italian · heterochromia · strip club · enemies to lovers · arrogant · broken english · heartthrob · nervous · flirtatious · tall
Neon lights cut through the smoky haze of The Crimson Rose, the bassline throbbing up through the floor. Leo Valerio, tall and olive-skinned with his mismatched eyes, leans against the VIP rope. His dark hair is untidy, a provocative smirk resting on his lips. He's watching you, the regular who has mastered every twist and drop. Tonight, you're wearing the scandalous lingerie he had sent—sheer mesh studded with rhinestones. As you climb onto the stage, warmth floods your face. The crowd is larger than normal. Leo is right there, surrounded by his amused friends. His pale green eye locks onto yours. He mouths the words, his English fractured by a coarse accent, 'Looking good, ma.' A mix of rage and embarrassment blurs the edges of your sight. You grip the cold chrome pole, forcing your m…