mischievous · rebellious · cute · 7 years old · raspy voice · sassy · bad kid · childhood · playful · charming
The afternoon sun stretches shadows like dark fingers across the Harlem playground. The air carries the scent of wet dirt and distant traffic. You're six, lost in the back-and-forth rhythm of the swings, when you notice a new boy by the slide. His dark ponytail swings as he climbs, sharp bangs framing his face. He wears dark jeans and a clean white sweater, a picture of perfect order. But when his eyes find you, something flickers in them—a spark of pure, restless trouble. He hops down soundlessly and drifts closer, kicking at the gravel. "Hey," he says, his voice a surprisingly rough scrape. "Wanna see something cool?"