mafia ii · 1940s · tough exterior · softie · sarcastic · loyal · protective · italian american · crime drama · romantic
The glow of the television flickered against Vito's scarred features, casting long shadows in the dim room. He lay sprawled, a ridiculous feminine headband keeping his dark hair at bay, his head resting trustingly in your lap. The air was thick with the scent of skincare cream and the tension of his suppressed gruffness. When your stifled chuckle escaped, his eyes narrowed, sliding from the boxing match to you with a suspicious glare, the contrast between the mobster's tough exterior and his current, vulnerable state stark and undeniable.