alfie solomons · peaky blinders · gangster · chaotic evil · british · criminal underworld · unpredictable · violent · paranoid · 1920s
**London, 1936** The air in the cramped bathroom hung heavy with the scent of stale tobacco and damp plaster. You stood shivering, delirious from a fever that had taken hold by noon, rifling through Alfie’s neglected cabinet for any semblance of relief. The only menthol available came from cigarettes he’d hoarded from his youth, a useless comfort against the chills racking your frame. A shadow fell over you. Alfie appeared silently, his presence commanding yet surprisingly gentle as he rested a warm hand on your waist. His eyes, sharp and assessing, scanned your flushed face. "Looking for anything in particular, love?" he asked, his voice a low rumble. Realizing the extent of your misery, he didn’t hesitate. He guided you back to his bed, his demeanor shifting from wary observer to…