Surprise! I found time to update. This will really be the last chapter until Monday, thus why I tried to make it long. lol

Thank you Ace and Paige, and girl...all I say is...don't let Cindy fool you. -wink- 8p

Hey...where's Youngkong at? 8( -sniff-

Disclaimer: Don't own Boondocks, just my OC's


Chapter Twelve- Just the Beginning (Part II)

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Tea's gone cold I'm wondering why

The morning rain clouds up my window

And I can't see at all…

Even if I could

It'd all be great

Cause your picture on my wall

It reminds me that it's not so bad

Not so bad…

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I met up with Cindy back at her house. She texted me earlier, we exchanged numbers after our dance at the party. I knocked on her door. She swung the door open smiling big at me. She was wearing a black skull cap, with her hair done up in braids, a black long sleeve shirt with red skinny jeans with white socks on.

"Ceez! C'mon in!" she greeted. I walked in, plopping on her couch; she sat next to me, throwing her feet on the table.

"Hey, so, sup?" she rested her hands on the back of her head and looked up at the ceiling.

"Caesar, have you ever wanted anything…anyone so bad that'd you do anything to get them or it?" I was cautious on how to answer that.

"What are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb, you like Alice…don't you? I saw how turned on you were, watching her practically dry humping Riley…you wished that was you she was on didn't it?" her blue eyes looked at me from the corner. I turned away.

"That's none of your concern…" she laughed.

"You're not alone…I like Riley…we have a lot in common Caesar… we both want people that we can't have…for now. That's why I called you over here." I faced her once again.

"What do you mean?"

"I don't know…this is my heartless half talking…I like her…I think she's cool, but…to me...her personality doesn't match up with Riley. She can't handle his fast and furious lifestyle…I on the other hand…can." She turned her head to me.

"If this thing with Cairo didn't happen, I was going to work behind the scenes…to break them up…and I would want you to help…you want Alice, I want Riley…I think we could…work something out."

My stomach was churning. I didn't know what to think honestly, I was mad at Riley for putting Alice in harm's way like that…and I wanted to take her from him right there. She deserves someone like…me.

"Taking love by force is another way to love…don't you think Caesar? Picture it…Alice being yours. You could do what you wanted with her. Kiss her, fuck her, whatever."

"That's…" I couldn't finish. I can't believe I was sitting here actually giving such an evil deed thought. Did I want Alice that bad?

"…When do you want to do this?" I asked.

"When all this Cairo shit dies down, until then, we'll be cool; act like nothing is going on." I nodded.

"Alright."

Guess I wanted her that badly. My feelings for Alice never died down…like a wild fire, it just spreads wildly and uncontrollably. I tried to dismiss it…but when I saw her dancing on Riley like that last night, I felt true jealousy, the kind that could become dangerous if not handled right. It's decided. I'd help Cindy…maybe she's right…I never taken love by force before…it should be interesting. I may have to deal with the consequences, but as my uncle once told me:

'Guilt is a wasted emotion.' You only live once, why the fuck not? Cindy smiled at me.

"Good."

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"So what will be doing here in the meantime brotha?" Duey asked me as he was wrapping his head wrap. His dreads were fat and long now, and he'd switch from contacts to glasses every now and then. He had been staying with me since his parents were killed when he was thirteen. When my older cousin Brendan called me about his brother Quence, I had to come down here, it was that, and the fact the Hilton brothers were here. It's been a long while since I've seen Huey…and he still a fake nigga like I thought he was. Despite that…he does have a nice looking girlfriend, I think that if I were to take her, kill that girl I choked out at the party, and chopping his brother to bits would be a fine way to welcome Huey back in my life.

I know Riley's pussy ass had something to do with his death. He's such a wannabe. He's not hard like I am. I'm sixteen and ALL the tattoos on my body are real, I got them when I was his age. His bird chest ass ain't got nothing on him, faggot.

"Terrorize the neighborhood, it seems like some people need to be educated about who's really a thug around here." I said looking out the window. Duey sighed.

