THE BOY NEXT DOOR
asked his friend.
“Shit. You’re bleeding,” the younger lady exclaimed.
“Zoe, you go in and get some ice ready,” says the friend.
“Right on Kai,” she responded and hurried in.
Liam Parker, the guy taking all the hits, stood still amidst the chaos. He seemed to be in his early twenties. His face was stoic, devoid of any emotion. Without uttering a single word, he suddenly turned around and made his way to his house.
"You think you're smart? Beating up a boy like that?" Manoj's hands tightened around the old man's sweaty collars, pulling him closer to his face.