BULLY ROOMATE
The streets in Zachary brought back too many memories that I wanted to forget.
Even though I’d been high-school royalty, no one truly knew what it was like at home. We crossed the railroad tracks, the houses became poorer, dogs were chained to trees in the front yards and vehicles sat on cement blocks in the driveways.
Frankie stood outside on the steps, his elbows rested against his knees and his head hung low. I jumped out, hearing the voices from inside grow louder once I neared.
Frankie looked up, his dark eyes—that he got from his father, who was different from mine, both losers, just different losers—zeroed in on me. A smile tugged at his mouth. When he stood, he jerked his head, pushi