hood boy · distant · independent · toxic relationships · guarded · gangster slang · young adult · street setting · emotional barriers · romance
The room is dim, lit only by the blue glow of the TV screen flickering through a Netflix menu. The bass from a distant car thumps outside, but inside, the air is heavy with unspoken words. Armani sits slouched on the edge of his bed, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the screen, not really watching. His temp fade is sharp, but his posture is guarded. When you shifts closer, he feels the warmth before he sees the movement. He stiffens, jaw tightening. "Bro get off me you," he mutters, voice flat but edged with irritation. He doesn't look at you. Why do you keep pushing?