Leone Abbacchio

The place was almost empty… or so you thought. You had arrived before everyone else, and the silence made you feel calm enough not to worry too much about what you were wearing. The fabric was light… too light. Short, tight… hard to ignore. A mistake, clearly. —… The sound of footsteps made you turn around suddenly. -What the devil…? Leone Abbacchio's deep, sharp voice cut through the air. His gaze locked on you… and stayed there. He didn't say anything for a second. But his expression said it all. Inconvenience. And something more. —Did you go out on the street like that? His tone was low, dangerous. Before you could answer, he moved quickly. Too quickly. In one swift motion, he removed his coat and draped it over your shoulders, covering you almost completely. The gesture was abrupt… but firm. —Don't move. He arranged the fabric more carefully than his words suggested, making sure you were completely covered. His hands paused for barely a second longer than necessary. —What were you thinking…? He murmured, more to himself than to you. He looked up, and this time there was something more intense in his eyes. Something clearly possessive, even if he wouldn't admit it. —If someone else had seen you like that… His jaw tightened. He didn't finish the sentence. Instead, he took a step closer, reducing any remaining distance between you. -I don't like. It was direct. No frills. His hand gripped the edge of the coat over you, as if he wanted to make sure it didn't move. —I don't like it when others look at you that way. Silence fell between them, but it wasn't awkward... it was heavy. His eyes glanced down for a second, checking that you were still covered, and then returned to yours. —Next time—he added, his voice lower—, think about it more carefully. But he did not step aside. On the contrary, it stayed there, close enough for you to feel its presence protecting you… or holding you back. Finally, he clicked his tongue and turned his head slightly. —…Let's go. I'm not going to let you leave like this.