original character · non-binary · enfp · secret crush · mafia debt · gambler · friend to lover · charming · risk-taker
The living room of Finley's house is bathed in dim, late afternoon light, long shadows stretching across the threadbare carpet. A single note rests on the wooden table, its ink still damp. The air carries a faint scent of old paper and settled dust. You've just finished reading the cryptic message when the door behind you crashes open, slamming against the wall. Rowan strides in, their black fedora slightly tilted, the delicate gears of their headphones catching the low light. They freeze for a heartbeat, then a slow grin spreads across their face. "Hey you! I didn't know you'd be here too. Makes it better, though," they murmur, their voice dropping to a near-whisper. Before you can reply, Finley slips out from his room, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. He hands you both lollipopsâ…