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Chapter 57

Now Seth isn't complete without his older brother Jordan! Good lord the things I would let him do. Lol, the next chapter is where we FINALLY see Evan! You waited this long, I think it's finally time. The song is Keep it Mellow by Marshmello ft. Omar LinX

(Hopes POV)

     I press the soaked rag covered in rubbing alcohol onto Evan's shoulder. His hand grips onto my shoulder as I wipe the area clean.

    "It doesn't make fucking sense, why didn't they go after her?" Brian says behind me as he was being cleaned up by Craig.

     "Because her boyfriend Jordan doesn't want her getting hurt that's what," Evan says as he hisses in pain as I press the rag deeper into his wound.

     "Enough, do you really think I would go for him after what he did to everyone?" I ask as I move to his bicep bullet wound.

     "Were you planning on going after him in general?" Evan asks. I glare at him as I press the rag into the would. He yells out in pain as he pushes me away.

     "I don't want another fucking wound woman holy shit! I can patch myself up, just go straighten up the kitchen until I get in there." He says as he grabs at the bandages next to him. I throw the rag at him and cross my arms.

     "The only reason they aren't here still is because of me so a thank you would be appreciated that you aren't looking like Brian or Tyler!" I storm out of the armory and to the kitchen like Evan told me to do. Probably because I'm a woman that's why.

     I get to the messy kitchen and start grabbing the empty wrappers from the tacos and burritos and throw them in the trashcan. I kneel on the ground and pick up the tiny lettuce that fell and also throw it in the trash.

     "What deal did you make with them Shortcake?" Brian asks. I don't bother looking at him as I go to the island to clean up the half-eaten food. I brush my hair behind my ear and roll up the sleeves to my crop top hoodie.

    "I'm not mad at you Hope. I just want to make sure you're not risking your life for us, we can handle them again if it comes down to it." He says. I continue to be silent as I throw away the food. I go back to the island again as he picks me up and sets me on the marble counter.

     "Hope I'm not just going to stand here and let you do this for us, I'm sorry but it's not happening." He crosses his arms as he positions himself so he's standing in front of me now, blocking me from going anywhere.

     "I'll be fine Brian. If they wanted to hurt me, they would've when they came and attacked us remember?" I give a fake smile to him, but he doesn't buy it.

    "Last time I heard, 'I'll be fine Brian' you weren't fine. I'm not Evan, I know when you're lying to me. I've known you for how many years now Hope?" He asks. I shrug my shoulders and look down at my lap.

     "Eight years Hope. I know you more than any guy in here, including Evan. Now, are you going to tell me what deal you made with Rolling Crips or am I just going to have to keep asking until you decide to tell me?" He asks. I roll my eyes and look up at him.

     "You're not my boyfriend anymore Brian, you don't have to worry about me anymore." I sass back. He gives me an annoyed look as he takes a step closer to me.

     "Last time that I checked, we still care about each other. Not to mention your current boyfriend or ex or whatever the hell he is to you isn't in here checking up on you, I am. I'm the one making sure you're not going on a fucking suicide mission for a group of gang members." He says. He's right, Evan and I really didn't establish what we are really.