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I've been living with Finn and Becky for about a week now. I had to admit, it was nice not having to hear about the clubs business.

As a gift, Clay and Gemma bought a crib and highchair for Rei since I didn't have one anymore. Finn was frustrated that I still talked to the guys and some of the croweaters. I couldn't help it though. They helped me and I wasn't going to just cut them out of my life.

Gemma took care of Rei today while I was heading off to school. Finn was sick today so she dropped me off too. I hadn't noticed this until today, but a lot of my classmates have been really distant from me. And the ones that would still talk to me were so nice. Like creepy nice. Almost as if they're scared of me.

Well there was this one kid that just seemed fascinated by my 'extraordinary' life. His name was Xavier Woods. He had a wild black fro that he would tie back into a ponytail, always carry around a trombone and he was insanely funny.

(^^Xavier Woods🎺)
"Bayley!" he yelled out my name as I was walking to my next class. He began playing his trombone to get my attention as if his loud scream hadn't done that already.

"What is it, Xavier?"

"I heard you've been living with the Irish."

I smacked his forehead. "You say that like they're a gang."

He threw his head back and laughed that turned into a loud groan like he was amused by my comment. "Oh Bayley. Oh sweet sweet hugable Bayley." he grinned, resting his hand on my shoulder. "You can't fool me. I am aware about all there is to know about street gangs and cartels."

"Xavier Woods, The street gang and cartel enthusiast."

"That's my name don't wear it out. But seriously, I know Finn's dad was in the IRA and I know SAMCRO isn't just a motorcycle club. You've been in their private headquarters and are close friends with them!" he took out a notepad and a blue pen. "So tell me, what really goes on?"

"Rule #1 about the Club. Do not speak about the club. Plus, I'm not close friends with them, they've just helped me out because my brother is 'associated' with them."

"I know they helped you out with your sister. Did you ever question where all their money comes from?"

"I was told not to ask questions. And I don't care where the money came from." I began getting a little frustrated but I remained calm.

"What if it were blood money?" he asked with his wife brown eyes.

I closed his notepad and pen. "It's none of my business. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to get to class."

"All right. One more question." I stood there waiting for him to ask. "Even though it's none of my business, why did you come to Charming?"

"I didn't have a good relationship with my parents so I came here to be with my brother."

"And you brought your sister with you. Why?"

"She didn't need to go through what I went through."

Xavier nodded and leaned against the wall. "You and I have a lot in common."

"How?"

"I live with my older brother, Laroy." Xavier's shoulders slumped down, "After my parents were killed in a drive-by, he took me under." I watched the corners of his mouth slowly droop down. "I only wished he didn't get into the gang business."

"Is that why you're so obsessed with this stuff?" I asked.

"Yeah. His gang is called the One-Niners. They're in an alliance with SAMCRO and since you're close with them, I was hoping you'd be able to tell me if they ever talked about my brother." I know I shouldn't talk about what I hear but Xavier was worried about his brother. I knew the exact feeling. If I was able to prevent anything happening to his brother, I would do everything in my power to help or at least give a warning. "Please, Bayley. Common sense, gang alliances only last so long until someone gets double crossed." at this point he was already pleading.

"Fine! If anything bad ever comes up I'll tell you. But you have to swear that you won't say who gave you the heads up!"

"Of course. You think I'm an idiot?"

"I'm not gonna answer that."

"I owe you big time, Bayley."

I fake smiled. I knew it was a bad idea to share information but Laroy was the only family Xavier had. That's why I didn't feel bad about helping him.