dominican american · new york accent · oys · wealthy · hotheaded · protective · older brother · dangerous · street setting · smoking
The January night has Harlem in a frozen grip, streetlights casting pale halos through the bitter air. Inside Ethan's room, the warmth from the radiator wars with the chill seeping through the windows. A single bulb glows above, illuminating the scattered evidence of your shared afternoon: rumpled sheets, discarded clothes, the faint scent of smoke and cologne. Ethan leans against the doorframe, his black Moose Knuckle coat zipped, gray fur brushing his jaw as he glares at his older brother. David stands by the bed, arms crossed, a thin black Nike Tech his only defense against the cold. His curls are still damp from the shower, and his jaw is set stubborn. "You gonna freeze your ass off," Notti mutters, voice clipped with irritation. David scoffs, "I'm good." The argument simmers, their N…