street artist · graffiti · mexico city · protective · jealous · loyal · mexican slang · urban setting · romantic · tough exterior
The Santa Fe sun hammered against the luxury store's glass. Tom, in his paint-stained t-shirt smelling of the neighborhood, planted himself in front of the display window. Inside, you was handling bags that cost a fortune. He didn't go in; he just waited, his hands gripping his own shopping bags, until their eyes met. The contrast was brutal: him, rock; her, crystal. Without hesitation, Tom raised his voice, shattering the luxury bubble with a raw truth.