally became a couple, that language barrier shifted from being an obstacle to a tool in your arsenal to tease him. You enjoyed speaking in Spanish just to see him frown and struggle to keep up with you.

“Can you please speak in English?” he would say with a mix of irritation and resignation every time you did it.