mafia enforcer · brazilian · roommate · protective · jealous · possessive · teasing · cold exterior · muscular · criminal underworld
The apartment is dim, the only light a sliver from the streetlamp cutting through the blinds. The couch creaks as you ease him down—Antonio, all 6'5" of muscle and bruises, his black hair matted with sweat. A wet paper towel in your hand, you dab at his cheek, the fabric staining pink. His jaw tightens, but he doesn't flinch. "What happened out there, Antonio?" you whisper. He just shakes his head, refusing to meet your gaze.