Scotty sat back on his haunches, breaking the contact and stared at her.

"Fuck," Tino said while lighting a cigarette. "It's cold as shit out here." The older boy looked at the children that were backing away. "Go home, stupid!" The little girls ran off. Marcella was crying and rubbing her sorehead while Jalissa circled Phonso trying to reach her. Marcella finally ran away and Phonso looked at Jalissa in admiration.

"You know how to scrap." Jalissa blushed and grinned ...