ALRIGHT MY FINE READERS AND PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW THIS STORY HERE IS A DRO CENTERED CHAPTER WITH A SPLASH OF OUR FAVORITE COUPLES... ON A SIDE NOTE I WAS ASKED THE OTHER DAY HOW I CAN WRITE GIRL EMOTION SO WELL TO WHICH I ANSWERED I DIDN'T KNOW GIRLS HAD THEIR OWN EMOTIONS. ANYWAYS HOPE YOU LIKE IT AND I'M GOING THROUGH WITH THE DRO/TINA PAIRING SO START TRYING TO COME UP WITH THEIR NAME COMBINING THINGY AND ALSO IF ANYONE CAN DRAW RACHEL AND VULPIX AND BRITTANY AND PSYDUCK THAT WOULD BE AWESOMENESS
CHICAGO MUNICIPAL COURT, 2009
"Alejandro Corcoran you have been found guilty off assault and battery and destruction of private property you will be sentenced to two years in the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center where you will go mandatory psychological analyzes as well as mandatory anger management courses."
The judge banged his gavel before heading out of the court room. Alejandro looked over at his crying mother and sister who we're being comforted by his ten year old brother. He switched his attention to his grandmother who was just staring at him and he found himself looking down at the ground as he past them by.
"Officer." His mother's horsed voice made him choke back a sob as he kept his attention to the ground. "Porfavor…. Can I please say goodbye to my son?" The two police officers looked at one another for a moment before nodding their heads.
"Three minutes." One of the guards said as they took a step back from the teenager.
"Gracias." Conchita says with a watery smile as she turns to look at her son who is still looking at the ground. "Mijo." The sound of his mother's voice breaking makes Alejandro start to cry as he looks up at his mother with bloodshot eyes. "Tienes que ser fuerte me oyes. Tienes que salir y regresar con migo." Dro could only nod as he looked at his younger siblings who we're crying now. "Oh mijo porque…. Why did you have to go and find your father?"
"Ese hombre wasn't my father." Dro answered with anger. "The man I put in the hospital was a coward que se atrebio a ponerte la mano ensima." He looked over at his grandmother who was looking down at the ground. "I'm sorry abuelita but I couldn't take it anymore." The older woman nods in understanding as she turns and walks out the door.
"Ale when are you gonna come back from your trip?" six year old Karla asks. Dro has to flex his jaw so he could keep himself from crying.
"Soon Chiquita…. I'll be back soon then you and I can go and get ice cream like we used to."
"Promise?" She asks holding out her pinkie. Dro lets out a watery chuckle as he hooks his pinkie with his sisters.
"I promise Bonita."
"One minute." The guards says making Dro turn and nod.
"Armando. I need you to look after Ma and Kala while I'm gone alright…. You're the man of the house and it's your job to help them entiendes?" The boy nods as he looks up to his brother who fixes his glasses. "I know I can count on you mocoso." Dro holds his fist out which Mando happily bumps with his own.
"Time to go son." One of the guard says as he begins to pull Alejandro away from his family.
"I love you Ma." The young man says before turning around and walking towards the enter and exit door for the accused. Before he went through he turned and saw his mother break down one more time while his sister and brother wrapped their arms around her.
Santana was at her locker grabbing her books and checking herself out in the mirror when she spotted Kurt and Mercedes walking up to her.
"Is it true?" Kurt asked with a smile that could probably light up half of Ohio.
"Is what true?" Santana asked truly not knowing what had gotten the boy so worked up.
"Don't play dumb with us girl." Mercedes snapped making the brunette turn and look at her. "Word on the street is that your fine ass cousin is going to be attending McKinley.
"Ok first of all Ew." Santana said with a face making the two other teens roll their eyes. "Secondly how the hell did you two find out?"
"We've got camera's all over this school sweetie. We're more connected that Jacob Ben Israel." Kurt answered with a shrug.
"Who?"
"Creepy pale white boy with a huge orange afro." Mercedes answered like that would clear up the confusion. "So where is that Hottie of a cousin of yours." Santana groaned as she hit her head on her locker.
"Why is my sister banging her head on a locker?" Rachel asked as she and Brittany made their way towards the group.
"Spill Diva where is that hunk you call a cousin?" Kurt asked cornering the small brunette.
"Alejandro?" Rachel asked.
"Yeah that's the one." Mercedes spoke up.
