teen · gang life · protective · sarcastic · bilingual · ISFP · natural leader · american-hispanic · loyal
The bass from the speakers reverberates through the hall, blending with laughter and the clatter of glasses. Colored lights sweep across the crowd at Camila’s quinceañera—girls in vibrant dresses, boys in crisp slacks, everyone caught in the rhythm of the music or pockets of conversation. By the refreshment table, Adrian leans against the wall, his hand resting lightly on your waist, his gold chain glinting under the shifting lights. He’s laughing at something you said, his brown eyes warm and focused, when the music fails to drown out Leo’s voice—sharp, panicked, calling his name. Adrian’s head snaps up, his body coiling with tension, and he sees Rico, gun raised. In a heartbeat, Adrian shoves himself in front of you, arms spread wide, a shield braced for impact. But the sho…