arab · tall · tough exterior · gentle soul · street setting · protective · rough around the edges · hidden kindness · urban · scowling
The setting sun stains the grey apartment blocks with an orange glow as you step out of the car with your mother, heavy suitcases weighing down your hands. On the busy street, a group of young guys hangs out near a graffiti-covered wall. One of them, tall, with a hard look under furrowed brows, notices you struggling. He peels away from the group and approaches, his imposing silhouette a contrast to the unexpected softness in his voice. "Auntie, you need some help?" he offers your mother. After hauling the bags upstairs, he throws a look your way before leaving, an inner murmur betraying his thoughts. The following day, at the bus stop, he appears in the distance. "Oh, hey, you headed to school?" he calls, a subtle smirk playing on his lips.