"Last time I saw him he was in Principal Figgins office." Rachel answered quickly.
"Alright you two step away from my girlfriend." Brittany said as she stepped in between Kurt and Rachel. The diva boy sent the blonde a glare which she gladly returned.
"Come on Mercedes we have clients to see." The two divas stormed past the three girls bumping into Quinn.
"HEY WATCH IT KURT." The blonde shouted as she looked at his retreating form. "What's up with him?" She asked as she walked up to the three girls.
"He's just pissy cause it's his time of the month again." Brittany grumbled making the girls all laugh. Santana walked over to where Quinn was standing and smiled.
"Hey you." The blonde mumbled as she wrapped an arm around the brunettes waist.
"Hey yourself." Santana responded as she rested her head on the girls shoulder. The sound of Rachel's squeal brought the girls out of their world. When they turned around they saw a happily bouncing Rachel and a smug looking Brittany.
"Start talking you two." The blonde said as she grabbed her girlfriends hand.
Over in Principal's office Dro was sitting in a comfortable looking chair and staring at a Indian man with a receding hairline. He looked down at the name plate that read 'PRINCIPLE FIGGINS' in big bold letters. He looked over to his uncle who was paying attention to every word the man was saying .
"Mr. Howitzer I'd like to personally welcome young Alejandro to William McKinley High School home of the Titans." Figgins gushed as he looked at the two men sitting in front of him. "Now here at McKinley we take great pride in both academics as well as athleticism. Coach Beiste snorted at this comment which earned a chuckle from both Eric and Sue who was present as well. "As I was saying." Figgins continued with his well rehearsed speech completely ignoring the Football coach. "Coach Sylvester here heads our nationally ranked Cheerleading Squad."
"Oh your Coach Sylvester." Eric said sticking his hand out. "I've heard a bit about you."
"Of course you have." Sue responded as she shook Eric's hand. "I'm in the tip of everybody's tongue around here. So tell me which of these slack yawed town folks blabbed about me?"
"Well actually my niece is on your squad." Sue raised an eyebrow. "Santana Corcoran."
"Santana…. Right the new girl a little slow on the mile run but great when it comes to the push ups and crunches. She'll be a captain soon if she keeps it up."
"I'll let her know." Eric said with a nod.
"Oh don't worry I'll let her know at practice excuse me." Sue held up her bullhorn and the walked out the door leaving the four other people inside staring at each other.
"She seems…. Interesting." Dro said from his seat. He turned his attention to Coach Beiste who was staring right at him. "Hi." He said in a chipper tone.
"You play football?" the woman asked as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"I dabble." Dro answered with a shrug. "Why you got a team?" The coach let out a chuckle and placed her hands on her hips.
"The only thing I've got is a headache with those Neanderthals."
"That good huh?"
"Well we won one game last season."
"Really?"
"Fraid so."
"Well I played Quarterback for my old school before…. I was sent to a correctional facility." Figgins tenses at the mention of this and looked down at Dro's file. "Served two years for assault and battery and destruction of property. I'm not saying this to brag cause I'm not." Dro clarified as he looked at the Coach. "I'm just letting you know about some of the shit that went down when I was in Chicago. Although while I was inside I did play some pick up games and was told I had a pretty good arm but you know how exaggerated people can be"
"Well Alejandro I appreciate your honesty." Beiste said with a nod. "I'll expect you at practice this afternoon." Dro nodded with a smile as he looked at his uncle who gave him a reassuring nod. "I'll see you later." Coach reached over and shook Eric's hand. "Pleasure to meet you."
"Likewise." Eric answered with a smile. As the coach was about to walk out Dro called out.
"Yo Coach."
"Yeah?"
"Anyone using number seventeen kinda of my lucky number." Beiste let out another smile as she looked at the boy.
"I'll see what I can do." With that the Coach walked out of the office and left the three men alone. Figgins took this opportunity to clear his throat and hit the intercom button.
"Celia." He spoke into the speaker.
"Yes Principal Figgins." Came a low voice on the other line.
"Have Ms. Chang come to my office."
"Will do Principal Figgins." The man smiled at the other two men who smiled back. Several minutes later They heard a know at the door.
"Come in." The man shouted causing Eric to look over at Dro who just shrugged.
