Chpt.4

Jason and Indira laughed as they ate the chili dogs.

This was the second week they had been hanging out together, and Jason had noticed the liking Indira took to chili dogs. So, he made sure to take her to the diner and eat some with her.

"So what types of food do they have in Puerto Rico?" Jason inquired, as he ate his chili dog next to Indira.

"Well, it has fast food restaurants and pizza places just like here, but it also has plantains, and corn bread, and beans, and rice, and… just… amazing food." She chuckled, but then took another bite out of her chili dog. "However, this is amazing." Indira smiled.

Jason grinned, when he noticed a smudge of sauce on Indira's cheek.

"You got something on your cheek." Jason informed, but before she could do something about it, Jason leaned in, and pressed his lips on his cheek, briefly kissing her and removing the sauce. "Got it."

Indira looked at him wide eyed and her cheeks were a bright red, making Jason smirk.

"Uh… thanks Jay." She said slowly. He could tell that she was trying not to smile.

"Happy to help Indi." He said innocently as he finished eating his chili dog. Indira sat staring at Jason, unsure what she should do.

Should I kiss him back? She thought. Or… do I just act like it never happened? It was just a peck on the cheek after all. I don't… ugh! Why do you do this to me Jason! I never act like this!

Indira sighed, and settled on finishing her chili dog as well, partially hoping that more sauce would get on her cheek.

Jason stood from the table, and grabbed Indira's hand to help her up.

"Where are we going next?" Indira questioned. Jason seemed to always have new places for them to go.

Jason shrugged as they walked out of the diner.

"I… don't really know. Where would you like to go?" he questioned. A low grumble of thunder was heard in the distance and Indira frowned.

"Maybe we could just hang out at my house. I got some new video games." She smiled, and Jason grinned and nodded.

"Sweet. What game did you get?"

"Star Wars Battle front two for the PS2." She answered.

"I've heard that game is awesome." Jason smiled with excitement. Jason then noticed a guy brush closely by him, then started to walk again. Jason thought nothing of it, but was shocked to see Indira grab onto the guy's arm.

"Give it back." She growled.

"I dunno what you're talking about." He grunted, trying to shake Indira off his arm, but she had a firm hold.

"Do not lie to me. Give him his wallet back." She stated. Jason's eyes widened as he dug his hand into his pocket.

His wallet was gone.

"Pfft. And what are you gonna do about it sweetie?" he questioned with a smirk, then trailed his eyes up and down Indira's body. "Then again…" he said with a smirk. "If you're willing to do a little something for me to get it back." He chuckled.

Before Jason could have the pleasure of dislocating the kids shoulder, Indira kneed the guy in the crotch, snatched Jason's wallet back, and then twisted the guy's arm behind his back and pinned him to the ground.

"Wow. I don't know whether to pee my pants or be turned on. I might have to settle for both." The guy grunted from the ground.

"Apologize." Indira commanded.

"For what sexy psycho?" he questioned. It took all Jason had not to beat the living crap out of the guy.

"For taking his wallet, idiot." Indira stated. "Apologize."

"You may be hot, but I'm not gonna- AH!" he exclaimed as Indira pulled his arm foreword, bending it unnaturally.

"I am going to ask you one. more. Time." Indira stated in a low threatening voice. "Apologize to him. Now."

"A-alright. I'm sorry for stealing your wallet dude. I'm sorry. Y'happy?" Indira released him from her hold and stepped back towards Jason, handing him his wallet.

"Thanks." Jason said in a whisper. He was still shocked by Indira's display of strength.

The boy stumbled to his feet, but to Indira's and Jason's surprise, an older woman walked over to the boy and slapped him in the face.

"Joshua!" she shouted after she hit him. "Why the hell are you on the ground? Have you found a decent paying job yet?" she barked, and the boy slumped.

"No, mom, but I'm looking." He whimpered.

"Like hell you are!" she exclaimed as she slapped him again. "You're just like your father! A worthless dumbass pig!"

"Dad wasn't a dumbass. He was smart enough to leave you." The boy mumbled, but his mother heard every word.

"You're not allowed in the house tonight." She stated with finality. "You're not allowed in the house until you find a job." With that, she left, and the guy was standing there rubbing his cheek.

Jason felt a twinge of pity in his heart.

"Is that why you stole my wallet?" Jason questioned. "So you could show your mom that you had money? To BS that you had a job until you could actually find one?"

"Yeah." He sighed, as he rubbed his cheek. Indira then did something Jason found very unexpected.

"You can stay at my house." She informed. The boy's eyes widened.

"I get to stay at sexy bitch's house?" he questioned with a smirk, and Jason grabbed the kid's shoulder.

"Do not call her that." Jason growled.

"Besides, there are rules at my house." Indira stated sternly. "I have a little brother, so no cursing. No sexual harassment either." She informed. "And if you try to do anything to me or my brother, Así Dios me ayude, I will kill you." She growled.

"Did you just speak Spanish?" the guy questioned.

"Translation for the Spanish she used is; So help me God." Jason informed.

"And I wasn't kidding about me killing you." Indira stated in a threatening tone. "I have killed 68 people, if you do something, do not think that I will hesitate, and make you number 69. Understood?"

"Uh-huh." The guy nodded quickly with fear in his eyes.

"Good." She nodded. Jason then looked at the scraggily kid. Indira looked at his hair and shook her head. "You really need a haircut."

"No I don't." he stated, petting his long dirty blond hair like it was his prized possession.

"Well, hair aside, I'm Jason." Jason nodded.

"And I'm Indira. Who are you?" the guy smiled at her.

"I'm Josh."