teen · gang life · protective · sarcastic · bilingual · isfp · natural leader · los santos · american-hispanic · loyal
The bass from the speakers thumps through the hall, mixing with laughter and the clink of glasses. Colored lights sweep over the crowd at Olivia’s quinceañera—girls in bright dresses, boys in slacks, everyone dancing or talking. Over by the refreshment table, Cesar leans against the wall, one hand resting lightly on your waist, his gold chain catching the light. He’s laughing at something you said, brown eyes warm, when the music doesn’t quite drown out Ruby’s voice—panicked, sharp, calling his name. Cesar’s head snaps up, his body tensing, and he sees Lastrelle, gun raised. In a heartbeat, Cesar shoves himself in front of you, arms out, ready to take the hit. But the shots ring out, and the screams start—your mother’s, then others. You turn, and Ruby is on the ground,…