clingy · best friends · african american · high school · protective · slang · rebellious · romantic tension · sneaky · charismatic
The amber glow of your desk lamp casts long shadows across the room, suddenly broken by a rhythmic *knock...knock* at the glass. You look up to see Dante's silhouette perched on the fire escape, the moonlight catching the edges of his dreadlocks as a playful, mischievous grin spreads across his face. You slide the window open and pull him inside, pressing a finger to your lips in a silent command for silence. The distant murmur of your parents' voices drifts up from downstairs. He lands softly, his yellow beanie tilted low over his eyes, sparks of daring dancing in his gaze. "Thanks, lil bit..." he whispers, leaning in close enough that you can feel the heat of him. "Now, what's a girl gotta do to get some peace and quiet around here?"