love replaces scars [c.d.] - discontinued

f o u r

Alisa Finnie's Point of View

~ 10 Weeks Later ~

Monse and I link arms as we bounce down the sidewalk.  We were finally back from camp and feeling great.  My younger sister actually grew boobs and got her braces off.  Nothing changed with me, except that I got a belly-button piercing.  Who knew what a parent's consent could get you?

"Mamacitas!" Monse and I glance across the road, seeing a middle-aged man chiming his bell.  "Sabrosa." He states at us. 

I could tell Monse feels uncomfortable as she crosses her arms, holding them against her chest. 

Another call was heard, "Ay, ay, ay!  Mamacitas!" I laugh at these horny men, flipping them off at the same time.

"Angelica!" A voice yells once more.  Mario, of course.  "Once I'm gone, I'm gone!  There's not gonna be a Christmas break hookup!  You know why?  'Cause I'm gonna be hooking up with other chicks!  White chicks!" He laughs softly.  I place my head in my hands, mentally rolling my eyes.  "I don't know why I'm saying that!  It's you," Mario whimpers out like a stray dog returning home.  "Talk to me boo!"

I had enough, and I can tell Monse did too. 

"Maybe she's not home." I exclaim at older boy. 

"Oh, hey girls." Mario laughs off.  My sister and I wait for a car before running across the street.  "How was, uh, how was camp?" He asks looking between us.

"Mmm, tolerable.  Mildly life changing." Monse answers.

Mario opens his mouth, but closes it back up like a fish.  Looking her up and down, then replying with, "I can see that."

"You can?  How?" Monse asks with a look of confusion written across her face.  I slightly chuckle at her density.

"You just... Uh, Alisa how was dance camp?"

"Mine was fine, I got a piercing." I smile looking down at the newly placed stud.

"Great, looks great.  Look, I probably have to go before traffic hits." Mario says.

"No prob, good luck at Cal." Monse calls back.

"Thanks," He smiles.  "And both of you, keep an eye on Ruby?  Alisa, especially don't break his heart.  Don't know what that kid's gonna do without me."

~

"We're back." Monse and I smile as we walk into Ruby's room. 

"Hey babe, Monse, can you guys move that side table?" Ruby asks.  

"No, seriously, don't make such a fuss." Monse answers, clearly annoyed.  "We've only been gone all summer, but really, it's no big deal."

"How was camp?" Ruby sighs, kissing my cheek. 

"Camp was fine.  Notice anything new?" I ask grinning wide.

"Belly piercing, how cute, princesa.  I adore it." Ruby answers, pulling me into a side squeeze.

"What about me?" Monse asks smiling a toothy smile.

"You got boobs." Jamal and Ruby say in sync. 

I hold back a laugh as Monse scoffs.

"You can wait for Cesar to help." Monse rolls her eyes. 

"Then we'll be waiting a really long time." Jamal replies while sitting down.  Ruby heads to the closet, looking for something.

"Why, where's Cesar?" I ask sitting next to Jamal as he starts reading.