The world beyond

Chapter 1- first blood

The chase scene starts with Claude running for his life.

(Claude is a charming 17-year-old high school student with sharp features, dark brown eyes, and short black hair. Despite his tough exterior, he has a kind heart and a strong sense of loyalty towards his friends.)

His heart pounding in his chest. He can hear the footsteps of Ray's men getting closer and closer, their voices echoing in the dark alleys. He turns a corner and runs into a dead end. Just as he thinks he's trapped, he spots a trash car and quickly hides underneath it. Claude's mind is racing as he waits for Ray's men to pass by. He's not sure if they've noticed him or not. As he lays there, hidden beneath the trash car, he thinks back to how he ended up in this mess. After hearing the loud footsteps of Ray's men, the scene shifts to Claude's high school. It's a normal day, and Claude is sitting in class with his friends Jupiter and trex. The bell rings, signalling the end of the day, and the students begin packing up their bags. Claude glances at venessa, his "almost a girlfriend" . Jupiter notices him and taps his shoulder, "Hey man, you should pay attention to the class, you'll get time for you highschool romance later."

(Venessa is a cute and petite Asian-American girl with a shy demeanor and nerdy nature.
Jupiter is Claude's best friend, an Indian guy who's mischievous and funny, with a cute face and a bit of a rotund figure.)

Claude and Venessa are sitting in the same class, just a few seats away from each other. They're supposed to be listening to the teacher, but instead, they keep stealing glances at each other throughout the lesson. Every time their eyes meet, a small smile tugs at the corners of their mouths, and they quickly look away, pretending to be focused on the lesson. As the bell rings, signalling the end of the class, Claude and Venessa pack up their belongings. They walk out of class, their hands intertwined, making their way to the cafeteria. They walk close together, their shoulders occasionally brushing against each other. As they approach the cafeteria, Claude and Venessa enter hand in hand. The cafeteria is a bustling place, filled with students chattering and laughing. The two of them make their way to the lunch counter, still holding hands, and grab their food. They find a table near the window and settle down, sitting across from each other. They begin eating, talking about trivial things, occasionally feeding each other bits of food and stealing glances, their eyes filled with love. As they eat, Venessa tells Claude about her friend. "You won't believe it, but my friend's dad is a navy S.E.A.L," she says, her eyes wide with excitement. "He's like a total badass, apparently. Can shoot a gun and everything." Claude can't help but chuckle at Venessa's excitement. "A navy S.E.A.L, huh?" he repeats, amused. "Sounds like something out of a movie." He can't quite take her seriously, but the sparkle in her eyes is endearing. Just as they're continuing their conversation, a few tables away, Harry and his group of friends enter the cafeteria. Harry's eyes scan the room, and he spots Venessa sitting with Claude

(Harry is a 5'10" British-Arabic guy with striking looks and a reputation as a charismatic heartbreaker. His father, Ray Williams, is a corrupt politician, using his power and influence for personal gain.)

A sly smile spreads across his face as he makes his way over to their table. Harry and his friends take a seat at the table next to Venessa and Claude. He leans back in his chair and gives Venessa a charming smile. "Hey Venessa," he greets her in a smooth voice. "Looking good today." Venessa shoots Harry a dismissive look and turns her attention back to Claude. "Come on," she says quietly, "let's just ignore them."

Claude nods in agreement, trying to keep his irritation in check. As they eat, Harry's group of friends keep making loud comments and laughing incessantly. Harry, in particular, keeps looking over at Venessa, his gaze lingering on her longer than necessary.

Venessa tries to ignore the attention, but she can't help feeling uncomfortable under Harry's intense stare. She shifts in her seat, trying to subtly move away from his line of sight.