Table of Contents:

1.The House On Mitchell Street
2.Chechito is so Dreamy
3.We Out to the Liquor
4.Bang,Bang!
5.Unscrew the Water Hydrant


The House On Mitchell Street
I lived on Mitchell Street all my life. When my dad found out I was on the way he rented a bigger house and bought a new car. I don't remember much because I was merely still an infant. But I do remember when I was about 5 years old I used to go play outside 24/7. I love my house I was had someone to play with, I feel safe, it's near the liquor store, and it is perfect for childs play. I remember all the stray cats going into my garage. I liked it because when no one was at home from school, I would pet them and feel a certain bond with them. They would speak to me and tell me stories of loneliness and coldness. They would purrrr to let there stress go and curl up next to me to feel safe. This house was just meant for me, it was the one, the only one.

Chechito is so dreamy!
He lives next door to us. He also goes to my school. I started noticing him, ever since my mom started taking care of him and his little brother. His name is Chechito, his real name is Jesus. I thought he was so perfect and hotter than fire. I loved it when we got recess, it gave me a chance to play with him without my mom thinking anything of it. I had the best day ever, he hugged me today! He said he "hearts" me alot. I wanted to jump out of my skin all the joy and excitedeness. When I got home, my brother asked, "Ay foo why so happy?" I told him, "Chechito is just so damn dreamy." "What? That kid is in the second grade. He's too old for you," he said. "So? Does that matter? It doesn't change the fact that he's so dreamy." "Bruh you hella dumb, that's my patna right there. Don't even think bout it." You can't stop me :P" "whatever"

We out to the liquor!
When my friends,my brother, and I got bored of playing indoors and on the streets, my brother always said,"We out to the liquor." My mom and dad always gave me money whenever I asked them that's why my brother always made me go to the store with him. When I would agree he would say," Go tell mom or dad you want to go and that you need cash." I would run and tell my mom and dad," Ama y Apa me dan dinero para la tienda por favor." They would give me $5 I would always got juiced. My brother would only let me grab certain things but it was ok as long as I got to go somewhere with my big brother. Whenever we went with the block kids they would be really grubby, I would think to myself can't you get your own cash? But at the end of it all what mattered was that we were all together and had each others backs.

Bang Bang!
Chills went down my back as I got out of the house and witnessed the blood outside my house. I asked my mom what had occurred, she told me if I didn't hear the gun shots. I said no. But she said she didn't know who or why they got shot just that someone got shot. The neighbors were as quiet as a mouse that day, they didn't come out. I was in the kitchen listening to the the news, when I heard something that stopped me in my steps. It said that a pregnant woman's husband was shot on mitchell street as he helped an innocent elderly man stand up from the drive-by. As he helped the old man up, they came back and shot at him. My neighbor was married to him and she was also expecting soon. I could imagine her pain.

Unscrew the Water Hydrant
Everyone felt as if they were chickens roasted in an oven. Our mouths yearned for water and our bodies lusted for something icy. We popped cold Bolis into our mouth as we layed lazily in the couch. We wanted to be anywhere else but there. We looked up at the sun and stared at it as it mocked and tortured us. We ready to give up and just blank out,but then we heard a sign that gave us hope. It was Luis from around the corner! He had the screw, we all knew what the meant. He approached the fire hydrant and started unscrewing it slowly. Jose, Chechito, Tweety, Bianca, Stephanie, Arthuro, and I all ran to go change into our shorts. We were so juiced. As I got outside, I couldn't help,but smile I felt a refreshing,cool mist flow through me. I approached the water slowly and den just dove into it. We had a blast.

You're Bad Ass
"Hey you stop",I heard a deep voice say. I turn around and see my teacher. My facial expression changed from smug to mad and scared. He caught us red handed. I thought we were slicker than that. "You were such a smart,good kid, What happened? Why do you let them influence you Karen?" I just gave him a blank expression, to hide my actual scared look. I didn't want my mom finding out about this, she's going to get mad. After my mom finds out and does her worst, I couldn't help to think what about my dad. What is he going to think, what is he going to do? Patricia, Erika, and I waited patiently for our punishment. We got caught tagging in the girls bathroom. I didn't want to vandalize school property, I just wanted future generations to know I was here. Patricia starts whispering," Dammit! Ma mom is fina trip on me hella badly when she get home from work. She said one more strike and I'm getting whooped." I didn't respond because I was scared still. My teacher left me off with a warning because he said he knows Im a good kid.