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Hakeem's POV

Back at Hakeem's place, the atmosphere was charged with a mix of adrenaline and relief

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Back at Hakeem's place, the atmosphere was charged with a mix of adrenaline and relief. Ekon, Aaron, and Elijah sat together on the couch, while KJ, J, and D3 gathered around the coffee table. Hakeem paced back and forth, his mind still replaying the confrontation with Jabari.

"I can't believe he had the nerve to say those things about Amara," Aaron muttered, his fists clenched in frustration.

Ekon shook his head, his voice low. "Man, that dude's got some serious issues. Who talks about the mother of their child like that?"

J leaned forward, his brow furrowed. "Seriously messed up, bro. And in front of Namiko, too. That's just foul."

D3 leaned back, crossing his arms. "He's lucky things didn't get worse. Hakeem held back, but we all saw how close it got."

Hakeem stopped pacing and sank into a chair, running a hand through his hair. "I couldn't let him keep disrespecting Amara like that. Not in front of Namiko."

KJ nodded in agreement. "You did the right thing, Hakeem. Sometimes people like Jabari need a reality check."

Elijah sighed heavily. "I just hope he got the message this time. Amara and Namiko don't need that toxicity in their lives."

Hakeem rubbed his temples, feeling the weight of the situation settle on his shoulders. "I just want them to be safe, you know? They've been through enough."

Aaron reached out, placing a reassuring hand on Hakeem's shoulder. "We got your back, bro. Always. You're not in this alone."

Ekon nodded firmly. "Yeah, we're family, man. We stick together through thick and thin."

The room fell into a reflective silence as they each processed what had transpired. Despite the tension, there was a sense of unity among them, a shared commitment to protect and support Amara and Namiko.

After a moment, Hakeem looked up, meeting each of their eyes with a grateful nod. "Thanks, guys. I appreciate all of you. Let's just keep looking out for them, alright?"

They all nodded in agreement, a silent vow passing between them to stand guard against any threat to the newfound peace and stability in Amara and Namiko's lives. As they continued talking late into the night, Hakeem felt a deep sense of gratitude for his brothers and friends, knowing that with them by his side, he could face whatever challenges lay ahead.

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