By: Dakota Guy
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Jakobe Byrd looks out the window, watching for his friend’s mom to pull up. It’s his first time getting to hang out with the boys. |
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| Lamar Byrd checks his son Jakobe’s location one more time before letting him leave. A dad’s trust always comes with a little tech backup. |
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LJ Byrd, ranked No. 60 in the Class of 2028 for basketball, finally gets a rare day off. With Jakobe out of the house, he’s catching up on sleep in his bed. |
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After sleeping most of the day, LJ Byrd finally gets up and makes himself a bowl of cereal. A slow afternoon fits just right on a rare off day. |
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LJ Byrd sits at his computer, starting up Discord to link with his online friends. The grind doesn’t stop it just switches from the court to the keyboard. |
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LJ Byrd smiles at his screen, waiting for his friend to join the call. After a full day of rest, he's finally back in the game. |
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LJ Byrd leans in, eyes locked on the screen as the game begins. The chill day shifts into full focus mode. |
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LJ Byrd gets headshotted in Fortnite and slams his fist on the desk in frustration. The calm day takes a sharp turn in the final round. |
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LJ Byrd switches games, scrolling through his library for something new. One rage quit just makes room for the next adventure. |
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LJ Byrd calls out to his younger brother, demanding a water mid-game. Jayce delivers it with a sigh older brother perks in full effect. |
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Jakobe Byrd returns from the hangout, sipping a Chick-fil-A milkshake and scrolling on his phone. The night’s chill vibes come with a sweet treat in hand. |
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Jakobe Byrd rushes upstairs to change his shirt after spilling the milkshake. A quick switch-up keeps the night from getting sticky. |
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Jakobe Byrd sniffs his shirt to check if it’s still clean. He’s hoping it escaped any lingering stains. |
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| Jakobe Byrd runs around his mom’s room, excitedly recounting his day. Every detail sounds bigger when you’re telling it at full speed. |
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Jakobe Byrd grabs his phone again and settles down to finish his milkshake. The day’s stories pause for a sweet, quiet moment. |
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Jakobe Byrd starts telling his dad about everything he did during his day off. The excitement in his voice shows it was one to remember. |
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Jakobe Byrd lets out his dog, who’s been bouncing with excitement since he got back. The reunion is all tail wags and happy jumps. |
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Jakobe Byrd opens the donut box to grab the last one that was saved just for him while he was away. A sweet welcome back treat. |
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Jakobe Byrd bites into the donut and finishes it in no time. Some treats disappear faster when you’ve been missed. |
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Jakobe Byrd lies in bed, scrolling through YouTube Shorts on his laptop. The perfect way to wind down after a busy day. |
