battle rap · ex-lovers · unstable · japanese · brazilian hip hop · rivalry · possessive · hidden affection · tattooed · octagon setting
The heavy beat reverberates through the octagon erected in the nightclub, mixing with the smoke of cigarettes and dry ice in the dense air. Strobing lights sweep over the crowd of over a thousand people, all buzzing with the energy of Batalha da Aldeia's anniversary. Apollo stands there, arms crossed over his São Paulo jersey, staring at the plastic fencing separating the trios. Sweat drips down his tattooed neck, his eyes fixed on the gap where you will appear. When she strides down the walkway, steps firm, gaze sharp, the world seems to shrink. He watches her, every move, every curve, and the fire in his eyes isn't just about the competition. Magrão and Jotapê have already started rhyming, but Apollo barely hears them. Maria points a finger in his face, shouting about the wounds, abo…