In the middle of it all

Something in the middle of it all

Tyrell and Nate were hanging out at his place when he received a text from Tao. "Klaewkla." He got off his bed. Nate looked up his phone and stood up as well noticing the wild-eyed expression his friend had on. "We need to go to my mum's right now. Help me pack some stuff." Tyrell pulled out a large duffle bag and they both began packing it with necessities.

"I ordered an Uber. It's coming in 10 minutes." notified Nate.

"Good shit. Good shit. Can you call or text my sisters ?"

"Bet. You're not gonna call your father ?"

"He's never around. He doesn't care. I don't care either."

"What's going on ?"

"Tao texted me. Check." He opens the chat with Tao and hands his phone to Nate. "Shadow found out Shawn talked to Titi-"

"They talked ?"

"You didn't know ?"

"Shit. Talking to your ex while dating someone is crazy." Food, money, clothes and hygiene products were placed into the bag and nine minutes later the boys were inside the car on their way to Ms.Davis.

"That's not all." he continues. "He found out and Naveen ordered a few to teach him a lesson like they did with me- Thing is, it got out of hand. Kai ended up killing him. They blamed it on Tami."

"Fucking..." Nate mumbles under his breath.

"Now they're preparing to attack the crib."

"Ours ?" Tyrell nods. "Fuckk.."

They arrive at Tyrell's mom's house and rush to the door. "Tyrell, Nate, what are you two doing here ?" questions Mrs. Davis as she opens the door and sees them. The boys walk in and look around.

"Where are Sha and Tami ?" asks Tyrell.

"Out..." she responds.

"They aren't here ?" He looks down at the phone Nate was holding. "I thought you called them."

"I called and texted but they're not fucking answering me !"exclaims Nate.

"Watch your language Nate ! What is going on ?"

"We don't have time, ma. We need to go right now !"

"Tyrell Smith. I am not leaving to go anywhere" she emphasizes, " unless you tell me what is going on !"

"Mum please do what I say !We're all going to die if we stay here any longer ! They killed Quannell, they can kill us if they want ! Pack your stuff and let's go ! Please !"

"Tyler was right..." She covers her mouth with her palms before rushing into her room.

"You think she got the memo ?" asks Nate.

"Yeah, for sure." He scopes the scenery out. "Let's get the useful shits and get the fuck out of here."

"Bet."

* * *

We drove all the way to Kyle's grandmother's apartment. I had gotten the address to it in one of Tanisha's messages. From far you could see dark smoke in the air. We get out of the car, near the apartment and become immobilized. Looking around everyone was panicking. A large fire was burning down the place and Kyle's grandmother still hadn't made it out. Worse, flames were the only thing visible from her window. The firemen still hadn't arrived. Things were falling apart and people who were fortunate enough to get out, escaped in fear. They're running left and right yet I'm still not moving. I look to my left and Xavier is also not budging. His pupils are shaking and his grip on my hand tightens. Kyle's on the ground holding his head with his hands, eyes widened unable to grasp what happened. Tanisha is pacing back and forth, holding her phone to her ear. Her lips are moving yet I can't hear what's coming out of her mouth. I take another glance at Xavier. For some reason he resembles Izzy from the side. As I get lost analyzing his features, I notice a slight grin on his lips. I tilt my head. He turns his head towards me, his lips turning downwards. "We need to get out of here." I read from his lips, still unable to hear any sound around me. It's only when he drags me away from the burning place that motion goes back to normal and that sound comes back in my ears.