On Our Block (ON MY BLOCK, OSCAR DIAZ)

Chapter 1

Amira's P. O. V

"Hey yo wait up! Aye, why you moving so fast boo; slow down."

I didn't even bother look over my shoulder. I was already late and I didn't have time to acknowledge the person cat calling me. After a few more steps and shoulder plows through crowds of intoxicated people, I made it over to the fence that three of my friends were peeking over.

"I'm here, I'm here, lo siento." I whisper-yelled as I reached where they were.

"What took you so long?" Ruby asked.

"I needed to see how season two ended."

"What show?" Monse questioned.

"13 Reasons Why,"

"Oh ok, so what happened was..." Ruby covered Jamal's mouth in an attempt to prevent a spoiler. "Shut up I haven't finished it yet."

I dropped my bag next to me and climbed up to peer over the fence.

Monse sighed, "Do you see him? I dont see him."

"Something bad is happening I can feel it. I knew this was a dumb idea." Jamal said in a shaky voice

"Tranquilo, " I shook my head, "I don't think there is a go-bag for this."

"Yeah, pop a zannie, J." Ruby muttered, "I mean we can't see him, because hes being stealth."

"No doubt." Monse agreed.

I laughed, "You guys sent Cesar in to get drinks?"

They all nodded.

"Why didnt you just ask me."

"Well, for starters you were late." Ruby smartassed and I gave him the look.

"Wait, weren't you invited to this party?" Jamal asked.

"Jamallll, you weren't supposed to tell anyone." I groaned.

"Hold on, why didnt you want us to know?" Monse questioned.

"Because, I didnt want to go and I was invited by some cholos that probably didnt even know my name let alone my age or anything else about me. It's kind of embarrassing, besides I like you guys better."

"Maybe we should have waited and sent Amira in, he is taking forever."

"Oh come on, when has Cesar ever disappointed?" Monse defended.

"Umm, fourth grade, kickball tourney. We lost." Jamal answered facing towards her making his point.

"Only 'cause I picked the kid with no skills." We all turned around to find him standing there with the beer as promised, "And I'd pick you again." He threw a can at Jamal. "Loyalty trumps victory, Compa."

"Yeah, says the one that chose Lamar Reynolds over me as your Jeopardy partner in sixth grade." I crossed my arms.

"He was better at English than you." Cesar shrugged.

"Well, nah shit I had just moved here." I rolled my eyes as he handed me, Ruby, and Monse a drink.

"Take it in, because this is about to be us. This is highschool." Cesar toasted and we all took a sip.

Monse scrunched her nose, Jamal gagged, and Ruby looked just about to spit it out. I didnt care, just drank another gulp.

"Awww," Cesar said through gritted teeth.

"Ruby, do you think your brother is gonna marry Angelica?" Monse asked.

"No idea, Mario tells me jack."