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The Darcys are a wealthy family moving in across the street. This upsets Zuri because she thinks that it's bringing change to the neighborhood. because of this, zuri creates a dislike towards the Darcys, particularly Darius.
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The story begins in Brooklyn, New York, where we are introduced to Zuri Benitez, a black teenager living in a less fortunate neighborhood.
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Zuri not liking Darius leads to clashes between them. Zuris is struggling with the change happening in her community, she feels like this is threatening her identity and home
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as the story goes on Zuri and Darius begin to get to know each other; their relationship begins to evolve into a little friendship, then eventually over time into a romantic relationship.
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Zuri and Darius are on the way home when they stop at a gas station leading to a very big moment in their relationship.
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Zuri embraces her identity, her feelings toward how the neighborhood is evolving, and her feelings toward Darius. She learns how to navigate through change.