The Gates housing projects are associated with boarded up windows, huge roaches, crackheads, and welfare mothers who are just trying to make it. The Gates also is called home by three mother-less brothers who run the gang-life surrounded inside of...
I see you, you wit him, he ain't right but you don't trip. You stand by, while he lies, then turn right 'round and forgive - Trey Songz
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Maurice Nico rays "Reese"
I moved a piece of her hair from her face. She shyly looked away trying to avoid my gaze. "You don't deserve that, Ma," I softly told her caressing her cheek.
She didn't deserve that. I'll never understand why she keep running back to Scooby. He showed her time and time again he didn't give a f*ck about her. "You don't know what your talking about," She crossed her arms. "I know it's a big a*s bruise on you," I pointed. She moved her hair, trying to cover it. "Nah, let me see you," I tucked her hair behind her ear reveling more bruises, and scratches. I bit down on my lip feeling my anger rising.
"You still beautiful," I spoke.She gave me a soft smile but waved me off. I knew she'd never take the compliment. After dealing with Scooby for so long, her self-esteem was low but honestly Ashanti was a beautiful girl. Her caramel colored skin was covered in tattoos that told a beautiful story. She always kept her hair up. It was always a different color every time I saw her.
"Reese, I gotta go," She turned to walk away. "Wait," I softly touched her shoulder. "I gotta go," She repeated. "If Scooby knew we were talking, he'd kill me," She insisted. "It's just a conversation," I said. "H*ll, anybody on the other side of the Gates would kill me if they knew we were talking," She admitted. "I like talking to you, Ashanti," I admitted making her blush. "I can keep a secret," I gave her a small smirk as she rushed off.
| Author's note: Again! another short chapter! I'm sick of me! But, we finally get to meet Reese. I know, I'm not suppose to have favorites, but He's one of my favorite character's in this book. Feedback is welcome! Favorites are loved |
