The Devil is Marvelous

Chapter 53

Melissa and her OOTD ^
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Tuesday, November 13th

Ava and I drove to school together that morning.

When I got home from my mission it was late and I didn't want to wake her up and send her home. Apparently Melissa was a bit mad that she spend the night, but I told Ava that i'd apologize to Melissa in person the next time I saw her. Before we got to school I told Ava about the security break at the LA Journal.

"It means anyone my boss sends won't be required to swipe any type of card to get into the building or any of the rooms. They can basically just type in the code at the door, allowing them access. Lager and Rocco have horrible street skills, but their hacking skills are way better than I imagined. They're such pains in the ass..."

I stopped talking when I realized Ava wasn't listening. She had her legs pulled up to her chest, her head resting on her knees, and she seemed to be shivering. I pulled into the school lot, parked, then started to rub her back.

"Ava?"

"Damn it all" she whispered. She lifted her head, a tear rolling down her cheek. "Now I can't even be sure that Mel will be safe at work. I thought that was the one place I could count on her safety. How am I supposed to do anything when i'm this afraid that something could happen to her at any moment?"

I leaned over, placing my hand on her head. "You're allowed to be scared. I understand, and I won't try to tell you to not be. But I need you to trust me when I say i'm going to figure something out. I'll talk to Frank, or Lager or Rocco. I'll get my partner and a few other guys I know to keep their eyes and ears open for any information. I will make sure nothing happens to your sister or Nancy."

She nodded, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she silently cried for a while. I continued to rub her back, letting her get it all out before we had to go into school. This wasn't how I wanted to her feel. Scared, hopeless, anxious... I had to try and get her mind off of all this shit, even if it was for only for a little while.

"I have to work tonight, but my boss doesn't need me on Wednesday. Why don't we go out and do something? Dinner and a movie? Beach picnic? Something fun"

"But-"

"Ava, will you go on a date with me? It would make me the happinest guy alive" I smirked, kissing the top of her hand. "Please?"

The corner of her mouth turned up and she nodded. "Good" I said, cupping her chin. I brought her close to me, then kissed her slowly. She deepened our kiss, only stopping when there was a banging on my car hood. Zane and some other football guys stood outside, watching us through the windshield. He waved, smirking, and the guys behind him cracking up. I rolled my eyes, and Ava scouffed. "You're rich, can't you pay him to transfer schools?"

I laughed, getting out of the car. I shot the guys a look and they rushed off. Good, I still had it. Those fuckers were still afraid of me.

I grabbed our backpacks out of the back seat, then opened the passenger door. Ava slid out, taking her backpack from me. "You mean to tell me you won't miss being interrupted? Harassed? Annoyed on the daily?" I asked sarcastically.

"Like hell I will" she snapped, shooting dagger eyes into Zane's back.

"You're cute when you're angry" I chuckled, watching her stomp towards the school. She growled something, and I watched in amusement. God I love this girl. I had to plan something special for her this Wednesday. My angel deserved to feel happy. I'd do anything to see her smile.

***Special: Franks P.O.V***

School ended at 2:15 and I arrived at the LA Journal at 2:50, ready to start my "internship". Ha. Internship my ass. This was the only way I could think of to get close to Nancy Devonshire without being suspected. My uncle told me to figure something out whatever it took, so like always I made it happen.