"Brotha, you gotta promote peace! Don't be low like fleas! Real men are positive while they do as they please! Put yo' heart in the happiness station! Revolution brotha!" I rolled my eyes and faced him.

"Quit that rhyming shit!" I shook my head. Duey was like my little brother, but damn I couldn't ignore the fact how corny he can be. I sighed.

"…we need you to get some ass." He turned to me with his mouth open.

"Duey Bababaooooo mamma say mamma sa maku sa…Jenkins needs NO help with the ladies. Heh, I get them digits like a phone book!"

"Really? Back in Chi-Town you only had ONE girlfriend, and her ass was busted." He frowned.

"Keisha was beautiful! She was a goddess!"

"Goddess of Ugly." I sneered as I stood up from the chair; we were staying at Brendan's pad until we scored enough money to get our own place.

"That's what's wrong with brotha's now, ya'll dissin' the sistas and leave em in the cold." He shook his head. Bored with his delusional mind, I walked to the door.

"Let's go see the streets we'll be claimin soon." Yeah, people will know Cairo, and I will start by making examples of those punk ass Freemans.

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March 16, Alice Wyonna Stone's 14th birthday. It's March now…and my mom has YET to tell my father about her affair with Mr. Stone, but lately my dad been showing signs that he knew…he's just waiting for her to come clean. I think he'll be waiting a while, I was going to tell him, but you know what? The one ruining the family should tell their dirty secrets. Spring time was in bloom. All the flowers were growing, the grass was coming back, and the weather been warming up. Cairo has been quiet…for now. Alice is still cautious about that, as well as everyone else. I was in my room looking down at the present I was giving Alice. It was a white shirt with the image of a girl with wild hair with red heart shades and wearing red lipstick with 'To Die For' in cursive under her, black form fitting capris, with white and red low top Air Forces. I felt like a mom buying for her baby, I can't tell you how much I loved to shop for this girl. I loved Alice to death; she's my little sissy for life!

There was a soft knock on my door, it was dad.

"Hey Princess." He smiled.

"Hey daddy." I hugged him tight; he glanced at the outfit on the bed and chuckled.

"Women and your clothes." I snorted playfully.

"This is for Alice, today is her birthday." I smiled. He nodded.

"Oh, yes, you really have taken her under your wing."

"Yes, I love her like a sister." Then…at that second a light bulb went off on my head. Alice could very be my sister! Hehehe. I got a plan!

"Yes, so Jasmine, there's something I want to talk to you about…it's about your mother and I."

"You're separating." I sated sitting down in my vanity chair. I was bothered by this months ago…but now…I can accept that the love between them was dying. I'd rather them be happy and apart, then together and miserable.

"…Yes. She's been cheating on me." He sighed and shook his head. "I didn't want to believe it…but I guess after she stood me up for fuckin-freaking Usher I guess I should have seen it coming."

I sighed, I felt so bad…at that age I didn't realize how fucking wrong that was. I cried for Usher while my father was getting beat up by his body guards…yeah…that was severely fucked up.

"I'm sorry daddy, I still love you." He smiled weakly as he left my room. Things become more and more unpleasant as you age; you see the world for what it is and for what it keeps. Love can be so venomous, killing anything and everything you know and adore. Love can destroy things and cloud your most sensible mind. It's the only emotion that can make a person want to go out and do something just wild. Shit's scary. I decided to not think about it anymore and geared up for Alice's place. I put her stuff in the gift bag and went downstairs to leave.

When I was outside, Huey, Riley, Caesar, and Cindy were all outside of Huey's house. Cindy had 'Happy Birthday' balloons and a bag, Ceez had a box, Riley had like... three bags on each arm while Huey had a small bag. Wow. Way to go Riley, yes, please, continue to flaunt your blood money around, I'm sure no one will wonder how the hell you got that girl so many damn gifts! I mean, Huey knows, but good grief!

"Hey guys." I walked up to the crew.

