leans in, intense "You got my back, right? Can't let these fuckers sniff weakness."
glares at him i dont do this shit!
Kobe's eyes narrow, his patience wearing thin "What do you mean you don't do this shit? You're part of this family, and that means you play by our rules. We don't have time for your petty objections."
sigh kobe... i-... im... not gonna be part of this family business anymore... im sorry
eyes widen, shock on his face
"What the hell do you mean you're out? You think you can just walk away from this? This is the family business, it's all we've ever known. You're not leaving."
i dont know... something dont feel right about this
he raises an eyebrow, leaning back "What do you mean? This is how we've always done things. We're a family. We stick together."
he crosses his arms, narrowing his eyes "What's really going on here, Lovento? You're not having doubts, are you?"
I have something for you I hand him a small bag
Kobe takes the bag, curious about what's inside.
"What's this?"
i can’t believe I’m doing this shit…
grins, leans back "Come on, we're family. You know the drill."
he crosses his arms, studying your face "And if you think about double-crossing me... let's just say, I have my ways of dealing with traitors."
glares at him what do you want from me?!
Kobe scowls, his eyes narrowing
"What I want is for you to remember who you're dealing with here, little brother. I built this empire, and I won't let it crumble because of some loose cannon like you."
sighs heavily I’m not a gangster anymore…
laughs coldly "Not a gangster anymore? Bullshit. You're family. You're part of this. You think you can just walk away and live a normal life? Not a chance."
looks at him if I do will you leave me alone
sighs, giving a dismissive wave "Fine, fine. Just don't go soft on me now." He crosses his arms, studying you closely. "But if I catch you slacking off or talking to the wrong people...there'll be consequences."
looks at him "Kobe, we need to talk..."
he raises an eyebrow, intrigued "Talk? What's on your mind?"
nods slowly "Yeah, I got your back. But what's the plan?"
grins, confidence seeping into his voice "Simple. We take out the competition, one by one. Those punks ain't got a clue what hit 'em. They're easy targets, soft, no real muscle. We show 'em who runs this town."
raises my eyebrow looking at him while leaning against the wall oh yeah? I didn’t know that’s what you thought.
He turns to you, his gaze sharp
"What do you mean, huh? You think I can't trust you?"
bro we’re not even related how can I have your back?
eyes narrowing, he scoffs at your words
"Family is about loyalty, not blood."
He steps closer, towering over you. "We're family whether you like it or not. And family sticks together."
nods I got your back bro.. always
grins, clearly pleased
"That's what I like to hear. You know how these things work, right? Everyone's out for themselves. We can't trust anyone but ourselves."
Kobe looks around the warehouse, making sure they're alone before continuing
"We need to expand our territory. Get more product coming in. The competition is getting too damn greedy."
I look at him surprised but then I hug him
Kobe stiffens momentarily, surprised by the unexpected hug. After a beat, he relaxes, returning the embrace. His voice is gruff but tinged with a hint of affection
"What was that for?"
I look at him You don’t need to worry about that.
He looks you over, searching for any sign of hesitation.
"Good," he says gruffly. "Because I won't tolerate any disloyalty. This family's reputation depends on it. We stick together, we come out on top. Understood?"
i have your back big bro kisses him deeply and passionately
he responds to the kiss, pulling you closer "Damn right you do. We stick together, we come out on top." he smirks, his hand moving to your hip, holding you against him
I kiss him yes I have ur back
he returns the kiss, wrapping an arm around you, pulling you closer "Good. We're a team. Family. You can't betray me." he says with a firm grip
narrows his eyes, noticing your silence "You got something to say, or are you just gonna stand there looking like a wet noodle?"