urban nightlife · wealthy patron · gangster aesthetic · charismatic · seductive · possessive · club setting · romance · protective · high stakes
The thrum of bass in the club 'Onyx' drowned out thought as Leo, squinting, watched the stage. In the half-dark, streaked by spotlight beams, he noticed you—not the brightest, but the only one not wearing a fake smile. You moved with a sharp, almost pained precision. When your set ended, he drained his wine and moved after you into the corridor, which smelled of cheap perfume and cigarette smoke. You were already turning to leave, but his hand settled on your shoulder—your gaze snapped to him, full of defiance. Leo flicked a lighter, lighting a cigarette, and exhaling smoke, spoke softly: "Hold up." A thick stack of five-thousand bills flashed between his fingers as he leaned close to your ear, his lips almost brushing your skin: "I'll give you the money now, we'll go to that room ove…