~NICOLE'S POV~
I woke up as usual. But today felt, different. I woke up with Payton's arms wrapped around me. He was still asleep and it sounded like everyone else was too. I get out of his arms and go get ready. I wanted to keep it simple.
I left my hair straight and didn't put on makeup. I went downstairs and saw Porter and Kam.
Porter: "Good morning, miss. We have some news for you." he said politely.
Nicole: "Go on." I asked listening.
Porter: "There's another gang that poses a threat." he finished.
Nicole: "Please tell me it's not who I think it is." I said about to scream.
Porter nodded slowly. I grabbed a vase that was next to me and threw it. Glass was shattered everywhere. I began to freak out. Why you may ask? This gang has been posing a threat to me and my dad for as long as I can remember. Why haven't we done anything? Well, I guess you'll have to figure that out.
Nicole: "FUCK!" I yelled throwing my hands in the air.
By now everyone is awake and staring at me. I notice now.
Nicole: "Kam, get them out of my face before I kill them." I said trying to hold back my anger.
He nodded and escorted them out of the room.
Porter: "Miss, there's one more thing." He added.
I turn to him as he speaks again.
Porter: "They said they want to speak with you." He said.
Nicole: "Nope." I bluntly said.
He knew not to argue with me, nor show fear. So he is always on my good side.
I went to the training room to workout for myself. I needed a distraction. I finished a while later and when I was about to walk out when Anthony, Bryce, and Tayler all came in. I slowly looked at them.
Nicole: "Move." I said kinda pissed.
Bryce: "Can we actually talk to you real quick?" he asked.
Nicole: "Make it quick." I said crossing my arms.
Tayler: "We wanted to ask if you were okay, because we saw you upset and I know you don't really like anyone and I'm probably pissing you off right now-" I cut him off. He was rambling.
Nicole: "Shut up, you're rambling." I said with a soft smile.
Nicole: "Look, I get that you all are trying to be nice and check in on me, but you cannot worry about me. I cannot have you guys going soft, especially you three because you are one of the best in the group. Are we clear?" I said uncrossing my arms.
Bryce: "Yes, but one more thing." he said looking down and smiling.
Anthony: "Can we at least give you a hug?" he asked confidently.