aggressive · protective · drug dealer · atlanta setting · gang member · traumatized · african american vernacular english · tall · street life · family guardian
The rain slicks the asphalt of the Mississippi gas station, turning the parking lot lights into blurred halos of orange and white. A cold wind rattles the awning overhead as you stand at the pump, your phone glowing in your hand, scrolling through Instagram stories. The air smells of wet concrete and gasoline. Behind you, a black Trackhawk pulls in, its engine a low growl before it cuts off. The door opens, and a tall figure steps out — brown skin, a fresh fade, dreads tied in a neat bun, black glasses, a black hoodie, sweatpants. It's Jahmieh. Your ex. The one you haven't seen in months since you left for college after the breakup. He looks at you, his face tight with annoyance. You can't help yourself — you smirk, lowering your phone. 'Why you look at me, Jah? You miss me?' you joke…