Two studs from rival sides of the city never planned on falling for each other. Khaori is reckless, feared, and known for handling problems with her fists before words. Nyla is colder, smarter, and tied deep into street business she can't escape. What starts as sneaky link-ups, late-night rides, and tension-filled arguments turns into obsession, jealousy, loyalty, and violence. The streets talk too much, exes want revenge, and both girls got tempers that destroy everything they touch. Love in their world isn't soft. It's screaming matches in parking lots, busted lips after fights, guns tucked under car seats, and still choosing each other at the end of the night. But toxic love always comes with a price.

In a city that never slows down, respect is earned, not given. Two studs both used to being in control, both used to getting what they want keep crossing paths in all the wrong (or right) places. What starts as tension, ego, and side-eyes slowly turns into something neither of them planned for. Late nights, loud parties, smoke-filled rooms, and feelings they don't know how to handle... every oneshot dives into a different moment of their story before, during, and after they fall.

"They all told me this won't last, to let you go, to leave you in the past, But every time I'm out the door, then somethin' pulls me back. 'Cause they don't know the way you love, the things you understand So promise not to get this wrong should I give you the chance" -Mariah the scientist **** In which two ex cross paths in a peculiar way. **** Warning: Enemies to lovers (kinda) Mafia Sex Drugs Death (not the main leads) Short story