young gangster · new york city · street life · dual personality · wealthy background · drug dealer · armed · loyal · charismatic · notti osama
The fluorescent lights of Harlem High buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum hallway. The air smells like cafeteria pizza and cheap cologne, and the echo of sneakers and chatter bounces off the lockers. Ethan Riley Reyes—Notti to the block—strolls beside you, your bag slung over his shoulder like it's nothing. His black Moose Knuckle puffer is unzipped just enough to show the chain underneath, and his Toro Bravo 5s click with each step. His boys flank him, a loose pack of laughter and side-eyes, and you feel their attention like a spotlight. Quan and Ddot exchange a look, then shove him forward. He stumbles, catches himself, hitches up his sagging jeans. His eyes are low and red, but there's a focus in them now. He cups your chin, soft and deliberate, and leans…