Thug Love (with yaoi23)

[Ybfan]

Name: Chris Stevens
Age: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Appearence:


Hobbies: Soccer, basketball, and working
Likes: Spicy food, video games, and reading
Dislikes: Fighting (unless it is self-defense), dirty places, pushy people
Personality: Stubborn, kind, and independent

Chris used to live a pretty average life until it was turned upside town a few years ago. His father lost his job, his mother left him for another man, and in his fathers drunken stupor, killed himself by hanging. From there he was in the system as he went from home to home until he was allowed by the courts to live on his own at the age of 17. He works part-time as a buser in a bar called "Zero". He struggles in school since the place he has to go to is called a "gangster" school where the rejects seem to go. At this point he would just be happy to graduate and get as far away as he can from here.

[Yaoi23]

[Yaoi23]

Name: Dan
Age: 17
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155 lbs
Appearence: See above
Hobbies: Tarot, reading, information dealing
Likes: Video games, giving people tarot readings, and the indoors
Dislikes: Fighting, filth, and bullshit
Personality: Defensive, superstitious, and introspective.

"No rest for the wicked." Daniel sighed to himself as he made his way down the dimly street to the "apartment". Heh. That's what they took to calling it. It was a fucking crackhouse. But home was home. Sure he could go spend time with the gang but he didn't get along too well with them, they thought he was a snob and he thought they were Neanderthals. But in the hood' you end in gang because you need protection. Either you got talent or you know someone, in Daniel's case he was a good rat. Knew the ins and outs and had dirt on people. And this particular gang decided they wanted him on their side rather than anyone elses. "Wazzz good ese!" he called out to a fellow gang member only to receive a nod.

Daniel grew up in old prosperity and lost his parents in a fire, rather than go off to foster care some of the kind hearted thugs took him in and showed him the ropes. Daniel still went to school whenever he felt like it and took the occasional job dealing goods or information. Tonight though, he didn't much feel like going home. He didn't get out much and figured he'd stop at the local bar.

[Ybfan]

As Daniel went to Zero, Tim the owner/bartender waved at him and motioned for him to come to the counter. Time was a man in his 40s and tried to help out the kids by giving them a job or a hot meal. Some people around town called him "the streets father" since he was a fatherly figure to most.

"You're lucky its eight yet, kid. Otherwise I would have to kick you out," smirked Tim as he set a glass of water on the counter for him. "How's the home life?"

[Yaoi23]

Daniel followed suit and walked inside and up to the counter. He was somewhat surprised to find a glass water awaiting him, he'd heard of Tim but never followed through with the rumors.

In an almost childlike manner Daniel checked the watch on the wall behind Tim and returned the smile as he caught on to the jest. "Its been aight na'meen? Just getting by."

Daniel was notorious for having a poor sense of time and tonight was no different. As he downed a few sips of the cool water the boy contemplated where he would spend the night. Be it at the "apartment" or the gang "headquarters" he wouldn't be able to sleep.

[Ybfan]

Tim finished cleaning the glasses as he chuckled. "Well remember to stay in school and doing some good honest work. It will make your life better that much I can say."

"Mr. Tim, I just finished the dishes and all the food prep is done since Judy's help didn't show," said a boy who popped from around the corner (wearing the outfit above). He had a school bag slung over his shoulder and seeing Daniel he gave a smile and a wave.

"Sounds good there, Chris. See you tomorrow night," replied Tim with a smile and pulled out a bottle of water for the teen. "Remember to stay hydrated and-"

"Get plenty of sleep. I know, I know...hey guy, I am heading out and you probably should in the next ten minutes. Don't want Tim here to get into trouble with having a minor in his place after hours for us kids," Chris joked and walked by the stranger.

[Yaoi23]

Daniel took Tim's words to heart and even felt a pang of shame as he downed the rest of the water. Truth was he never wanted to be in a gang and spent a good deal of time to figure out how to leave, but things were never that simple.

The thought lingered in Daniel's mind, he barely managed to return the other kid's wave, his mind very much preoccupied.

"Huh?" he mumbled barely audibly as the stranger addressed him, it took him a moment to register the comment before he realized what time it was. "Thanks a lot!" he called out as he followed the other kid out. Aside from the fact that no one wanted to get caught out late, the boy struck him as oddly familiar.

[Ybfan]

Once out of the building he taps the others shoulder. "So where do you live? I can take you home since the streets are pretty dangerous," said Chris as he waited for the other boy to respond.

[Yaoi23]

"I haven't decided where I live yet.." The boy found himself thinking out loud in response to the question. Quickly regaining his composure the street urchin shook it off and smiled. "Don't sweat it, I'll be aight. I know my way around nameen? Thanks for the offer though." Daniel finished with a smile before starting down the dimly lit sidewalk.

[Ybfan]

"Okay then. See you later," said Chris as he went the opposite direction to his little apartment.

Chris's night was uneventful as he ran into his landlord that asked about his day. The couple were elderly and treated him like their grandson and he did his best to make them proud. They lectured him about not joining any gangs since that will affect his life. Chris assured them that he will be fine and that he won't let something like that interfere with his life. Taking a quick shower and changing into his night clothes, Chris took out his homework that was due tomorrow and didn't go to bed till about ten o'clock where we went into a restless sleep until morning.