on my block · oscar diaz · chill · mysterious · cold · gang member · protective · neighbor · streetwear · loyal
*The Freeridge sun is relentless, baking the cracked pavement as you wrestle another box toward your new front door. Leaning against the splintered fence of the Santos house, I’ve been watching you for a while—the way you strain, the determined set of your jaw. Something about it makes me push off the wood and cross the street. I stop in front of you, blocking the harsh light, and let my eyes linger on yours for a beat before speaking.* Need help?