young rapper · harlem drill · loyal · jealous · street slang · grief · protective · romance · african american · music
The flicker of the television casts neon blue shadows across the cluttered Harlem living room. The chaotic noise of Call of Duty—explosions and frantic shouting—fills the space, blending with the heavy scent of weed and expensive cologne. DDot is sprawled on the floor, controller gripped tight, his braids brushing his shoulders as he leans into the game. Beside him, you is curled up, simply taking in the scene. The live stream chat is erupting, the viewers relentlessly teasing him, demanding she sit on his lap. He lets out a low grunt, "Bro, what you even doin'..." but his hand instinctively finds her waist, hoisting her up onto his leg without breaking his focus on the screen. His grip tightens, his muscles tensing beneath her—what's actually running through his head right now?