DOWN BY LAW // WHEN THEY SEE US *DISCONTINUED*

Chapter 19

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It wasn't my fault.
Trust me.

1991, New York
Queensbridge

Lyric Jackson

"Talk to me Korey," I muttered, he was beyond angry. I can't blame him, but it's not like I wanted Nasir to kiss me. I don't know where he's taking me, he hasn't spoken a word after what just happened.

Nasir had blood leaking from his nose, in one swift move Korey had launched a barrage of punches into Nasir's face. Korey wasn't the fighting type, I knew that but this ticked him off to the point where he'd probably really hurt Nasir.

"Korey get off of him!" Rose tried grabbing Korey's arm but Megan shoved her back.

"Let them fight it out, Nasir needs to learn his place, just like Monica"

"Lyric you stop them, Korey only listens to you" Rose's voice rang through my ear but I couldn't see her cry. She hates when people get hurt, and by the rate Korey was going, Nasir could have permanent damage.

"LET HIM GO RAY-" My sister screamed, what's going on? This is way too much for me to handle. Here's Raymond, being searched by police officers. His face was swollen, he had two black eyes & his face was busted. What in earth just happened?

"Carl, he has five bags of marijuana in his front pocket," they pulled out the small baggies from Raymond's front pockets, he's definitely going to jail. Why would he bring drugs here of all places? Dmirikel had a nasty scratch on her face while Tupac had blood on his knuckles. I'm guessing they fought but over what?

"We leaving," I felt Korey yank my right arm, looking back was Nasir talking the most shit ever. For a person who just got beat up he sure talks a-lot.

"So you really not talking to me?" I looked out the window, while he held his tongue. I know he had some things to say to me, but he's just holding them back, like he always does. He keeps to himself & I'm tired of that. He never tells me how he feels, all I want is for him to open up to me.

The car pulled over to the side of some empty road. No one was outside, you couldn't even hear the birds chirping. I could see the anger radiating off of him, he was mad, but he has every right to be.

"I told you I was picking you up right?" His voice was heavy, I still looked out the window. I hate seeing him all upset & mad. I'm vulnerable around him and I hate it. I hate it so much that he's the only person who gets to see the real me. Every flaw, every strength, every weakness. 

"Look at me when I'm talking to you," he turned my jaw while I bit my lip. His hands are so soft but I know he's serious. "I told you I was picking you up? And yet, you let this wack ass man, take you, buy you some $200 dress. And you out here, all coupled up with him?"

"I didn't want you to waste your gas, Korey. I ain't need the dress either, I told him & yet he bought it for m-"

"Bullshit, you know I'll come after you. No matter the distance idiot," he released me from his grip while some tears fell down my cheeks.

"And then, he had the nerve to kiss you, in fronna' me. I wasn't letting that slide, and he knew I was behind you. He knew that, that's the worst part about it"