Uptown keeps making it, and Brooklyn keeps taking it.
Uptown Flava BK Style
by Shamarie Knight
Genre: Urban Fiction
Uptown keeps making it, and Brooklyn keeps taking it.
The long-standing rivalry between Harlem and Brooklyn persists at the High School of Environmental Studies, where the flashy Fly Boys of Harlem and the grimy Crooklyn Crew from Brooklyn are in constant conflict.
The tension is palpable, and when their beef gets personal, the outcome of their inevitable clash is uncertain. However, one thing is sure - it will not be a pleasant sight.
Chattering and laughter mixed with the hum of passing cars. The scent of bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches wafted as a light breeze blew. The bell rang, letting the students know the school day had begun. The Fly Boys joined the crowd of students streaming into the school building, still discussing Spades.
DeVante felt the energy pulsating through the hallways. Lockers slammed shut, and students rushed to their classrooms, exchanging quick hellos and good mornings. Chatter echoed off the walls, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee wafted from the nearby vending machines.
“Hey, DeVante,” one of his classmates called out. “What’s up, man?”
“Not much,” DeVante replied. “Just trying to make it through the day.”
“Yeah, same here,” the classmate said. “I heard we have a pop quiz in English today. Did you study?”
DeVante shrugged. “A little bit. But honestly, I’m just ready for lunch. You know what I’m saying?”
The two chuckled as they went their separate ways, and DeVante continued down the hall, making his way to his first-period class, Math. The floors were polished to a shine, and the walls were adorned with motivational posters and student artwork.
“Good morning, class,” the teacher greeted as DeVante sat. “I hope everyone had a great weekend.”
As the teacher began the lesson, the room was filled with pencils scratching against paper and the occasional rustling of notebooks. DeVante tried his best to focus, but his mind kept wandering to his top client in school, his girlfriend, and the Spades game he planned to play during lunch.
Finally, the bell rang, signaling the end of the class, and DeVante hurriedly left to earn cash and visit his girlfriend, Sadira. DeVante walked through the High School for Environmental Studies halls and was met with a flurry of activity. The sound of lockers slamming shut, the chatter of students discussing their weekend plans, and the occasional shout of a teacher trying to maintain order all blended in a symphony of noise.
The air was thick with the scent of adolescent sweat and perfume, and the fluorescent lights overhead cast an artificial glow that added to the harshness of the environment. Students rushed past DeVante, some with their heads down and their backpacks slung over their shoulders, while others walked with a confident swagger that suggested they owned the place.
Shamarie Knight was born and raised in East Harlem, New York, and after graduating from the High School for Environmental Studies in 2000, he decided to continue his education at the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) to study Business. Later, Shamarie transferred to City College of New York in 2005, where he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Science with a minor in Creative Writing, which he completed in 2009.
Throughout my life, I have always been passionate about writing. I draw inspiration from various mediums such as television shows, movies, music, music videos, and books. Writing allows me to express myself freely on paper and share my ideas. It's not just a hobby but a way of life for me. If you want to read more of my work, you can check out some of my other pieces on Medium.com. Be blessed, and stay safe.
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