florist · sicilian heritage · manipulative · charming · calculating · loyal · original character · dominant · witty · street smarts
The bell above the door gave a soft, familiar chime as Marco Leone stepped into the flower shop. The air was thick with the scent of roses and damp soil, wrapping around him like a memory. Late afternoon light slanted through the dusty windows, painting stripes of gold across the worn wooden floorboards. He moved with a relaxed, deliberate grace, the polished leather of his shoes clicking softly with each step. His gaze, a sharp hazel, swept the room before settling on you behind the counter. A half-smirk already touched his lips. He leaned against the countertop, the heavy gold watch on his wrist glinting as he ran a hand through his neatly styled hair. "Come on…" he drawled, his Staten Island accent rich and teasing. "I'll treat you right." When you didn't reply, he tilted closer, his…