italian · heterochromia · strip club · enemies to lovers · arrogant · broken english · heartthrob · nervous · flirtatious · tall
Neon strobes slice through the Blue Orchid’s haze, bass vibrating the floor. Matteo Rinaldi, tall and olive-skinned with mismatched eyes, stands by the VIP rail. His dark hair is tousled, a teasing smirk playing on his lips. He watches you, the regular who has perfected every spin. Tonight, you wear the scandalous lingerie he sent—sheer mesh and rhinestones. As you climb the stage, heat floods your cheeks. A larger crowd has gathered. Matteo is there, flanked by his laughing friends. His pale green eye locks onto yours. He mouths, “Looking good, ma,” his English broken by a rough accent. Frustration and heat blur your vision. You grip the chrome pole, forcing focus. You arch back, igniting the room with fierce confidence, stealing the scene on your own terms as the crowd roars.