West Brooke High

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C A L E B S P O V

Maya is going to go see my dad. I heard mum and dad talking about it this morning. They want her to do a big deal. I tried to but in and object, protesting and rioting, well not rioting, my mum would definitely whoop my ass. They, however, are of a different opinion.

But what is really getting on my nerves, is that HE is with her. HE can't know, but yet HE knows everything.
He knew about her sisters before I did. Before Chris, Ashley or Grace did. Arron is an exception in this case.

You see, when I first was introduced to her by Chris, I well, I don't know why I'm admitting this to you, I mean you probably don't even care but... when I was introduced to her, I had a crush on her. Like a major crush.

I finally admitted a few months back that she was the one I wanted. But I backed away. I said nothing. Did nothing. I was an idiot. I told Chris about my feelings and he told me to do something. Tell her. But I put my reputation first.

When she went rogue, I realised how hurt she was and I wanted to make her feel better. But I didn't. Now I have to pay the price of seeing him with her. I can see it in his eyes. The admiration and desire. But that's not what I saw in her. I can't explain what I saw in her.

Deep in my thoughts, I can see Dylan heading straight ahead

"Hey man, what's up?" He says

"Hey, nothing much" I say with a sigh and a shrug

"There's definitely something going on"

"Sort of"

"Wanna elaborated?"

"Not really. It's just my single ass being jealous"

"Ooooo, who's the lucky girl. I hope it's me" he says pretending to curl his hair with his finger

I laugh and say, "you wish"

"But seriously, what's on your mind?"

"Some guy that's taking the girl I've loved since the first time I saw her. He's only known her for a while"

"By any chance, is this girl my cousin"

"That's the one"

"Well, then you're screwed" he says with his cheeky smile

I punch his shoulder and say, "Stop, that's not funny" I say with a chuckle

"She won't go with him"

"How are you so sure?"

"She's lost her trust for everyone ever since her dad..."

"What about Arron?"

"Arron is her brother by choice. Not force. She chose him. She likes to chose her family."

"How do I get her trust? How does she chose me?"

"She already trusts you a lot. Don't push it either"

"What if I'm late? What if time runs out?"

"That's the most amazing thing about Maya. She never runs out of time"

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I stop of by the garage and park my car near by.
I hope out of the car and tell Alex to get out. He was literally just sitting there. Who does that? Just sits there when we reach the destination?

Wait. Before I continue, let me tell you how the car ride went.
It was kinda awkward. We listened to music on low. "Youngblood" by 5sos was playing. He was trying to make little talk and I wasn't in the mood. When I know I'm going on a job I'm not me. I'm straight forward and I don't like socialisation. It throws me off. Plus my birthday doesn't make me feel any better.

Continue. I barge into the garage and I see Danny. I give him a nod and walk towards my motorcycle. He understands that I can't deal with today. He knows about my birthday. He knows that I don't like to be disturbed if I nod unless I speak to him.

"Yo Danny, hows it been?" I say with a straight face

"Good good. I see that you're planning to go on a road trip"

(Road trip- our word for saying a big drug deal if strangers are around)

"Yup"

I quickly give him a hug before I leave because he looked after my price possession.
I take it outside and sit on the seat.

"You ride a bike?" Alex says

"Yep. Now you have one of two choice. First, take my keys and have a nice day out or secondly, stand here outside in the cold" I say quite frankly

"Can I come with you?"

"No. I have work to attend to"

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How can you be so stupid? Of course!
It's her.
The drug dealer.

I couldn't see her properly because it was dark but now I know.

How could you have not known?

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Yeah yeah. Now I know he knows. But what ever. I know how he sees me. I'm not blind. But I can't let him come with me.

"Come on Queen. I promise I won't tell anyone"

"Ok. Pinkie promise"

"You're serious?"

"No dumb ass! It's not just me, it's other people I have to look out for. So for now, no. You're not coming with me"

He sighs and I can see the hurt in his face but I can't be soft. I have to protect Mr and Mrs Smith

"Look ok. I'll spend another day with you. Just not today"

With that, hope lights up in his face. A hope and a light that I will soon have to burn out.

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