Darry Curtis

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

“And so did the bitch.” anda 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.” anda say cooly.

“You’re still forgetting he’s mine.”

“He dumped your sorry keldai five months ago.” anda snort.

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

You stand up. “What was that.”

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

anda see the huddled body in the corner.

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

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

“Not again, not again.” anda think.

He would break for sure this time.

You crouched seterusnya to the huddled body.

“Johnny?” anda ask, trying not to let the tears fall as anda 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… ” anda whisper, bringing a hand to his face.

“Hey…” He mutters.

“We...