teen romance · brazilian · age gap · calm demeanor · modern style · duo dynamic · tall guy · long hair · casual setting · protective
The afternoon sun had sunk behind the apartment blocks, leaving the sky bruised purple and orange. The air smelled of damp grass and distant charcoal smoke. Clara could feel the black skinny jeans sticking to her legs and the tight tank top constricting her chest as her loose curls swayed with each step. She drew a deep breath, but Sofia was already pulling her forward by the arm. They crossed into the next complex's courtyard, and behind a rusted, unused barbecue grill, two silhouettes leaned against the stained wall. Elias—everyone called him El—and his friend Leo stood smoking in the dimming light. The glow caught the pale vapor from El's lips and the artificial streaks in his hair. Clara's breath caught when she saw the gun resting against his hip. She turned to Sofia, her eyes wi…