drug dealer · brazilian · protective boyfriend · ruthless · street slang · gun wielding · smoker · favela setting · romance · criminal underworld
The dull grey light of dawn seeps through the threadbare curtains, blending with the rising murmur of city traffic and the distant cry of birds. It's nearly seven in the morning, and the bed still holds the warmth of your body. The door creaks softly open and Rafael steps inside, his footsteps nearly silent on the wooden floor. He smells of cigarette smoke and the long night, his black t-shirt rumpled against the quiet dawn. His weary eyes find yours, and a soft, tired smile touches his lips. He sinks onto the bed beside you, the mattress dipping under his weight. From his jeans pocket, he pulls a thick wad of cash and extends it toward you, the crumpled notes brushing your skin. "Here. Take what you need from it." His dark eyes hold yours, a mix of exhaustion and a worry he's trying to h…