The Saints and The Jewels.
Two rival gangs in a small town in America 1960's.
Both fight for dominance and total control. The Saints, descendants of Hispanic immigrants who lack money but make up for in family. The Jewels, rich American teens who b...
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Antonio's POV
Today has been a heavenly day! Nothing special happened. I'm just waiting for the dance later tonight. Speaking of the dance, I need to find a costume. Despite everything, I don't have a costume yet. I've sort of been stupid and put that off until the very day that I need it.
"Manny!" I yelled as soon as I got home. Rafa and Juan entered the home after following me from school.
Manny entered from his room quickly, probably thinking I was in danger. But when he just saw me standing there excitedly, he calmed down. "Que, 'manito?" He asked.
"Are you going to the dance?" I asked.
"The dance?" He looked puzzled. Usually I don't willingly go to dances or social events. It's kind of a miracle whenever I go. "¿Quieres ir al baile? (You want to go to the dance?)" He asked.
"Si! What time are we leaving?" I asked. He looked towards Rafa. Rafa just shrugged like he doesn't know where my excitement is coming from.
"A las 7:30." He responded. Perfect. I have at least 4 hours to come up with something. Any costume would be nice. But I want a perfect one for Mike.
I rushed into my room and looked through my dresser to find anything that could inspire me. There was nothing. Not only was this effort useless but now my room was a mess. Then an earlier conversation with my boyfriend popped up in my head.
'Then I'll see you soon, my angel.'
Angel. Oh that sounds perfect! I think Dolores has a white sweater I can wear. And I can use some pillow feathers and glue to make the wings. Everything's coming together. I feel like I'm going to explode. So I got to crafting. Putting all the items together. I found some of my baptism white jeans and shoes!
I looked into the mirror at my costume. I look... perfect. The wings are about a foot long and are connected by me gluing them onto a belt that is attached under the sweater. I had to make some holes in the sweater. I hope Dolores doesn't mind. My hair is styled back but left it a bit curly. And I used pipe cleaners to make a halo.
Now the scary part: Showing my family my costume.
"Tonito! Come out here!" Dina yelled. I guess she's coming with us.
I exited my room and walked past Dolores putting on a white dress and adjusting her hair. She whistled when I walked past her. "Que guapo!" She said.
Dina immediately turned to me and squealed at my outfit. She lunged for a hug but stopped when she saw the wings. "EEH! You look so adorable!"
