Safe With Me

Chap. 22: Let Me See What You Can Do

                    The past two weeks had been non-stop trains for Elle. She had to learn basic mastery of each weapon. Knives were her signature weapon, earning her nickname 'The Blade'. After weapons, Elle had to master how to drive a getaway car in abandoned parking garages by Jesse. "Wheels" as he's called, the second to youngest member of the gang, Jared being the youngest. He admitted to Elle that the only reason he became a Snake King was because he can drive "anything that has at least two wheels."

              The parking garage, Jesse has spilled, is the place where the gang takes clients who are disloyal to them or doesn't meet the deadline. The pressure was raised for Elle after he admitted the truth to her. She failed multiple times as she practiced driving, hitting parking blocks and bumping into walls.

                  Next, Elle has to physically get in shape. Noah, better known as "Blue Racer," trained the blonde how to run under harsh circumstances. The tall man with a light blue eyes and a stubble face took an hour to explain situations to where knowing how to outrun someone would be useful. From policemen to dogs to other gang to even cars. Elle's body has toned up as she also hit the gym with Brody and Happy to tone her body.

              As training continued for the blonde, she began to understand the ways of Snake Kings. To take orders when told to and to be quick about everything without asking too many questions. Elle began to get closer to Brody, but only as a mentor with the occasional make out that is always interrupted by someone.

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"It's simple." Jack tells Elle, "You just have to be care and quick."

Her last art to learn is pickpocketing. Jack, "Quick Hands", was instructed by Happy to teach her. The raven haired man lets Elle know how much he doesn't tolerate her. The blonde knows it's because of Molly.

Elle blinks. "This isn't the movie Focus. I'm not Margot Robbie!"

Jack sighs heavily, angry. "And I'm not Will Smith, but this is what we got! You have to learn all of the basics in order to pass third initiation."

Elle rolls her eyes at him in annoyance. "This is so stupid! You don't even want me to pass!"

The raven haired man with a twisted nose gives her a dirty look. "Don't be a whiney ass bitch. It takes time and practice."

Elle begins to walk away when she spots a chilling sight at the doorway. Ira stands there with his arms crossed. Ezra stands behind him with an evil smile.

"Go ahead." Ira nods at Jack, his eyes and voice full of warning. "Let me see what you can do, Girly Girl."

Elle nods, wanting to stay frozen. She turns back around to Jack, whose face is stoney. The raven haired man nods to Elle

Elle tries to casually walk by Jack, bumping into him. She grabs the egg from his jacket pocket, ushering a soft apology before turning away. Ira rolls his eyes at her.

"That's cute." Annoyance is laced into Ira's voice, "Is that all you can do?"

Jack begins to speak for Elle but her voice grows louder than his. The sound of her voice deafens Jack's.

"I've mastered throwing knives." Elle says confidently, offering Ira a small smile. He does not return the favor.

"Throwing knives? That's easy shit." Ira chuckles smugly

Elle mentally disagrees with him. "Well, I—"

"Did I say you could speak? No? Okay then." Ira looks Elle up and down in annoyance. "In order to truly 'master' knives, you have to actually use the knife as a weapon. Not some party trick."

Elle softly nods. "Al-Alright."

"And cut the good girl act." Ira rolls his eyes, "The streets will eat yo' ass alive with that sweetheart smile of yours."

And then Ira is gone.

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