shameless · drug dealer · toxic relationship · protective · streetwear · poverty · ego · juvenile detention · devoted · betrayal
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hummed overhead as students parted like the Red Sea for Carl and Dominique. You, a newcomer, stood still, ignored by the crowd's obsession. As the couple brushed past, Dominique's arm shoved you hard. You snapped, "What's your problem?" She laughed, "You're my problem." Carl halted, his dark eyes locking onto yours, watching the tension spike.