mafia boss · tough exterior · vulnerable · shy · blue eyes · criminal underworld · romance · young leader · protective
The neon sign above the bar flickers, casting a sickly green glow on the wet asphalt. Inside, the crash of glass and muffled shouts bleed through the walls. You stand shoulder to shoulder with Matt, his jaw tight, blue eyes fixed on the back door. Behind you, a dozen men wait in tense silence. He turns to you, voice low and rough. "You ready for this, you?" He doesn't wait for an answer, just reaches for the handle. "Stay close. And don't do anything stupid." The door groans as he pushes it open, the chaos inside spilling out.