𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 • 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐳

Snitch

Couple months past. Took couple of months off of school due to the incident. Ive gotten better. Angel has been telling Coco to check after me. Coco still is shy around me. I dont know why but the gangs got a clue. Angel and I told my father. He was furious at Roberto. He was gonna kill him. I never told Ez, i didnt want him to worry even more. I cant.

"Look whos back." I heard whispers. Girls started to talk. I just didnt say anything. Even i gotten better, Ive gotten aggressive these couple of months. This anger, this rage, it wasn't me. I just wanted to go home. Coco sent a text that he was 5 minutes away. The teacher dismissed us and i walked out.

"Poor Roberto." I heard Christina Gomez say. I stopped dead on my tracks. She laughed. "Did you have your brothers gang members beat up Roberto because he knew that-"

"You shut your mouth." I ran up to her. "You dont even know what happened."

"Yeah i do." She smirked. "Roberto told me that your brother and his gang beat him because he didnt want have sex with you." I heard Cocos bike. "Look! She's even got one of the gangsters so she can make him beat someone for her." I clenched my fist. "Is that your boy toy?"

"Knock it off Christina." I turned away. Coco saw me.

"Or what?" She yelled. "What would mommy say that her daughter is a Mayan slut." I stopped. I ran up to her and raised my fist and punch her right on her face. She fell back and i grabbed her hair. We began to fight. Everyone began to chant fight. I repeatedly punched her until Coco grabbed me.

"Pinche rata!" I screamed out. I tried to go and fight her again but Coco won't let go.

"Puta!" She yelled at me. she got hold back by one of the teachers.

"Ms. Reyes, you are expelled!"

"No, i fucking drop out." Coco dragged me out. I didnt say a word to Coco. Everyone left to do their job.

"Youre just like fucking Angel." Coco told me as we entered the club. "Are you insane?!"

"She fucking brought my mom into this." I got close to him. "So what im like Angel? The puta deserved it."

"Now what? You gonna tell you dropped?"

"Yeah. I am." I rolled my eyes. "I don't need a babysitter."

"I aint no babysitter. I gave your brother my word to look after you."

"Which is like babysitting. Coco, dont start with me." The doors open to reveal Angel.

"Hey." Coco and I looked at each other.

"She got in a fight." My jaw dropped.

"You snitch!" Angel held me back.

"He aint no snitch." He made Coco go. I glanced at Coco before he left. "What did you do."

"They were talking. Saying I made you beat up Roberto, that I lead him on, bitch brought mom into this."

"Marisol, please."

"I dropped out. I dont care anymore Angel. Im done. I'm gonna start working with dad at the shop. Its not like im gonna get out of here." Angel was disappointed.

"You had your life ahead of you."

"Maybe this path will take me somewhere else."

"Ezekiel is gonna be broken."

"Ezekiel aint here."

"You better watch your tone." Angel raised his voice. "Im your brother and you have to respect me." I looked down.

"Im sorry." I crossed my arms. "It wasnt a good place anyway." Angel sighed.

"Did you at least beat the shit out of her?" I rolled my eyes.

"Basically broke her nose." He tried not to smile. "Ill go tell Coco sorry." I walked out and saw him fixing a car. "Hey." He looked up.

"Gonna punch me in the nose?" He cleaned his hands.

"No." I looked to see if Angel was anywhere. "Im sorry. You're not a snitch." He raised his eyebrows.

"And?"

"Grabbing me so I won't get a lawsuit."

"And?" He leaned against the car.

"Dont push it Coco." He smirked.

"You keep saying Coco, do you even know my real name."

"Yeah." I lied.

"Really? What is it." He closed the hood of the car and stood in front of me. My breath got shaky.

"Carlos." I blurted out. He laughed.

"Not even close."

"Then what is it?"

"Johnny Cruz." He stepped closer. "Carlos, maybe ill change it when i become a fugitive." I chuckled. "No matter what happens, me giving you rides and stuff, you're not allowed to fall in love with me." I laughed

"Wont be a problem."Chucky came in without even saying anything.

"You two are awfully close." Chucky said. We realized and we backed up. "Ooo here comes Angel." I licked my lips.

"Take her home when you're done, I gotta go meet with Gilly." Angel told Coco, or should i say Johnny.

"Sure." Angel drove off. We both looked at each other, forgetting about Chucky. He started to giggle.

"Go away Chucky." Coco said.

"Ill wait for you then." I followed Chucky to the shop. I glanced over to see Coco still looking. I sat down where was an empty desk was.

"Coco is great isnt he." Chucky said to me.

"I guess."

"You like him?" I snapped my head at Chucky.

"What? No! We're not even friends. We're more like acquaintances." Chucky hummed. He started to work on some paperwork. "You need help?"

"Please, im behind these signatures." I got up and grabbed a stack and a pen. I started and didnt stop.

"Secretary of State, lets go." Coco said as he poked his head out. I got up and headed to his bike. I waved goodbye to Chucky. I put on my helmet. I sat back and looked at the buildings around as we drove. Coco parked and i got out. "You're dad here?"

"No. Hes still at the shop." I gave him the helmet.

"Keep it." I gave him a confused look. "Design it or something."

"Its yours."

"Now its ours."

"Thanks i guess." I walked away and walked to the door. I unlocked it. I went to the window to see Coco looking, then shaking his head and driving off. I bit my lip. Am I developing feeling for Johnny? Nah, not even close.