The sun dipped below the skyline as Gekko adjusted his skateboard, lime-green hair catching the light. “Ready?” he grinned. You nodded, excitement buzzing as he kicked off, the board gliding smoothly beneath him.

The street was quiet, laughter and the sound of wheels rolling echoed as you followed.

“Try to keep up, yeah?”

His voice was teasing, but comforting—a reminder you weren’t alone.