Chapter Thirteen:
BRODIE’S P.O.V
I stood in line at the post office, tugging J.J with one arm. “Are you okay?” Her long slender fingers lightly caressed my cheek, I respond with a shrug.
“I don’t really know…” I sighed, pressing my lips softly on her forehead.
She moved away, “Everything is going to be alright, you’ve got me… Elliot… Tom and Kira…” I bit my lip, those three ‘friends’ have been hanging around me less and less now. Kira and Elliot in particular, I swear they are dead… haven’t seen them in a long time now… wait I saw Elliot run to his class when I was in the cafeteria… other than that. Nothing… I sighed to myself, why is it always me?
“Next please.” I walk forward sluggishly, I smile at the woman nicely. “Hello, how can I help you?”
I tap the counter, “Any mail for Brodie Smith?”
She typed professionally on her computer, “Yes…. Four infact, I shall get them for you… Are you Mr Smith’s son?”
I nodded, “Yeah?”
She gave a thumb up, “He’s a great cop! Though he’s pretty slack regarding the gang wars… don’t tell him I said that.”
I shrugged, “He’s trying his best, that’s all that matters.”
She walked into the back door, J.J was now outside… when she got there, I had no idea. After a good moment of silence, except for people chatting with each other the woman arrived back with four parcels one particularly larger than the rest. “Whoa, can you handle all this?”
I nodded, “That’s why I brought my girlfriend.” I laughed softly and took them all with ease.
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I throw my parcels on the dining room table, opening the letter first… It was from my mother, she finally sent me my five hundred dollars for my car. Yes! “So, she finally gave you the cash?” J.J sat on the sofa facing away from me, but looked at me anyway. I nod in response and rip the next parcel which was a small box, “What is it this time?”
I look at the medium sized velvet box, “It’s nothing…” I open it and the silver necklace shined in my eyes, it had the letter ‘J’ for the charm. “Just a gift from mother.”
J.J nodded and looked away, she only saw my back so I was safe… this necklace is going to be for her birthday.
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TAINT’S P.O.V
I told Elliot to not say a single word to Kent, but he doesn’t listen! The ass is now in trouble with ‘Ken’ hehe, Ken… where’s his barbie? His Justin Bieber like ass hair? “What?” Kent finally managed to stutter a reply. Elliot was still, I turn briefly… Kira and Nicolas are far from ear distance.
Elliot took a step forward, “I’ll explain more later.” You’ll explain it all now! I yelled at him, You brought it upon yourself, you fix it up NOW! Elliot faltered, but gained a fighting stance. Don’t you fucking ignore me. I press my lips angrily, Elliot rushed to Kent and they had another sparring match. Left. Elliot swung his right arm in direction to my voice, blocking a kick from Kent. Down. Elliot cocked his head to me, “Do-“ Boom. Kent uppercutted him in the chin, Elliot fell with a thud. I said down, not side idiot. Elliot gave me a glare, he was noticing me a lot now. “Okay, I’ll have a go at you again, no Taint.” Elliot stated to Kent, who nodded and charged.
Elliot jumped on the spot, and one leg swung upwards and the other followed. Kent ran right underneath him, and Elliot kicked him in the face as if it was routine. Kent fell backwards and cried in pain, “Shit! KIRA!” Elliot yelled, “FIRST AID!”
I turn, Smart one dumbass. Kira rushed to a yelping Kent… my view of Kent was gone, but I guessed that there was a lot of blood… meh.
Elliot stood up, “Guys, I have a lecture in thirty minutes… I have to go!” He rushed, and I followed him. He wasn’t lying either, so Kira should have no reason to chase him up. Why did you tell him? “I just did okay? Quit harassing me!” Elliot, you never piss me off. But, now I want to shoot you. Elliot stopped and turned, we were in a dark alleyway as he withdrew one of his guns and held it to me. He’s gone crazy, “Shoot me, go on.” He furrowed his eyebrows, his blue intense gaze never left my own. “GO ON!” You know I can’t touch your gun. He turned and continued walking… What? Is Kent all the sudden more important than me?
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ELLIOT’S P.O.V
I sat in class, scribbling away any notes I shouldn’t miss. Miss Obi paced around the room, stating the history of animation from puppets to the now computer generated. Did you know that Star Wars’ Yoda was a puppet? I had no idea until I started university, Oi. Taint’s voice echoed in my ears. Don’t ignore me. I ignored him, Ignorant bastard! I continued scribbling the notes that I could think of. ELLIOT RYAN! I ORDER YOU TO LISTEN TO- He was cut off by my lecturer, “What was that?” I look around, everyone was suddenly shuffling in their seat as if they were looking for something. Then BANG! Everyone bent over as if it came from behind us, a few girls screamed…“EVEYONE! STAY CALM!” The lecturer held his hands up trying to comfort us, I look trying to find Taint… he was at the doorway, THIS WAY! I leave my seat and rush to the doorway, following Taint. HURRY!
“WHAT’S GOING ON?!” I screamed, everyone was rushing everywhere. Raid. Gunshots were echoing throughout the area, “Oh no…” I whispered, You need to find your guns and get the hell out! I stopped, “Chri-“ Forget about that whore. My heart felt like it was just stabbed; Taint continued to walk but stopped… Are you coming? I had no choice… I followed. Police sirens were now beating against my ear-drums. We finally reached my dorm room, it wasn’t raided yet… I search my belongings, Your guns are in the drawers… what are you doing? I look up, “I need to find the money for my trip!” Taint gave me a glare, In the middle of all this, your just looking for your VACATION!? The door suddenly opened, and Christal rushed in with worry. Get away from her! I stand back, holding my stance. “Christal, get out! It’s not safe here!”
She held my hand, “I know a way out.” IT’S A TRAP! All the sudden I was thinking of Yu-gi-oh. I refused to move, “Ellio-“
I shook my head, “I’d prefer to die.” She widened her eyes, Good comeback. “I think this is a pe-“
Tom, Brodie and J.J entered breathless, “EL! MOVE! CHRISTAL! FUCK OFF.” Tom shoved the blonde out of the room… I’m starting to like him… I turn my head and mouth ‘gay.’ Taint flipped me off in return.
“Where are we going to go?!” Tom questioned as he grabbed the flamethrower suitcase, I rushed to the drawers and grabbed my guns. “El?” I ignored him and found the envelope with money… “EL?” I shove the envelope in my pocket and open the window.
“To the cars, drive to Kira’s.”
He nodded and everyone followed me to our escape.
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Fighting the Truth
حركة (أكشن)Keeping up an act is difficult, but being Elliot. You have to impress, in more ways then one... Which is why you have to rely on the most unlikely friend.
