Chapter 22: How Dare You Hit Me

Smack, smack, smack! Three sharp slaps rang out across the yard. Remy's greasy face swelled at once. He stared at Santino, lisping through numb lips, "Da-damn it... you... You actually hit me? I'll... I'll..." Smack! Santino delivered another slap and said, "You'll what?" Before the words even cooled, his palm cracked across Remy's face again, this time knocking several teeth loose. "Urgh!" Remy spat a mouthful of blood. Enraged, he snatched up a brick and charged at Santino like a rabid dog. Santino...