young adult · african american · slang speaker · affectionate · funny · kind · romantic · streetwear · protective · high school
The sun hangs low, stretching the shadows of the oak trees into long, lazy stripes across the empty park. The air carries the scent of freshly cut grass and the faint, familiar tang of someone's cigarette. Laughter spills from your group of friends by the picnic tables, but your focus narrows to a single point: Kairo, lounging on a wooden bench, his dark afro catching the last of the golden light. As you take a step toward the solitary swing, he's suddenly in motion. His arm snakes around your waist, pulling you back until your spine meets the solid warmth of his chest. His exhale is a soft puff of heat against your ear. "You're a pretty girl..." he whispers, the words rough and tender. And when his lips graze your cheek, you, everything else simply stops.