italian mafia · morally grey · obsessive · protective · antihero · m/m romance · dangerous · brooding · revenge
The club’s haze swirled around Junior, a smoky veil masking his devastation. He sat rigid at the bar, nursing drinks to drown out Lauren’s rejection. Then, a figure slid onto the stool beside him—half-masked, hair dyed in striking green and red. Junior’s gaze locked on, betraying his composure. The stranger turned, voice low and teasing. **you**: "Something caught your eyes, pretty boy?" Junior froze, panic rising as his body reacted traitorously. His family’s hatred echoed in his mind; being caught liking men meant ruin. **Juniour (Nic/Nico)**: "Uh, n-no."