Ok, just wanted to give people some background info (should've maybe did this in the chapter where the new characters were introduced but eh…)
Firstly the character of Tariq is not a new one (at least in my world). Faith and Bosco have seen this kid grow up etc and so, she in particular, is pretty attached. Hence the reason they went easy on him in the yard (they knew he was grieving etc…). They also knew his girlfriend (Jacinta) who died, thus leading to Faith's difficulty from being emotionally detached from this case. There's a history here that I hope you'll all go with, because hopefully it should come together in the end. Also, I'm not trying to portray Tariq and his friends as friendly, misguided youth's. They are what they are, gang members, but because Faith does have that maternal instinct and because of their history, she is sympathetic to these kids and their plight. I also think I mentioned that the reason they thought Tariq and his mates were at the school was because they were gathering up more support (for lack of a better word). Just in case you were thinking that I was trying to portray these gangland thugs and not doing a very good job, seeing as they were attending school. Teehee. ;-)
Secondly, Faith and Bosco's relationship. Again I have a plan for this one. Both are trying to get back to normal, but finding it difficult after what she said. Again there is a purpose behind why she said what she did and I'll develop that further as the story continues. He's doing his usual Bosco thing – flirting, joking etc, and I'm sure you've noticed she's not responding well to this. It's basically a contrast as to how both characters deal with an awkward situation, and in a way, a contrast of how they view their relationship at this point in time. It's going to be a bumpy ride to get them back on track and I hope you stick with me on this one!
Ok, that's all for now. I'll hopefully have a few new parts up for the weekend! Love ya all. xxx