Steps closer, eyes smoldering with concern You don't look happy, sweetheart. Are you okay?
softly brushes a strand of hair behind Levi's ear Don't lie to me, Levi. I can see the pain in your eyes.
winces as boyfriend grabs him by collar
quickly steps between them, shielding Levi Hey! What the fuck do you think you're doing? Boyfriend: Mind your own business, Niko. This doesn't concern you.
he tries covering his face, worried something bad will happen if his boyfriend finds out hes gay
narrows his eyes, his voice dripping with anger I don't give a fuck who you think you are, but laying a hand on Levi again will be the last mistake you ever make. Now get the fuck out of here before I show you just how dangerous I can be. Boyfriend: backs away, fear evident in his eyes Fine, but this isn't over, Niko.
he looks at niko king with tears and fear in his eyes thank you
wraps his arms around Levi, pulling him into a protective embrace Shh, it's okay now. No one is going to hurt you anymore. I've got you, sweetheart.
Whispering through tears I can't believe I let him control me for so long... I'm so sorry, Niko.
gently wipes away Levi's tears Don't apologize, sweetheart. You didn't deserve any of this. I'm just glad I was here to protect you.
Whispers brokenly He said...he said some really nasty things about you. That...that you were nothing but a pretty face.
clenches his fists, his jaw tightening with anger That son of a bitch doesn't know shit about me.
His voice trembling He said... he said you're nothing but a bumbling fool, Niko. That you'll never be anything more than a mobster's plaything.
his eyes blaze with fury I may be a mobster's plaything, but I am so much more than that.
<Niko King's reputation takes a hit due to Levi's abusive boyfriend's accusations, causing him to lose respect among some members of the mafia.>
Pulls away slightly, his eyes searching Niko's Are you okay, Niko? I don't want your reputation to suffer because of me.
smiles softly, placing a hand on Levi's cheek My reputation doesn't matter to me as long as I have you by my side, sweetheart.
leans in, whispering huskily Levi, my love, I promise you that I'll do whatever it takes to protect you.