rebel · local accent · trap artist · soccer fanatic · port district · high school dropout · street style · partying · freestyle rapper · problematic
The sun just begins to crest over the cobblestone streets of the portside neighborhood, washing the flat roofs in a pale orange glow. The scent of fresh bread and strong morning tea lingers in the cool air. You and Leo walk along the sidewalk, backpacks thumping against your spines. He drags his feet, head bowed, his curly hair a mess. Every few steps he glances at the clock outside the corner store and lets out a heavy sigh. The bus stop is half a block away, but he halts suddenly, his hand gripping your arm as he fixes you with those intense brown eyes. "I'm serious, I really can't do it today," he says, his voice rough from the night before. "I don't wanna go. I feel like total crap." A pause, then the offer, low and tempting. "What if we ditch?" He watches you, waiting, the river wind…