The Siren (18+)

Chapter 4

"Stop calling me April-chan!" Randy could hear the familiar screech of their friend at the entrance of the compound. April had been spending a lot of time with all the members of CG but it was clear her favourite of the bunch was Uchiha. Randy held in his 'I told you so' for Ramee. He had warned him two months ago that introducing the two would be a disaster. He was glad to see his friend Uchiha being this happy but he could tell that his obvious crush caused tension between him and the vulture.

No matter how much he insisted he was not attracted to April romantically his actions said otherwise; it was clear by the annoyance on his face whenever the three were in the same room that his feelings for the redhead were unshakable.

'Maybe Ramee is too scared to admit his own feelings to himself.' Randy mused to himself. That seemed to be the case because his current body language was closed off. The writing on his red 'Bulls' jersey was hidden by Ramee's crossed arms. The tattoos on both his arms made him look more threatening. He looked as unapproachable as many people in the city thought he was.

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The redhead shoved Uchi out of her pink Dilettante and walked up to the gang with a look of anticipation. The green and white sundress she was wearing made the look of anger she was attempting to give them less threatening. If anything she looked cute. The familiar small red hearts on her cheeks didn't help. She was probably unaware but April tended to be just as intimidating as Ramee appeared. Too many people in the city would approach her in the hopes of gaining her trust and friendship but it usually turned out to be a lot harder than they thought; Which was why the Little Seoul residents were glad to see her continuous appearances around the block for the past three months since her arrival to the city.

"Where are my gifts whores? It's been officially three months since I've moved to the city and I am expecting something from all of you." It was March. There was absolutely nothing that would warrant her getting a gift today but apparently she had mass texted all her sugar daddies to give her gifts today.

When questioned, April claimed that her presence was a present and they would need to give her presents to keep her present. Randy smiled at how convincing she managed to make her argument sound when she spoke to the boys two weeks before.

Vinny and Mr K each sent April money to her account as she glared playfully at Taco, who was counting his marked bills. "Nope. Sorry April I am broke." April knew that some of the people in the gang were richer than others and some were more generous with their money so she never tried to force anyone who didn't have money into giving it to her. Her chubby friend loved going on solo adventures around the city so nobody knew exactly what he did but they knew his hobby cost a lot of money. She did not want to force him to give her what he didn't have plenty of.

"Where's my gift Ramee?" April said, with her hands on her hips. She turned to her good friend who matched her current stance. The tattoos on his arms looked beautiful against his tanned skin. April looked away from his arms and stared into the shorter man's blue eyes.

"What gift? I literally give you money every week." He responded. April did not really expect everyone to give her a gift but she had been secretly the most excited for whatever he could give her. Ramee had a talent for picking out the best gifts. It was either exactly what she needed to make her life easier or nonintrusive enough that the gift did not add any more responsibility on her. Too bad, she thought to herself. Maybe on her actual birthday. She shrugged off her disappointment and followed Mr K into his apartment to discuss the adoption process.

She and Chang had gotten closer over the months and she had really appreciated the sage man who continually looked out for her. She was surprised and thrilled when he told her of his plans to officially take her in as his heiress. April had only briefly told him (and anyone else who asked) that her family had disowned her when she turned eighteen and K did not waste any time in snatching her up as his own. She might have been an adult but she appreciated the comfort being Mr K's official daughter gave her.