Love Radio: Chapters 6–10

by Ebony LaDelle
As a Detroit DJ spinning hits along with romantic advice, seventeen-year-old Prince Jones challenges Danielle Ford to give him three dates to make her fall in love with him.

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  1. relish
    derive or receive pleasure from
    My goal was to make her laugh as much as possible and ask her about her writing, and for a moment I felt my jokes hittin’ and even watched her eyes dance as she relished her dreams of moving to New York City.
  2. cadence
    the rhythmic rise and fall of the voice
    My mom faces me. “Prinnnnnce.” Anytime she says my name with that cadence, I know the conversation is over.
  3. drafty
    not airtight; exposed to currents of air
    The pictures that line her walls, the massively cozy fireplace in the family room, the finished basement with carpet and a plush sofa where Danielle and I sat, which wasn’t nearly as drafty as my room and included a bathroom, a laundry room, and two separate bedrooms.
  4. seethe
    be in an agitated emotional state
    “But you know it’s true,” I declare, seething. “He was the one who left us after you were diagnosed. What kinda coward does that? You shouldn’t have to apologize ’cause he’s a man that can’t take care of his.”
  5. forge
    make out of components, often in an improvising manner
    I look up at the colossal construction of my school in downtown Detroit, forged from brick and glass, which holds almost three thousand students.
  6. contemplate
    reflect deeply on a subject
    I still can’t shake this girl and have been contemplating my next move, trying to figure out a way I can impress her on our first official date.
  7. dote
    shower with love; show excessive affection for
    I see her and I see a mannequin doll that wants to be doted on but offers nothing in return.
  8. infringe
    advance beyond the usual limit
    She edges closer, completely infringing on my personal space.
  9. sashay
    walk with a lofty proud gait, often to impress others
    She sashays away, her black leggings hugging her small waist, and I swear it feels like she exaggerated her walk, hoping I’m looking.
  10. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
    Sure...just don’t get too elaborate on me. We keeping it casual, right?
  11. misogyny
    hatred of women
    “Okay, Captain Liberation,” Malik replies, and my smile molds into a grimace as I make a mental note to school him again on misogyny later.
  12. console
    a scientific instrument with displays and an input device
    I fiddle with my audio console and play a song as DJ Mike walks into the booth.
  13. curtly
    in an abrupt and discourteous manner
    “Don’t play me, Dani,” Rashida responds curtly.
  14. gaudy
    tastelessly showy
    I survey the gaudy carpet, filled with confetti and spaceships, and watch the items dance under my light-up wheels.
  15. element
    the situation in which you are happiest and most effective
    I don’t know why I assumed being here with Prince would make me feel any different. If anything, I feel even sillier, knowing that Prince is in his element and everyone knows who he is.
  16. rebut
    overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
    “I’ve been coming here for years. I used to help my uncle deejay, and when I wasn’t in the booth, I was in the rink. I’ll hold your hand the entire time.”
    “Yeah, but you’re gonna outshine me on the floor,” I rebut, with a pout.
  17. warily
    in a manner marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
    Prince swoops in and grips my forearm to keep me steady, and slowly leads me to the hardwood floor. He looks at me warily.
  18. inclination
    an attitude of mind that favors one alternative over others
    My first inclination is to follow him wherever he leads me. My next one is to run.
  19. mortified
    made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
    “We got a special person in the house. Everyone welcome DJ LoveJones!!!” The crowd cheers and I am astonished. These people really love Prince. I turn back to look at him as his uncle hands him his headphones, and Prince looks almost...mortified?
  20. incandescent
    characterized by ardent emotion, intensity, or brilliance
    And under the dance lights, Prince is incandescent, keeping up with the mood of the skaters, eyeing their moves and switching up the music based on their taste, going from R&B to funk to trap in no time flat.
  21. fabricate
    make up something artificial or untrue
    “Well, if you took me anywhere else for this fabricated holiday, I would have been offended. But this was worth it.”
    “Do you know the real meaning behind Sweetest Day?”
  22. flagrant
    conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
    “Who knows. I just hope... FOR REAL!?” I yell at a flagrant foul called.
  23. blasphemy
    profane language
    “Get this blasphemy out my house,” I utter, and change the subject.
  24. tress
    (usually plural) a long lock of hair
    He runs his fingers through his dark tresses, trying to keep it casual.
  25. wane
    become smaller
    We both laugh, but the notification on my phone causes my smile to wane.
  26. coy
    showing marked and often playful evasiveness or reluctance
    “Oh, she’s being coy, James. But if you don’t want to tell us, you don’t have to.”
  27. broach
    bring up a topic for discussion
    My parents never know how to broach that subject.
  28. bask
    derive or receive pleasure from
    We enjoy breakfast and each other’s company, me and Mom both basking in my dad’s presence, which we’ve sorely missed.
  29. halal
    conforming to dietary laws
    “Also, you didn’t have to drive practically to Novi to get me some ice cream.”
    “You know I didn’t go for you. Guernsey Farms is halal friendly. You just gave me a reason to. This is a celebration, girl!”
  30. rekindle
    arouse again
    And while Rashida has been persistent in rekindling our friendship, I am almost certain Esi isn’t pressed to do the same.
  31. naive
    inexperienced
    “It’s obvious you want something from me, Destiny. You always have. Whether it’s a ride or a hypeman or to borrow whatever, it’s always been about you. We were friends for so long, but I was too young and naive to see that.”
  32. clout
    special advantage or influence
    “How did you manage to get that type of clout?”
  33. coherent
    marked by an orderly and consistent relation of parts
    Maybe he now understands why I’m unable to form coherent sentences.
  34. legacy
    anything handed down by someone or something in the past
    My dad started this business as a record store, and the name has such a legacy, I wanted to preserve it. I’m so thankful the city named it a landmark.
  35. euphoria
    a feeling of great elation
    She goes for it and gives me the biggest embrace, and my stomach makes a noise. I try to play it off, and she seems in such a state of euphoria that I don’t think she noticed.
  36. intoxicating
    extremely exciting
    I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much joy radiate from her face. And it’s intoxicating.
  37. marquee
    a structure, often with a signboard, over an entrance
    We drive down Woodward, past the blue, yellow, and red neon Fox Theatre marquee and right into the heart of downtown to park.
  38. inebriated
    stupefied or excited by a chemical substance
    Dani turns to her right to find a slightly inebriated man in the distance dressed as Santa Claus, yelling, “Merry Christmas” to everyone he walks past.
  39. contend
    maintain or assert
    “There’s nothing wrong with community college. But Prince, you’re so much smarter than this. You’re not going to be challenged there,” he contends, pointing to his computer screen.
  40. stark
    devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
    I look at the stark white wall and let a long exhale escape my mouth before I speak.
Created on Mon Jan 29 09:22:41 EST 2024 (updated Tue Jan 30 14:33:18 EST 2024)

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