Street Soldiers by L. Divine

Author:L. Divine [Divine, L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Young Adult
Publisher: Untreed Reads
Published: 2012-07-07T04:00:00+00:00

“My main question is how do some chicks do it? And, more importantly, how can I be down?”

-Jayd

Drama High, volume 7: Hustlin’

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CHAPTER EIGHT: IRREPLACEABLE

So far it’s been a rough week at school and we weren’t even here for the first day. These freshman chicks are getting on my nerves, whispering about the black witch of South Bay High with Misty and Emilio fueling their superstitious beliefs. Now that she and KJ are officially over she’s got too much time on her hands. And to add to my issues, Mrs. Bennett’s been tripping hard on my weekly assignments, saying that I need to dig deeper into my subconscious to understand the complex nature of the literature in her class. I want to tell her to kiss my complex ass but I don’t think that would solve the problem.

Unfortunately, Misty and Mrs. Bennett don’t compare to the shade the new bitch in my life’s throwing my way. Cameron’s using the photo of her kissing my estranged boyfriend to gain popularity while attempting to win Jeremy over, who’s absent today. With yesterday being a holiday and today being the standard short Tuesday, I guess Jeremy didn’t see the point of making an appearance. I may not like Jeremy’s bad habits, but I’m not sure that I’m completely done with us yet. Even if I am, I’ll be damned if he rebounds with Cameron.

“Okay class. It’s good to see everyone,” Mr. Adewale says. It’s definitely good to see him, even if his class is mostly full of the same people I try to avoid at all cost. “We need to formally greet our new student who’s transferred into the class last minute,” he says, gesturing toward a sistah with the thickest hair I’ve ever seen sitting up front.

“Hello,” she quietly says without rising. “My name is Marcia Naranjo and I’m from San Francisco.”

“Welcome to Speech and Debate, Marcia,” Mr. Adewale says, showcasing his dimples and bright eyes. “Okay class, please take out last week’s assignment and be ready to give your rebuttals to today’s posted debate topic.” Mr. Adewale gestures toward the white board from the corner of his desk, his favorite seat during class.

“Mr. Adewale, I left my homework at the crib,” KJ says. Only he and his followers laugh at his immaturity. Even Misty’s unimpressed with his outburst.

“Well, perhaps you should ask your mommy to bring it to school for you,” Emilio says, shocking every one, including Mr. Adewale.

When Emilio first transferred to South Bay from his school in Venezuela last year, Mr. Adewale was like his big brother, especially since we all share the same religion. But Emilio’s changed ever since he joined Hector’s spiritual house. Who knows what he’s capable of now that he’s under Esmeralda’s influence?

“What the hell did you just say to me, fool?” KJ says, rising from his seat in the back of the classroom. “You need to learn to mind your own business before your Mexican mouth writes some checks your punk ass can’t cash.

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