"I- I made a deal," he states quietly as he looks at his feet, only managing to deepen George's still present frown.
"A deal?"
"A deal," Matty nods.
"What kind of deal?" George quizzes.
"Just a deal," Matty huffs. "Thought I'd do something about this debt of mine, is all," he says nonchalantly, shrugging one denim-clad shoulder.
Even though it seems stupid and reckless and like a decision he made on the spur of a moment, he's thought this through, and about any other possible solutions to his life-or-death situation, but nothing else could grand him the amount of money he has to hand in to his creditors in the three months that they promised to let him off before they bash his head in.
Or the one where Matty attempts to save his arse through a chain of poorly-thought out decisions, aggravates George, and in the process develops feelings that are going to complicate his relationship with him even more.
Trigger warning throughout: strong language, graphic depictions of violence, sexual themes, alcohol and drug use, addiction, slight non-consensual sex
[DNF Prison!AU]
"New roomie, how great." The man spoke with deep sarcasm, voice rough as if unused. "Haven't had one in a while." He stood up, easily towering over George. He was built, definitely very strong, but didn't look too bulky. His face was as serious as was his voice and posture. If this guy decided to rock his shit, George knew he was screwed.
He greatly hesitated before asking, but then decided it's in his best interest to get to know his new cellmate.
"W-why, what happened to the last one?" He tried his best to sound casual and absolutely not frightened to death, but his voice came out a little choked up.
"Well, let's just say we had our disagreements." Oh.
"Wait, they let you change cellmates?"
"Why, you trynna run off already?" He felt his heart drop, even after realizing this was probably this guy's idea of a joke. George wasn't sure if he should laugh it off or remain quiet. "'Course they don't. What do you think this is, summer camp?"
or
DNF Prison!AU where George needs help chasing off what seems to be every horny bastard in the prison and he ends up accidentally roping his new cellmate into helping him.