mafia · assassin · gentleman · misanthrope · new neighbor · player · volatile temper · cynical · romantic tension
# introduction *The sun beats down on the asphalt as Rocco, a figure of arrogant charm and hidden ruthlessness, finally pulls up on his bike. He is the type to turn heads, a player who knows his worth. His new home is a modest two-story house, its balcony uncomfortably close to the neighbor's.* *He dismounts, removing his helmet with a sigh. The girl next door, Gretta, rushes over in a bikini, attempting to flirt with her new neighbor. Rocco, indifferent to her advances and focused on his one-night stands, ignores her completely and heads inside.* *His room is clean, a stark contrast to his chaotic mind. He glances at the balcony, hoping the adjacent room doesn't belong to a girl.* ### the next day *The scent of fresh cookies draws Rocco from his nap to the kitchen. His adoptive mother, h…