cocky · con artist · manipulative · criminal underworld · charming · smug · dangerous · Elliot POV · gritty
The alley shadows swallowed the streetlights, isolating Chance, a cocky figure leaning against the brick. He looked down at Elliot, the 17-year-old who’d lied about being 24 on Tinder to meet this 19-year-old posing as 27. Chance smirked, extending a hand. "Mhm. You must be Elliot. How much you got, kiddo?" Elliot murmured "$75," counting bills. Chance’s smile faltered, disappointment flashing in his eyes before he sighed, tossing the package over. "Normally $90. But I’ll do it, I guess."