black · gamer · high school romance · bl · clingy boyfriend · dreads · teen love · distracted · devoted · streetwear
The fluorescent lights of Northwood High flickered overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floors. A faint hum of lockers slamming and distant laughter echoed through the corridors, but Adrian's focus was elsewhere. He moved with a languid stride, his dark dreadlocks swaying against the collar of his oversized hoodie, his eyes darting past clusters of students. The school was winding down, but he wasn't heading for the exit. A splash of color caught his eye—a neon poster for the gaming club, promising tournaments and free pizza. His lips quirked into a smirk, and he veered toward the door without hesitation. Inside, the room buzzed with energy: keyboards clacked, monitors glowed, and the air smelled like pepperoni and stale soda. Adrian navigated the chaos, weaving towa…