Mindlessly✔

Dilemma.

When two unlikely worlds collide...✨

"You look ten times more attractive when you're mad."I chuckle at her frustration and the way her eyes light up in anger.A hint of red creeps up her cheeks as she rolls her eyes at me.

"Shut up."

Moving forward,I close the gap between us.
"I don't regret kissing you,Shortstack. I'd do it again, if you let me."
My hand goes up to caress her face and unconsciously she leans into it.

"You can't just say things like this Gage.We both know you don't mean it."Reaching for my hand,she removes it from her face letting it drop to my side.

"Skylar..."

"It's almost dawn.I have to go."With a last glance she turns on her heels to head back home.Groaning in exhaustion,I watch her retreating figure begin to diminish until she's out of sight.

Why didn't I say I meant it?

Feeling a vibration on my thigh,I bring out my phone to check the caller ID.It doesn't show any identification and immediately I recognize the caller.

I put the phone to my ear,dreading what comes next."I presume the parcel is with you?"

"Yes."I respond in a monotonous voice.

"Good.You know what to do with it."
The urge to defy and curse him out,telling him to go to hell is so strong that my hands start to shake in rage.

"I can't do it."

Laughing scornfully,his voice turns cold.
"You can't do it?Need I remind you the consequences of going against my orders?"

"I cannot kill an innocent man.You have to give me something else to do...something that does not involve shedding innocent blood!"

"You wouldn't want me to take drastic measures to make you do as I say,would you?"

I grit my teeth in anger and unconsciously my grip on the phone tightens.
"This is not part of the job description and you know it!"

"The girl you were with minutes ago...she's lovely,isn't she?It would be a shame if anything happens to her,wouldn't it?"At the mention of Skylar,my blood runs cold with dread.

"She's no one to me."

"Didn't seem like it from what I saw.You have forty eight hours boy.Act accordingly." The call ends abruptly with a clip note.I stand in the middle of the sidewalk frozen and filled with rage.

Skylar's in danger...because of me.
The realization that she could still be on her way home alone in the streets jolts me into reality.

I had to get to her.

I couldn't think straight as all possible ways of them getting to her before I do begin to cloud my thoughts.Getting into my car,I drive off in haste.

Speeding up,I search both sides of the street for any sign of her and silently pray that she's still on her way and has not gotten home already.

If they knew where she lived her whole family could be in danger.The thought alone sent chills down my spine.

Spotting a brown ponytail at my side view,I whip my head to get a better look at the person.

It's her.

I stop the car beside her in a rushed manner and she screams in fright staring at me with wide eyes.I was so glad to see her unharmed that the urge to hug her suddenly came over me.

Her angry expression and quick reasoning make me think twice."Well you sure have a way of sneaking up on people don't you?!"

Getting out of the driver's seat,I walk up to her."Get in."
My eyes move frantically in search of any suspicious or strange activity that could be going on.

"I don't need a ride Gage.I'm almost home."She stares at me incredulously.

"It doesn't matter.Just get in the car."

"I'd rather walk than take orders from you."She shoots me a glare and continues walking.

Grunting in frustration,I move close to her and do the only thing that comes to mind.I lift her off her feet swiftly.

She's not getting away that easy.

"What the hell is wrong with you?Put me down!"She hits my chest with her fists as she struggles to be free.

"You're getting in the car even if it means carrying you to it."I tighten my grip as she continues to thrash against my hold.

"Let me go!You controlling jerk.Why do you keep insisting on it?!"Opening the car door with one hand,I place her on the car seat as she sends me a death glare.

"Are you going to sit still and be quiet or do I have to kiss you again to shut you up?"
I move my face dangerously close to hers enough to look into her dark brown eyes.

"You're an asshole."

She turns away from my gaze and folds her hands together in fury unconsciously showing her cleavage through her thin blue tank top.

With a grunt,I close the door rather loudly.
"Don't move."

"You can't tell me what to do Gage.You're not the boss of me."

I chuckle at the irony and receive a string of muttered curses from her.I wouldn't blame her if she resents me for resorting to force but if it means she's safe,I can live with that.

Starting the car,I change paths and begin to drive farther away from her house at a fast pace."What the hell is going on Gage?Where are you taking me?"

"Slow the fuck down.Are you trying to get us killed?!"She grips the dash board,eyes glazed with anger.

Without looking at her,I say stiffly.
"I'm not going to get us killed.You just can't go home right now."

"What do you mean I can't go home right now?You're not taking me to some dark alley to kill me and bury my body are you?"

I laugh in astonishment at her conclusion and glance at her to see if she's actually serious only to be met with a pair of angry brown eyes.

"Well..."She raises one eyebrow,expecting a response.

"Look,I know you have a lot of questions that I've not been able to answer and I wish I could..."

"Well no shit Sherlock."She retorts with a snort.

It couldn't be more glaring.I have to tell her the truth.
"I'll explain everything soon,Shortstack.I promise."

I made this chapter short because it's the start to some revelations/surprises that might come up in the following chapters✨
Also If you are wondering what's going on with Amy,the next chapters will give you some insight.
I've said too much already...
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