I ragazzi della 56ª strada

“So… The whore decided to mostra up.” Sylvia snickered from behind you, over the noise of the party at Buck’s.

“And so did the bitch.” te thought to yourself, clenching your fist.

“Whaddya doing here, whore?” She says, taking a swig of her beer.

You turn to her, trying to remain calm. “I came here with my boyfriend.” te say cooly.

“You’re still forgetting he’s mine.”

“He dumped your sorry culo five months ago.” te snort.

“At least my culo is better looking than yours.” She huffs.

You stand up. “What was that.”

“My ass,” she smiles. “Is better looking than...

te see the huddled body in the corner.

“Johnny?” te whisper, before breaking out into a sprint.

A million thoughts raced through your mind as te ran into the alley.

“Not again, not again.” te think.

He would break for sure this time.

You crouched successivo to the huddled body.

“Johnny?” te ask, trying not to let the tears fall as te shake him gently.

No response at first, but he slowly turns his head toward you.

You gasp at the sight of him.

His was eye black, swollen shut. A giant gash was on his cheek.

“Johnny… ” te whisper, bringing a hand to his face.

“Hey…” He mutters.

“We...