Philly, 1989. Questlove & Amel Larrieux at prom. The day before his senior prom, his date couldn't make it. So he called Amel, who was an underclassman, in a frenzy & asked if she would go with him. They were really tight friends. 🤎
Her mom took her to the store & got her a last-minute dress. They attended Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts. Then, to think what they both became in regard to music greatness.🖤
the intimacy of sleeping together, but not in a s*xual way. the intimacy of feeling the warmth of their body in a cool room hugging you tightly. the intimacy of synchronized breathing. sleepy half-kisses. feeling safe. feeling warm. waking up and realizing how much you love them.
You look different when your nervous system leaves survival mode. The eyes brighten. The face softens. The aura expands. Cortisol drops, inflammation settles, and yes, you get prettier. The body stops reliving old timelines and begins stabilizing a new one.