Gangster Fairy tale: The Gangster Clash over the Fraternity

===32nd Fight: Targets===

"Can I court you?" I looked at him with a puzzled look. "What are you talking about?"

SHENAIA's POV

"I'll be there." I hung up. It was Natsu and something urgent came up, meaning I have to leave this pouting mister right in front of me. "You know what? You're such a big dude to pout like that." i told him with a cringe expression. "Natsu." He just said at tumalikod. Psshh such a kid. I just patted his shoulder and left.

In this life, there are things way more important than love. We can't just let love get in the way to achieve greater things. Greater things such as the lives of your friends and also yours.

JEFF's POV

"Yun nalang yun?" isang tapik sa balikat? Sinundan ko ng tingin ang papaalis niyang sasakyan. Of course I followed her after three seconds pero it seems like na nagmamadali talaga siya. Nagmamadali papunta kay Natsu? Fuck! Oh wait, maybe something happened to him. Baka nabundol ng mixer o di kaya dump truck. Such evil thoughts I have. Aisshhh napasabunot ako sa buhok ko due to frustration. I tried calling Natsu but the dude's not picking up. Baka naaksidente nga? Ay ewan!

SHENAIA's POV

"Spencer Gallo. 18 years old. Known as a playboy, not a cassanova type and also not a hearthrob but he has been in a couple of relationships where he broke hearts like it were nothing but some cheap glas---"
"Cut the crap Maine. Just get to the point." I cut her off. She was too specific with details that it seems like she would even discuss Spencer's hobbies and stuff. "Bad Shenaia! I was just getting through the details!" I glared at her and she knows I'm really serious and doesn't have time for her fun time messing around moment. "Aish fine." She gave up and turned the projector on.

"So as I was saying, Spencer was a playboy and they are suspecting that his death was due to some girls whom he hurt before." She showed us a set of pictures of this Spencer guy taken from bars, the school, and anywhere where he can date someone. "But just a while ago, he was found dead in a motel room. And they also found this..." she showed us the picture of spencer's dead corpse holding on to a 3 of clubs card. That's definitely the same card we got. "And just after an hour..." Maine paused for a minute and handed me another folder. And as I flipped the folder open, chills ran through my spine. Fuck! I cursed in my mind. "Josh Fuentes was spotted struggling while pinned on the wall under the Estefanio Bridge. But he was dead on arrival due to severe blood loss." Mainne continued. I clenched my fist, stood up, and hit the wall behind me. "Authorities found these things with Josh" She showed the slide with the evidences collected. I just stood there, resting my head on the wall with my bleeding fist.

"You Monsters!" I gritted my teeth as I uttered these words silently.

FLASHBACK 2 years ago

"Can I court you?" I looked at him with a puzzled look. "What are you talking about?" I answered back.

I was sent to music camp by my parents by the summer, hoping that I would find myself and be the perfect daughter they used to have. They hoped that I could channel my anger and sorrow through music. But no music camp can heal a grieving heart.

"E? Seryoso ako! I want to be your boyfriend Shenaia." He added. "Nah. I'd rather date your cousin." I said coldly.

I met him at that music camp and let me say that he understood me a bit and now he fell inlove with me. Can't blame him, I have incredible charms. From Music Camp, we met again here at a businessmen get together hosted by my parents.

"Niel wouldn't dare date you. You're not his type." He said bitterly which made my eyebrow arch. "Then guess who asked for my digits while I was drinking champagne secretly in this very spot?" I said with a smirk.

Him: No way!
Me: Do I ever lie?
Him: Aishh forget what I said. Alam ko namang di ka nagboboyfriend e.
Me: You didn't change a bit after Music Camp. Still a quitter, Josh Fuentes?

END FLASHBACK

"Is that all?" I asked Charmmaine. She nodded as a response at tinanguan lang ako ni Natsu. He knows what I'm feeling right now and also knows what I'm up to.

I drove to a drinking place just outside a school. It's called "hideout" and I've been here a couple of times before with Josh.

As I reached the counter, there was a guy in a leather jacket drinking his heart out. "Niel." I said in a firm voice and he looked up to see me with swollen, red eyes. He stood up and hugged me. I know how hurt he is. His cousin whom he dearly loved just passed away. His cousin who can understand him was murdered. I hugged him back and comforted him as his tears fell on my shoulder.

JEFF's POV

Susugurin ko na sana yung kayakap ni Shein pero ngumangawa yung lalaki. So instead of punching his crying face, I approached them nicely. Bait ko no? "Yow." Kumalas naman sa wakas sa pagkakayakap tong mokong na to sa girlfriend ko. Aba makatingin to, from head to toe ah? Ano problema neto? Tiningnan ko si Shenaia at naks naman, parang walang pake saken oh. Hinahagod padin likod ni mokong. "Huy Shein." Mukhang natauhan naman siya kaya tinaasan niya ko ng kilay partida nakapamewang pa. Okay na yan kesa naman nakadikit sa balat ni mokong.

Pinakilala niya kami sa isa't isa. She told me about Niel's cousin and I can't help but feel sorry. Papatayin ko pa sana siya kanina o edi double dead sana labas nun sa pamilya nila. Kaya imbes na patayin ko siya, nakipag inuman nalang ako.

SHENAIA's POV

I wasn't able to sleep a wink last night. I can't just get rid of Josh's face off my head. Every time I close my eyes, his chinky smiling eyes is haunting me. I can't believe that I can no longer see his smiling face again. I clenched my fist then punched the air. I looked at the ceiling and the picture of him pinned on the wall flashed through my memory. I shook my head, closed my eyes, then went back to sleep. I don't feel like attending my classes today.

I woke up with the smell of something burning. "Oh fuck" nasabi ko nalang upon realizing what the hell is happening. I got up then took my phone and wallet. I went to the bathroom, binasa ko ang face towel then used it to cover my face. The dorm was on fire.

I opened my room and was shocked of how fast the flames are devouring the building. I didn't even hear the fire alarm nor the sprinklers aren't also working! This is poor management. I can't pass through that fire. I'm covering my nose with the wet towel but I can still smell the smoke covering my eyesight and breathing. I went back inside my room where the fire traveled quickly by the moment I opened it. I opened the window, took a quick glance on what will I land if I jump. Without any hesitations, I took the leap and landed on both of my feet in a crouching position. "Fuck that hurts" Nasabi ko nalang sa sarili ko.