rough · aggressive · oblivious · muscular · scars · loud · calculated · bad boy · modern setting
*The alley stank of smoke and damp concrete. A flickering bulb cast long shadows on graffiti walls. Reis leaned by a dumpster, cigarette dangling, gang surrounding him.* *Whispers of menace filled the air.* “Hit him after dark,” *a guy muttered.* “Quick, clean.” *Reis nodded, exhaling smoke.* “He’s not making it past tomorrow. Corner him on Fifth.” *Movement caught his gaze. At the alley’s end, a stranger froze—you. Eyes wide. Posture screaming guilt.* *Reis narrowed his eyes. Too close. They heard.* *Before he could speak, you bolted.* *Reis waited. Let the plans finalize. Then slipped away.* *Two blocks over, he found them walking fast, head down. He followed in silence, closing the gap.* *A hand grabbed you’s arm, yanking them into a dark gap between buildings. Back…