Roses Noires

Chapter 2

The 7th of November.

Robin put down their bags and was about to head out, when the houseowner Lydia stopped him.

L- Aren't you going to unpack?
R- I have to go, I'll unpack once I come back.
L- Well okay, be safe. This city isn't the best.
R- Thank you, I will.

A couple minutes into the walk.

Robins phone pinged.

It was Tanner.
"Hey are you okay?"

Before even getting the chance to wonder on how he got their number, someone suddenly spoke up.

?- Got any cash on ya kid?
Robin ignored them.

?- Hey bitch! I asked you a question!
Robin kept ignoring the dude but also tried walking faster to try to lose him.

?- Okay that's enough.
The stranger tried to pin Robin to a wall, but they managed to slip away.

?- Oh you think you're so smart!
This lead to the stranger running after Robin.

After running for a couple blocks.

Robin got tired of this cat and mouse chase.
R- Okay fine I'll give you something, for your efforts.
They said in a sarcastic tone as the stranger smiled.
?- Better be good.

Robin took out their phone and handed it to them.
?- A nokia? Are you fucking with me?

R- You got something. Be grateful, beggars can't be choosers.

The stranger tried to stab Robin, but they managed to dodge it.
They grabbed the knife and broke it.

R- Now what are you going to do?
Fight me hand in hand or just accept what you got?
?- FINE. But I'll be back!

The stranger scurried off.
Which made Robin question on why nobody's out on the streets, but they had to brush it off and walk to the lawyers office.

After the interview.

Robin closed the front door and saw a person their age sitting on the living room couch.

?- Sup, you must be Robin.
R- Yes, and you are?
K- Krow, nice to meet ya.

Robin took off their jacket and shoes.
R- Nice to meet you too.
K- Soo, what are you in for?
R- What do you mean?
K- As in how did you end up here?

Robin sat down on the couch.
R- Long story.
K- Cool, spill.
R- Okay, fine. I got accused of doing something bad, it was so bad that I was expelled from school.
Meaning I will be staying here until the court case is over.
K- So how long?
R- This should take about 2 months.
K- What were you accused of anyway?
R- Bullying and threatening people.

Krow stared blankly at Robin.
K- You. Threatening someone? No offense but you don't really look like a fighter.
R- The mugger from today and the gang of students that got me expelled would say otherwise
K- I'm sorry, mugger?
R- Yeah?
K- How did they look like?
R- Couldn't see much because they were wearing a surgical mask.
But they had a half blue half green hoodie and had very thick eyeliner.
K- Did they have an accent?
R- Yes? They had a slightly British accent.
K- Omg.
Krow covered their face, laughing a bit as Robin just sat there confused.

K- Okay, changing the topic

They went on to talk about random stuff.

The duo was mid conversation when they heard the front door open.

Krow got an evil grin and yelled out.
K- Hey bro! Come meet our newest roomate.

The stranger from before walked into the living room.
?- Krow I'm too tired for this-

Then them and Robin stared at eachother with Krow looking back and forth.

Then the man turned around and went into what Robin assumed was his room.

Krow laughed.
K- Well isn't this a coincidence!
Okay what did he steal from you?
R- My phone.
K- Come on, let's get it back.

Krow kicked open the mans door.
K- Culver you're in so much trouble!
It said laughing.

They caught Culver escaping through the window.
But Krow dragged him by the ear, while he screamed.
"THIS IS WHY I NEVER COME HOME"

Krow threw Culver infront of Robin.
C- Hi...
R- Hello.
Robin reached out their hand.

C- Listen, I'm sorry. I already sold the phone at a pawn shop.
But Robin just helped him get up.

R- Why did you mug me?
C- I need the money for my boyfriends birthday present..
R- Do you have enough for it now?
C- No, I need 50 more.

Robin pulled out their wallet and handed him the 50 dollars.

Culver and Krow were shocked.
But Krow managed to snap out of it and nudged Culvers shoulder.

C- Thank you..? I don't know what to say..
R- Promise to not mug people and I'll try and give you money whenever you need.
K- Even for weed?
R- Is it medical?
K- No.
R- Well then, that's your anwser.