his prom queen

F I V E

As i walked to the drivers seat , i noticed Ace looking at me then turning his head back to Estella. I saw her struggling to get into her seat cause shes quite short. I smiled and went to her. It was one of the most adorable things i have ever seen. So small yet so feisty. 

" uh , Ace..Luke, i cant sit. " she says nervously. 

"why not ? " Ace asked back with confusion. 

" its too high up , im not as tall as yall" she says while looking down at her feet. 

"LUKEEE ! " Ace shouted to me , asking me to help her. 

God , why cant Ace do it. Why me. Ace is just a lazy-ass friend. I have been friends with Ace for 8 years. Our fathers were bestfriends. Until , my father took the role as the mafia leader. Things got a little complicated with them , and it broke my friendship with Ace until i decided to move to Arizona to get a proper education. I may be the mafia leader's son but im a guy who just wants to live a normal life, normal friends. 

Everything was normal , until i got a call from my father two days ago. 

-flashback- 

" Luke , i received some information. Yes , i know you are studying at Arizona but you have an upcoming mission that you need to complete. Estella Moon , the daughter of Kayden Moon , leader of American Mafia. Also best assassin , yes , shes coming to the same university as you tomorrow. Somehow , the plan from the american mafia is to kill you. They want to potrait your death as a threat to us. You , my son , must kill her before she does. I suggest you to kill her during prom. And we will be the last mafia standing !  After her death , you may take the role as the Italian Mafia leader. " my dad informs me through the phone. 

" but- " i try arguing but he interrupted me. 

" No buts- you complete this mission. I dont care if you have exams or whatever. Kill her by the end of school year or ill do it myself. " He shouts through the phone and hangs up the call. 

-end of flashback- 

Now that i see her in person , it might be a hard job. She's so fragile , delicate , soft , sweet. She can be a mood at times from what i heard but why must she die. I get it , my dad wants to be the last mafia standing but Estella's too innocent for this. But on the other hand , she agreed to kill me. 

I got cut away from my thoughts and walked closer to Estella who was holding a small pout on her face as she struggled to reach the seat. Ace was already seated in the car. I took my hands and put it around her waist , lifting her up to the passenger seat. 

Damn. She was as light as a feather. I could feel her heart beating fast. Must have gave her butterflies. 

I wanted to get her mind off that douche who held her in the hallways and the two brats who "bullied" her. If there was one thing i could make sure to happen , its to protect Estella. Theres just something about her that cant get off my mind. Im supposed to kill her but that was my father's choice not mine.  Why was Estella scared to fight back. If shes the best assassin , why didnt she fight back or do something with that guy. Thoughts kept coming back in my head when i took a turn on the road and went to the Mcdonalds drive thru. Let's be honest , everyone loves mcdonalds. 

" yo , est , u can get anything you want yea ? dont be afraid. " Ace goes to her ear and whispers. He tried to keep it soft but i could her it very well. 

She looked at me and my heart was beating like african drums. her eyes was dark brown. Her hair was brownish mix black like me , her nails were painted light blue with a tinge of dark blue. She looked straight into my eyes with a refreshing gaze. She wanted to ensure if it was alright for her to get anything she wanted on the menu. I gave her a light nod and turned my head back to the steering wheel. 

All she got was a McSpicy burger and a large cup of ice lemon tea. Such a simple order. I ordered 2 cheeseburgers FOR MYSELF while Ace ordered 2 Mcspicy burgers with fries and a large cup of Coke. 

As i was about to pay , i saw Estella taking out her credit card. Who the hell gave her permission to pay for the food. I was supposed to pay , my treat. I gently smacked her hand away , and paid. She looked up at me with a innocent but stern look. 

" yes ? " I say softly while looking at the road. I could already feel her gaze on me. 

" this is dope " I stopped at the red light as Estella and I turn around to Ace when he commented the burger he was eating. 

I turn my attention to Estella who was looking at Ace eating his burger. 

" arent you going to eat your food ? " I ask her. 

" um..not now. I dont like to eat infront of people , it gives me fear cause im scared that people would judge the way i eat.." She mumbles as she fiddles with her hands. I look at her hands only to see cuts on her wrist. I did not want to bring that up now.

After she replied to me , i looked at Ace who was eating like he never ate in a million years. He is a wild-eater. She turned her head to Ace and giggled which made butterflies errupt in me. How am i gonna kill her ? 

" okay , i respect that. " I added on to the conversation and when the traffic light reached green , i drove back to school. 

Ace and Estella is in all of Estella's classes. I am only in 4 of her classes and in total we have 7 classes. Im in her journelling , PE , history , music class. I dont even know what journelling is. 

Estella jumped down from her seat and so do i. I didnt even need to jump , im tall enough. Estella walked a couple steps ahead of me and Ace. Before Ace went into the classroom , i grabbed his shirt to pull him nearer to me so my voice is audibe to him. 

" whatever happens , you keep Estella safe. " I say to him. I was serious this time. 

" yes sir. " Ace replied with a " ill do my best" look. 

I let go of him and decided to ditch the rest of school day. I dont like school anymore. Yes , i wanted to come to Arizona for education but it was mostly because i wanted to get my mind off things. 

-flashback- 

" you cant die.. open your eyes , Pierce.. for me. " I say as tears run down from my eyes as i held her  in my bloody arms. 

i heard her last breath and had a messy breakdown. I lost the love of my life. Pierce , Pierce Crown. 

" BECAUSE OF YOU ! I LOST HER. BECAUSE OF YOUR STUPID INTENTION TO BE THE LAST MAFIA STANDING , YOU CAUSED THE LOVE OF MY LIFE TO BE GONE. YOU KILLED HER. SHE LOVED ME WHEN YOU DIDNT , SHE TOOK CARE OF ME WHEN YOU DIDNT. FIRST , MOM DIED. NOW, PIERCE ? ONE DAY , I WILL KILL YOU. YOUR'E NOT MY DAD , DONT YOU DARE CALL ME YOUR SON EVER AGAIN. " i shout at my dad. 

-end of flashback- 

Tears flooded by eyes when i recalled the memories. Pierce Crown used to be my girlfriend. I was on a mission to kill her as her father , leader of the mafia in France , threathened our mafia. During the mission , i caught feelings with Pierce so did she. She had no idea my plan was to kill her but honestly , i didnt plan it. All my father's fault. He shot her during the mafia ball that will be held every year. I dont go to that stupid ball anymore. It just gives me the memories of Pierce. But its been 2 years since that happened , and im not going to fall in love again. EVER. 

Came to Arizona to find new friends , start a new life. And there she is , Estella Moon , who decides to join the school and kill me. What a fun life. But at least , ive moved on from Pierce. I know that she just wants me to be happy. I still have the ring she gave me as my christmas gift. A ring with engraved words , " mine " . 

I wipe my tears and sit at the fountain that was infront of the university , waiting for school to end.