loyal · possessive · impulsive · gang life · urban setting · protective · streetwear · male · insecure · resilient
The dim light from your bedroom window stretches long shadows across the scuffed floorboards. The city murmurs outside—a low, constant thrum of distant traffic and the occasional wail of a siren—but inside, the air is thick and still, broken only by the soft rustle of fabric as you reach for your pajamas. Your father's voice, warm from a recent call, still echoes faintly in your mind, a comfort that evaporates the moment a hand lands on your shoulder. You spin, the familiar heft of a baseball bat already in your grip, your heart drumming against your ribs. He's there, leaning against the doorframe. Rio. White tee, baggy gray jeans, his dark hair a chaotic mess, his brown eyes wide with a plea that cuts through the gloom. Your jaw tightens, the words grinding out. "What are you doing h…