"You wanted to see me Principal Figgins?" Tina Cohen-Chang said in a bored tone as she made her way into the office ignoring the two other men. Dro looked at the girl that was wearing a black v-neck shirt with combat boots and black skirt with black and orange stripped stocking. 'Maybe this place won't be so bad after all.' He thought to himself.
"Ms Chang I'd like you to meet Alejandro Corcoran he'll be joining us for the remainder of the year and I would really appreciate if you'd show him around while his uncle and I tend to business." Tina was about to object but when she looked over at the boy sitting down looking up at her with a smile on his face 'Oh my god it's Rachel's cousin…. He is cute…. Wait what Tina calm yourself you have a boyfriend. Oh who am I kidding Mike is never going to ask me out.' "So Ms. Chang can you please show Alejandro around?"
"Sure thing Principal Figgins." Tina answered with a smile as she locked eyes with Dro who sent her a small wave which she quickly returned.
"Excellent. Alejandro if you would be so kind as to follow Ms. Chang she'd happily show you to your locker and first class. Please pick up your schedule in the front office."
"Will do." Dro answered as he stood up.
"Hold up." Eric said standing up. He reached into his back pocket and brought out his wallet and handed forty dollars to the teenager who happily took the money. "Stay out of trouble."
"Tio who do you think I am?"
"Why do you think I said it?" Eric countered.
"Well played." Dro said quickly as he put the money into his pocket. "Principal Figgins it's been…. Nice meeting you sir." Figgins raised a hand and smiled. "Ms. Chang if you could please lead the way." The girl just nodded as she began walking towards the door. "Allow me." Dro said opening the door for Tina who smiled as she walked past him. He looked back up to his uncle who gave him a warning look which he smiled at before walking out of the principals office. After quickly picking up his schedule from the secretary the two teens found themselves walking down the crowded McKinley Hallway. They walked in silence as Dro looked down at his schedule.
1st period- American History
2nd Period- English Literature
3rd Period - Environmental Science
4th Period - Algebra II
5th Period - Lunch
6th Period - Gym
7th Period - Free Period
"What classes do you have?" Tina asked breaking the ice.
"Um American History, English Lit, Science, Algebra II, Lunch, Gym and Study hour to end the day." He answered as he showed her his schedule.
"Looks like we're going to be seeing each other three times a day…. Well four since I have Gym last."
"So am I supposed to keep calling you Ms. Chang?" He asked with a smile.
"That depends can I keep calling you Alejandro?" Tina countered. 'Holy Shit Tina are you flirting? And what the hell happened to your alleged stutter?'
"I would prefer if you called me Dro but I think I can make an exception for you." Tina couldn't help but blush which made Dro mentally pat himself on the back. "So am I gonna get your name?"
"Tina." She answered with a smile.
"Tina…. Well Tina Chang what's the deal with this place?" Dro asked motioning to the large school.
"Well that depends." She answered as she walked down the hall with Dro right next to her.
"Depends on what?" The boy asked.
"Depends on where you stand on the pecking order."
"Right the whole popular Jock, Nerdy Loser." Dro says using air quotes. "Surprised that shit is still around." He says as he spots several guys wearing letterman's jackets walking around some of them shoving unsuspecting kids into lockers or knocking their books out of their hands. "You know I'm starting to feel like this place was over sold by your principal."
"Yeah he's famous for putting up a fake facade for new students and boosters who come to this school. In reality this place is a hell hole." The Asian girl noticed Dro looking at the students who passed by with interest. She thought back to what Rachel had said at lunch the day before about Dro having been in detention center so she stayed quiet as he kept observing the crowded hallways. "Come on let's go find your lo-"
"HEY FREAK." They heard a someone shout from down the hall making Tina stop talking and Dro turn to look in the direction the voice had come from. He spotted two rather hefty looking guys one white one black both wearing the same letterman jackets he'd been seeing on guys who had been pushing other kids into lockers walking towards them.
"I'm guessing they're not part of the welcoming committee? He asked Tina who shook her head as she cowered behind him. "Stay behind me." he whispered to her before turning around just in time to be met with a face full of red liquid iced chips.
"Welcome to McKinley Ese." The white boy said with a smile as he threw the cup down on the ground.
"Yeah hope you enjoy your stay." The black teenager followed as he poured the drink down Dro's Head. The two boys shared a high five and fist bump as they pointed and laughed at the slushie covered boy who to their surprise and anger was laughing with them. Upon seeing this the crowd of kids had stopped in their tracks and was now watching the laughing boy with curiosity.
