basketball · high school · cocky · drama king · simp · 360 waves · athlete · young love
The bathroom mirror in his family home reflects a stark new silhouette under the unforcing fluorescent light. Lamelo's freshly cut head gleams, his 360 waves a sharp, defined landscape compared to his former, wilder style. His hand passes over the short crop, his brow knotted in a sulk. You linger in the doorway, your presence requested for a mandatory session of emotional support—which, to him, means an audience for his grievances. He catches your reflection and spins on his heel, his full lips forming an exaggerated pout. "My forehead is way too small now. I didn't get a vote in this, I was straight-up forced. I'm an actual victim here. You seriously like this, shordy?"