Influence (GirlXGirl)

Chapter 13: The Meet

"I guess we're here," Simon informed.

We parked on the side of the road along with the others. My body's getting goosebumps, and it's never a good thing. What are they going to do with Elijah?

I wouldn't say I like the thought that I've started a war against a group. What happened if I didn't inform Mason about it? Maybe Elijah would still deal drugs for Trinity students.

Fuck. Fuck indeed.

"There's the car, but where is he?" I asked

"There," Simon pointed to a basketball court.

Many guys were playing basketball, but I saw Elijah talking to his friends. They're a bunch of motorcycles and cars parked beside the court. I'm guessing all of them are hiding a gun in their pants. They look scary too.

Is this it? Does Mason go to walk to them and do something about it?

I saw Mason walking out of the car. That's the cue for us to follow him.

"Can I stay here?" I pleaded, but I'm also curious about what they will talk about, "never mind."

I got out of the car and followed Simon to the court. Finally, I met Elijah in person. He looks the same as the last time I saw him, just the different clothes. He's wearing a muscle shirt. I can see his infamous biceps. It's crazy big, and his veins are showing.

I don't know why when Elijah looked up to us, it made me nervous as I could feel my hands- my whole body shaking for the nervousness.

I want to be mad at Elijah for selling dangerous drugs in my school and entering our territory. I wanted to ask him about José's appearance.

"What's up, old friend?" Mason greeted, which surprised Elijah.

"Mason, h-how did you-" Elijah was stuttering, "why are you here- how did you find me?"

"I should be asking you the same," Mason smirked, "what are you doing in my territory?!"

He looks taken back, but he must know by now that if he's dealing secretly, he would someday get caught. And I manage to see him in the act.

"Suprised? I guess not. You think I would miss it?" He slowly walks towards Elijah.

"Whoa, back off, man," one of Elijah's friends stopped Mason. He has the same dark skin and buzz-cut hair.

"Why don't you tell your friend here to back off," Mason mocked the guy, "you think this bitch here feels safe with your pretty friends?" Mason was referring to Elijah, who's behind the buzz-cut guy.

"Don't start, man, you don't want things to get ugly," the buzz-cut guy warned Mason as he took his hand on his back.

Mason must notice what the buzz-cut guy is reaching, "do you think we don't come with prepare?"

Then Mason reached his back and took something as the buzz-cut guy too, leading to them aiming their gun at both of them.

"What the fuck," I mumbled, then whispered to Simon, "Simon, this isn't what I sign up for."

I wouldn't think about them bringing guns. Like, seriously, a weapon? Are they trying to kill someone? Maybe they're trying to intimidate Elijah and his group? Elijah's group is like a gang or something. I'm talking about crip and blood.

"Me neither," he acknowledged sarcastically, "get behind me."

Then I hide behind Simon's back.

Mason and the buzz-cut guy are still pointing guns at each other, giving daggers. They were attracting the whole court's attention. I reckon that the entire court is Elijah's gang.