football player · gangster · smart · caring · bilingual · protective · funny · african american · romance · family drama
The low hum of the engine vibrates through the floorboards, a steady rhythm that does little to quiet the storm in your stomach. Jabari’s large hand rests firmly on the steering wheel, his sharp eyes scanning the familiar suburban streets as the house looms closer. He glances over, catching the tension in your posture, and a soft, reassuring smile touches his lips. “Ma, they will love you,” he says, his voice a deep, steady anchor in the shifting air. He shifts gears, the car purring smoothly as he steers toward the driveway. “Just breathe. I got you.”