"Wazzup chicka!" Cindy smiled. I giggled; we all began to walk down to Alice's house.

"Riley, what all the hell you buy her?" Caesar asked, eyeing the bulging bags.

"I got one Juicy Couture bag with a matching outfit with the shoes, and a pair of Gucci sneakers with the bag to match those." He replied.

"Damn! Nigga went all out." Cindy said amazed.

"How kids like you get the money for such things? Oh…nevermind, don't tell me." Caesar rolled his eyes.

"I'm no kid nigga, I'll be 15 in May, and don't worry about how I get my paper, just know I keep my girl dipped bitch, if you got a problem with it…just kiss my ass." He snapped. Huey gave a deep sigh, signaling the mini fight to cease. Caesar just snorted. He was acting…weird. Normally he wouldn't be as aggressive like that when it came to confrontation. When ever Caesar would get into a fight, he'd remain his playful self right until the guy hits him…which would make Caesar beat his ass. But this time…he was being serious the whole time; he didn't even crack a laugh. I got a weird feeling at the pit of my stomach. Oh hell…I'd get that feeling when I'd sense trouble in the air…and I was definitely sensing something most foul…and that vibe was dripping off Caesar the most. Hopefully it was because of what just happened. When we reached Alice's house, I knocked on the door excitedly. I gasped when I saw her.

Hot damn! She looked SO different with out her glasses! The glass frames did no justice to her eyes. Her eyes were a brighter brown…and eyelashes? She's the reason why women wear fake eyelashes, her lashes were so thick and long, she didn't need any mascara! And her hair? It was flowing like a waterfall at her shoulders. She was wearing a Hello Kitty tank top with acid wash jeans with holes at the knees, with the Hello Kitty Forces I bought her for Christmas. In short, my sister was looking fine as hell. Did that sound gay and weird? Well...it's obvious she got her contacts.

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"Hey guys! Glad you all came, c'mon in!" she ushered us into the house. Her mom walked into the living room.

"Hey! I know you Jazz, and Caesar and…Riley? Oh my gosh! Is that you?" Riley put the bags down to hug her.

"Hey Ms. Stone, it's been a hot minute." I smiled.

"Yes! I missed you, where you run off to young man? You've gotten a bit taller since I seen you. How old are you now?"

"Heh, I'm not 15 until May. I've been around, sorry I haven't been by." She gave me another hug.

"You better be sorry!" She looked at Huey and Cindy.

"Momma Stone, that's my brother Huey, and my friend Cindy McPearson." Huey shook her hand, whilst Cindy pulled her into a bone crushing hug. Damn that girl needs to control her strength. Still recovering from the deadly hug, she laughed weakly.

"Okay, I'll leave you kids to your discussions; I'm still fixing the food." She took another breathe as she walked back into the kitchen.

"Geez Cindy, were you trying to kill my mom?" Alice chuckled. She was fucking gorgeous. She was always pretty, but to see her hair down out that bun again…and her eyes beaming with natural light, it's taking me all my self control to not fuck her in front of everyone. She was glowing right now, she was like a light that I wanted to touch…just to see if it was possible to hold a piece of the sun. Look, she got me all poetic and shit.

"I'm sorry gurl, I don't know my own strength." She giggled. Huey held out his present to Alice.

"I think mine is the most useful gift." He said as she took the bag. She pulled out a book titled

'Philosophy: The Path to Awareness.' I sucked my teeth. "You got her a damn book?"

"Unlike you Riley, she reads." He said flatly. Yeah, Alice was a reader…but damn. She smiled.

"Thank you!" she hugged him. She un wrapped all the other gifts and by the time dinner was ready, she was completely wired.

"LET'S GO EAT YAAAAAH!" She ran into the kitchen. I loved seeing her that happy. Wait! Did just say love? Woah, do…can I say that yet? I love Alice? I know I'll neva' see another nigga wit her, that's for sure. Maybe I do, only time will tell. We all gathered in the kitchen.

