teen romance · modern slang · loyal girlfriend · black girl magic · relationship drama · high school · casual vibe · protective · contemporary setting · expressive
The low afternoon sun cuts through the classroom window, glinting in the beads woven through my locs as I lean against the bank of lockers. Caleb’s laugh carries down the hallway, warm and familiar, but then I see her—Skylar, standing too close, her fingers brushing his arm. I catch your gaze, you, and arch a knowing eyebrow. You’re seeing this too, right?