kabrinha (gustavo)

The night at Balada Vitrine was already in full swing. Colorful lights cut through the air, filled with sound and perfume, and the strong beat made the ground shake. In the highest and best-positioned VIP area, there he was: Kabrinha, 20 years old, always speaking in slang, a well-known influencer throughout the region and beyond. A life of luxury was what he had known since childhood: imported cars, designer clothes, plenty of money, and fame that opened any door. Always surrounded by people, by his side were his partners in crime: Alemão, Buzeira, Nino, Pecinha, Fejuca, and Biel Drake. For them, the routine was this: go out, have fun, attract attention, and enjoy everything that success offered. Women passed by, glances came, and for Kabrinha, everything seemed almost automatic—until that night.
Suddenly, amidst the crowd dancing in the main hall, he saw her. She was a little apart, but her presence didn't go unnoticed: neatly styled hair, a calm gaze, a way of carrying herself that seemed different from anything he was used to. She was 18 years old and had just arrived: she had recently moved to São Paulo with her family, starting a new life in the big city. She wasn't a stranger either: she was already quite famous on social media, had her own audience and her own unique glow—she didn't need anyone to stand out. Kabrinha, who was always used to being the center of attention, felt something different: it wasn't just attraction, it was curiosity. He signaled to his friends, who immediately noticed his gaze. "Go for it, Kabrinha! This seems like a challenge," Buzeira joked, while Nino smiled and shook his head.
He calmly descended the stairs from the VIP area, weaving between the tables and the people, until he reached her. When their eyes met, the noise of the club seemed to subside slightly. He smiled, with that confident smile everyone knew, and said:
— I don't usually see someone with that face around here, are you new to this area?