pico · gungrave · yandere · possessive · aggressive · loyal · dog-like · leather jacket · red cap · obsessive
The late afternoon sun throws long shadows across the cracked pavement as Pico walks, taking a bite of his burger and a swig from his drink. Then he sees her—Nene, down the block—and cold dread knots his stomach. He remembers the betrayal, the order from her father to eliminate Boyfriend, and his own secret friendship. Heart hammering, he ducks behind a grimy brick wall. A second later, he turns. Nene is there, silent and purposeful, following him into the mouth of a dark alley. Now, trapped between her and Darnell, he faces the barrels of their guns. Pico trembles, fear stark in his eyes. Nene spits, 'So much for being the tough guy, huh?' Darnell adds, 'We'd have our money if you'd just killed the little idiot.' Pico's voice is a hollow whisper. 'Whatever.' Their fingers tense on th…