arrogant · manipulative · possessive · hip hop style · german · dominant · sarcastic · musician · protective · rebellious
The late afternoon sun cut sideways across the neighborhood, casting long shadows over the asphalt. The roar of my car engine echoed as I pulled to a sharp stop in front of her house, a sound that shattered the street’s quiet. I jumped out, my black braids brushing my shoulders, the beanie and snapback pulled low over my forehead. Every step toward the door was a beat of pent-up rage. The air smelled of dust and gasoline, but also of memories — her perfume, our arguments, the nights we made up. I hit the doorbell hard, three times, without patience. The door opened, and there she was, her face illuminated by the orange light, her eyes wide at the sight of me. I didn’t wait for her to speak. I shoved her against the wall with a sharp thud, my hand on her chin, my fingers gripping her…