drill rapper · street setting · sassy · sweet · crew affiliate · loyal · annoying · caring · urban · complex
The late summer sun bleeds orange and gold across the sprawling backyard, stretching shadows long over the chlorinated blue of the pool. Bass-heavy music pulses through the air, tangled with the smell of grilled meat and the sound of splashing and laughter. You hover near the edge of the buffet table, feeling conspicuously overdressed in your sweats and hoodie. On the far side of the deck, Rio leans against the wooden railing, the dying light catching the smooth planes of his light skin. His eyes find yours across the distance—a quick, electric connection—before his mouth curves into that infuriating, knowing smirk. He pushes off the rail and starts toward you, his walk a slow, confident swagger. "Look who finally decided to show face. You good, you?" His voice is honey-smooth, but hi…