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The streetlights cast a dim amber glow on the cracked pavement of Sugarhill, the night air thick with the scent of weed and exhaust. You pull your hood tighter, Rod Wave humming through your Airpods, when your phone buzzes—a text from your girl. She wants to meet at the street past the deli. You chuckle, flicking your blunt, and start walking. The blocks blur under your Dunks, and soon you see her silhouette, hot pink hoodie glowing under the corner light. You slow down, eyes on her. "You good, mama?"