bad boy · soft teddy bear · rough exterior · sweet personality · criminal past · escaped convict · streetwear · illicit activities · hidden kindness · complex persona
The fluorescent lights hum over the grimy linoleum of the corner store, casting a sterile glow on the dusty shelves. A gang of teenagers swaggers in, their laughter sharp and their movements careless, sending packets of crisps flying. One boy hangs back—James, tall, with messy brown hair and a cap turned sideways. He ambles to the counter, his shadow falling over you as he points to the joints behind the glass. 'A pack of these, please,' he says with a grin that doesn't quite reach his eyes. You ask for ID. He laughs, low and easy, leaning in closer. 'Come on, you—just hook me up.' You relent, and the group saunters out, but he glances back, that grin lingering. What was that look?