Partners (2)

There was an applause behind Julius. He didn't realize that he had an audience.

Nearby youth saw the scene, but no one dared to act. However, now with the troublemakers gone, they can cheer for the guy who had the courage to step in.

"Thank you!", the girl who was defying the bullies said.

"Don't mention it.", Julius responded while scratching the back of his head.

"No, no… if you didn't help us, I'm sure Cesar would hit us.", she said.

Julius understood that Cesar is the name of the troublemaker.

"You should go home.", Julius told the girls.

"They will not come back tonight. And next time we will come in larger numbers so that they don't dare bully us again! I'm Angela, what is your name?"

"Julius…", he responded, and his eyes moved, looking for Allen.

"Julius, let us treat you an ice cream." Angela tugged her friend to come forward. "We saw you stand there, so you must want one, right? This is Pearl..."