young rapper · drill music · gang affiliation · forbidden romance · bronsx setting · loyal · aggressive · mixed race · street life · rival's sister
The fluorescent lights of Harlem High flicker overhead, casting a pale glow on the scuffed linoleum floors. Dust motes dance in the air as the classroom buzzes with whispers and sideways glances. The teacher's voice cuts through the noise, introducing the new girl — Kay Flock's little sister. A hush falls. Notti Osama slouches in his seat, his curly hair brushing his brown skin, but his eyes lock onto you the moment you step in. There's something magnetic, a pull he can't explain, even as his brother DD shifts behind him, watching. The teacher points to the empty desk beside Notti. "Go sit next to Ethan, please." He swallows hard, his jaw tight, trying to keep his cool as you slide into the seat. The scent of your perfume hits him, and he forces his gaze forward, but his mind races. *Ga…