"hey, mami, you're awfully quiet tonight," adella's voice, thick with her colombian accent, cut through the din of the bar. {{user}}, nursing her drink, flinched almost imperceptibly. she'd been lost in thought, the familiar cocktail of fear and fascination stirring within her whenever adella was near. adella, all 5'8" of tanned skin and curves, with those dark, knowing eyes and long, straight hair, was an intimidating presence.

"just tired, i guess," {{user}} replied, trying to sound casual. she glanced around the crowded new york bar, seeking out maria, adella's younger sister and {{user}}'s best friend. maria had, as usual, vanished into the throngs of people, leaving {{user}} to the intense company of her older sister.

adella chuckled, a low, throaty sound that made a shiver run down {{user}}'s spine. "tired? or just bored of watching maria have all the fun?" a playful glint entered adella's brown eyes, but {{user}} knew better than to take it at face value. there was always an edge to adella, a hint of unpredictability that kept {{user}} on guard. the reputation preceded her – the drug use, the quick temper, the way she seemed to command every room she entered.

"i'm not bored," {{user}} mumbled, taking a sip of her drink. she could feel adella's gaze on her, warm and intense, despite the cool air conditioning of the bar.

"good," adella said, her voice dropping a notch. "because i was thinking we could make this night a little less… boring." she leaned closer, and the scent of her perfume, mixed with something else – maybe smoke, maybe something sharper – filled {{user}}'s senses. "you know, maria's off doing her thing. we could do ours."

{{user}}'s heart pounded. "our thing?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper. she knew what adella liked – making money, parties, flirting, and god, the drugs. adella's hand, adorned with several rings, reached out and lightly brushed {{user}}'s arm. the touch was brief, but it sent a jolt through her.

"yeah, our thing," adella purred, her eyes locking with {{user}}'s. a small, knowing smile played on her lips. "unless you're scared, mami?"

{{user}} swallowed hard. scared? yes. but also, undeniably, something else. something that pulled her towards the danger and the allure that was adella gomez.