Best friends since birth. Same street . Same routines. Same person; always. Armani and TJ. Armani loves loudly. She's warm, affectionate, and always reaching for the people she cares about. Closeness comes naturally to her-it's how she survives. TJ doesn't do emotions. He's distant, guarded, and cold to almost everyone. Almost. Everyone but his inner circle. Especially Armani. For Armani, he shows up. Protects. Stays beside her. Loves her in ways he never learned how to say out loud. Their bond has always been safe. Familiar. Untouchable. Until things got complicated and someone fell first, and pretty damn hard. ----- "Mani you're not alone , you have me don't you? You will always have me" "I know I'm not alone Tj , I just feel lonely" "Then I'll be lonely with you" ...