"Ms. Stone, I don't eat meat." Huey eyed the shrimp on the table.

"Yes, Puddin told me, I made you a personal salad, is that fine?" Huey nodded.

"Nigga, you don't know what you missin!" I covered my mouth, "Sorry Ms. Stone." She still looked at me with a shocked expression.

"You really shouldn't call you or anyone that Riley…" she shook her head.

"Excuse him, he has no manners Ms. Stone." Caesar grinned. Okay…the fuck is with this nigga? He had my dick in mouth all day today. He lucky she was still in the kitchen, his bitch ass would've gotten told something. I just glared at him.

"I said I'm sorry, it slipped, you don't know what I do or don't have…you…person." You bitch ass pussy, shit eating asshole. That's what I wanted to say. Alice giggled awkwardly…trying to break the growing silence.

"Okay…uh…let's eat!" Me and Caesar exchanged glares as I sat beside Alice. You know what? I think this nigga like Alice; I think that's why he was acting like that towards me lately. He ain't crazy enough to try anything, but I hope he would so I can whoop his ass; I don't care if he two years older than me, age doesn't protect you from an ass beating. I was still so hot from that, I didn't even talk at the table, I mean the nigga just tried to toss me under the bus…right in front of her fuckin' mom! Bold! I'm slick amazed, to tell you the truth. Maybe I should just throw out there that he's been lying about his age since he met her! His ass about to graduate with Huey and Jazz! Oh yeah, uh-huh I know all about that, Jazz told me she thinks he's only one year older.

"So Huey, Jazz….Ceez, where ya'll senior trip at again?" I did a smug smile. Caught cha BITCH!

"Senior? You're a senior?" Ms. Stone raised an eyebrow. I wanted to scream with laughter, you can't ever get one over Riley Freeman, your ass is gonna stay in your place weather you like it or not. Huey looked confused as hell.

"Yeah, we're all seniors; we're graduating this year I think we going to uhh…a resort up in Boston." Huey said, not knowing he just told on his friend. Cindy scratched her head.

"Aww, you didn't know they were older than us?"

"No. He and Alice told me he was fourteen, I knew about Huey and Jasmine." She said angrily. Shit, I forgot about Alice in my revenge plot…

"Why did you lie to me about that?" she faced Alice.

"I was scared you wouldn't let him around me…I didn't see the big deal."

"Didn't see the big deal? So lying to me isn't serious to you now? Well how about I ground you since it isn't so serious. Is it serious now?" she faced us.

"It's time for all of you to leave." She said sternly. FUCK! Well…shit, that was a step backwards; I was meaning to get Caesar in trouble. Life so funny. So yeah, we were all let out the house.

"Damn Riley, the hell you say that for!" Jasmine yelled once we were at my house. I pointed at Caesar.

"That bitch should've kept his mouth closed, no one told him to say I have no manners! He knew his ass was lying and tried to throw ME under the bus!" I screamed. Cindy shook her head.

"Aye Riley, chill man, what's done be done. Ya'll know Alice will be out the house before you know it."

"It wasn't throwing under the bus if it was true, you had to take it that far, and you got both of us in trouble. Deal with it nigga."

I walked up to him, facing him straight on.

"Aye nigga, you been acting like you have some issues with me, I'on give no fuck who ya are, I'll beat your ass, don't play with me." Huey jumped in between us.

"Okay, this has gone far enough, both of you stop! Ceez, go ahead and leave now, I'll talk to you later, both of you need breathing room." Caesar just looked at me before leaving.

"Huey, yo nigga starting shit...I got too much going on all ready." I sat back down. I had to tell Terrence about Cairo and I had to apologize to Alice for ruining her birthday, and in the midst of all this, some other nigga trying to rack my nerves. Naw, I ain't dealin' wit it. Too much shit been happen lately…and the worst part about all of it is…

I got the feelin that it's just startin'.


Shit gettin real...R&R! 8D...now I'm really out until Monday. Peace!