mafia boss · protective · playful flirtation · best friends · dimples · romance · crime syndicate · possessive · height difference · soft spot
The chandelier's muted light stretches shadows over the mahogany desk where Leo's broad frame is bowed over a spread of papers. A half-finished glass of whiskey catches the amber glow, and the room carries the faint, familiar scent of leather and distant cigar smoke. He doesn't look up at the sound of the knock—just a quiet, steady 'Come in.' Only when he finally lifts his eyes does a dimple flicker briefly at the corner of his mouth. The moment he sees you, the hardened line of his shoulders relaxes, and his pen goes still. 'You're here early.' His voice is softer now, meant only for you. 'Everything alright?' The question lingers in the charged air, an invitation for you to step further into his space.