"You know something Tina." Dro said with a chuckle as he took off his shirt revealing his toned and muscular chest and six pack abs. The sound of groans from various girls and some guys were heard. Tina noticed the tattoo on Dro's back of a cross with the sacred heart in the middle. "It's time like these." Dro wiped the sticky residue from his face with his shirt. "When I miss being on the inside."
"The fuck?" The black teenager said as he looked at the taller white teen who was glaring at the smiling boy.
"Mm cherry at least it's a flavor I like." Dro looked at the two boys and smiled. "What? Did you expect some sort of reaction from me? Perhaps some tears, was I supposed to get angry and start beating you up?" By this time Rachel and Santana had made their way through the crowd with Brittany and Quinn who had heard about a crazy boy laughing and stripping after being slushied.
"WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?" Santana shouted making everyone but Dro jump and look at her.
"Dro what happened?" Rachel asked looking at her cousin. "Why is your chest exposed?"
"Oh this." He asked pointing at his tanned chest. "Well me and Tina here. You know Tina right?" He moved to the side to reveal a slightly shocked Tina staring back at them. "Tina was showing me around and we were about to go find my locker when these two…. I'm sorry I didn't catch your names." The two boys stayed silent as they glared at Dro.
"The short one is Azimo." Quinn said.
"The stupid ogre is Karofsky." Santana growled as she glared at the boy. Upon hearing the familiar name Dro's demeanor changed and the two brunettes noticed as well as Tina.
"So you're Karofsky." Dro commented as closed the gap between him and the boy. "I've hearing a lot about you."
"Is that right?" Karofsky asked with a cocky smirk.
"That's right." Dro nodded as he looked over at Brittany. "I've been pretty anxious to meet you…. Does this guy have a first name?" He asked turning to look at Tina.
"Dave." Karofsky growled making Dro smile as he turned to face him.
"Well Dave I'm Dro. Now that we've gotten introductions out of the way." Tina saw that Dro had clenched his hand into a fist and quickly stepped in between the two boys. Before she could get a word in Dave shoved her aside sending her to the ground. Dro responded by shoving Karofsky hard knocking the taller and heavier boy down on his ass. The girls all heard the entire hallway let out a collective gasp as Dave looked up at Dro with rage in his eyes. Brittany and Rachel rushed over to help Tina stand up while Quinn and Santana stood in between the two boys making sure nothing else happened.
"Karofsky." Everybody all turned to see Joe walking up to the group with Jasmine grabbing his arm. "Get up." The boy did as he was told and looked at Dro.
"This ain't over…. I'm a fuck you up next time I see you." With that final threat Dave shoved his way out of the crowded hallway with Azimo close behind. Dro watched with an amused smile as the two boys disappeared before he turned his attention to the husky bearded guy staring at him. The two of them stared at one another clearly sizing each other up. After another minute of this Joe walked away while Jasmine shot him one last glance and wink before she followed her man.
"Oh my god I'm in heaven." They all heard Kurt say as he fanned himself. "Mercedes."
"Way ahead of you boo." The girl was snapping away with her camera phone as Dro looked around finally spotting a guy who was around his size.
"Are you wearing an undershirt?" He asked the Boy who nodded. "I'll give you twenty bucks for that Shirt."
"Sold." The boy said as he unbuttoned the black button up shirt and handed it to Dro who handed him the twenty. The crowd of girls groaned and whined in disappointment as Dro redressed himself.
"ALRIGHT BITCHES NOTHING TO SEE. I SUGGEST YOU GET TO STEPPING BEFORE I START CUTTING SOME HOE'S." Santana's shout along with Quinn's best HBIC glare made the entire hallway clear leaving six teenager alone in the hallway. Turning her attention to Dro who was rolling up the sleeves of his newly acquired shirt she couldn't help but smirk. "Always gotta make an impression don't you?"
"Hey I was actually laying low." He countered as he walked over to Tina. "You alright?"
"Yeah. I'm good…. Nice tat by the way." He couldn't help but chuckle the warning bell sounded and Brittany and Santana said their goodbyes linking pinkies as they walked down the hallway.
"Walk you to class?" Dro asked as he held his hand out to Tina who took it. Quinn looked at Rachel who smiled as she already began forming a plan for her cousin and the Stuttering girl.