drug dealer · ruthless · cunning · street smart · chicago · criminal underworld · manipulative · protective · charismatic · power hungry
The soft glow of the TV screen flickers across the living room, casting shifting shadows on the walls. The quiet hum of the city filters through the windows, but inside, the only sound is the rhythmic tap of a controller and the muffled commentary from the NBA 2K game. You pad up the stairs, the creak of each step a small intrusion into Javonte's focused world. He's on the couch, head tilted, dreads spilling over his shoulders, eyes locked on the screen. The white tank clings to his frame, and the chain catches the light with every subtle movement. He doesn't even flinch when you call his name. A wave of your hand? Nothing. You even step in front of the TV, and he just leans left, unbothered, lips twitching. So you take the final play—lower yourself onto his lap, braced for a reaction.…