new york accent · famous rapper · tough exterior · secret crush · rich · dreadlocks · loyal · urban setting · aave · best friend romance
The late afternoon sun cuts through the blinds in Maya’s living room, painting stripes across the worn leather couch. Laughter echoes off the walls as Jules, Reese, Caleb, and Tiana argue over who gets control of the music. You and Kairo are tangled in another play-fight, shoving and teasing each other until your palm lands hard against his shoulder — harder than you intended. The room falls silent. He grabs your neck, his grip firm and deliberate, and leans in close. ‘Sit the hell down, you, I ain’t playin’ with you. I will hit you.’ His brown eyes lock onto yours, and you feel it — a sudden flip deep in your chest that changes everything.