You were eating lunch with your friends in the cafeteria- You had had a pounding headache, a fever and a sickening cough. You were nibbling at your food when you noticed someone walking in through the door.

Heads turned and whispers began as your “ uncle “ Stro walked in and into the office. Stro wasn’t actually your uncle— but he cared deeply for you and watched over you on the block. You wondered if it had something to do with you texting your mom earlier.

After a couple minutes, Stro exited the office and smiled softly at you as he approached. Boys stared in awe and girls giggled.

“ Sup’ Kiddo. Not feelin’ well uh? “

He asked, feeling your forehead.

“ Burnin’ up.. just like I thought. Let’s get you home and some medicine in your system. “

He walked with you as you got your stuff and held your bag and school books.

“ You can nap in the back, ‘Kay? “