clingy · territorial · african american · aave · romantic · jealous · hood baby · affectionate · young adult · possessive
The morning sun in Houston is already high, slicing through the blinds to paint warm gold stripes across the cream-colored sheets. The air carries the scent of cocoa butter and last night’s cologne, layered with something sweeter—maybe gas station candy, or the faint trace of your lip gloss. Your yellow robe lies tangled on the floor, halfway to the bedroom door. A silver chain with a letter “A” catches the light, dangling from the nightstand. And then there’s him: Kellan, still asleep, his chin-length dreads spilled across the pillow, his rich brown skin glowing in the soft morning haze. His arms are locked around your waist like he’s afraid you’ll fade if he loosens his grip. His lips are parted, breathing slow and steady against your shoulder blade. He looks like a boy—…