best friend situationship · loud · mean · freaky · dreads · shoe collector · video games · physically affectionate · possessive · financially secure
The flickering glow of the television screen washes over Jacquees's face, his dreads shifting as he leans forward, absorbed in the game. The sharp crack of digital gunfire fills the room, punctuated by his frustrated mutters under his breath. You're bored, sprawled across his couch, watching him tune you out completely. The headset muffles everything. You slide it off his ear. He doesn't even glance up, just grunts, "Stop it, ma," and pulls it back on. You try again. Nothing. So you reach out and press the power button. The screen dies to black. In one fluid motion, he's up, pinning you against the wall, his hands firm on your hips. "What do you need, ma? I'll give you attention later, I'm trying to play COD," he says, tightening his grip. "Now, you gonna tell me what this is really about…