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chapter 6―wrong

❝ i'm not that innocent❞

-britney spears

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I drove up a pathway which led to a giant garage. The building before me had an unsettling vibe to it, with its broken windows and rusty, metal doors. 

"Are you sure this is the address?" I questioned skeptically, my grip tightening around the wheel.

"Yeah," Cass whispered as she eyed her surroundings.

Once I pulled into the opening, Cass and I were hesitant to step out of the truck. We made sure to take a handful of Stone's gadgets just in case we encounter anyone as shady as this 'warehouse'. It looked more like a serial killer's paradise when I examined the location further. There were weapons aligning every single inch of the walls before us. I spared a quick glance towards Cass, only to see her pale and her hands trembling.

"Hey, we're gonna be okay," I reassured as I took her shaking hands in mine.

"Yeah because blood splattered across the walls is so comforting," she mutters, keeping her eyes ahead of her. I traced her gaze to find her staring at dried red painted messily across the walls. I was surprised Cass didn't faint, considering her fear of blood.

"Girls! Glad to see you alive!" A deep vice sounds from behind us. I turn and take notice of a familiar head of bleached blonde hair, followed by a stranger. My eyes scanned both men from head-to-toe.

"Thought you ditched us," Cass  grumbled as she rolled her chocolate eyes.

"Oh, come on darling! I knew you had it under control or else why would I have left two unexperienced gals alone on their first mission?" he countered as he took long strides past us and the vehicle beside us.

"I don't know, why don't we ask your new flavor of the night?" I questioned. He raised a confused eyebrow.

"Fresh hickey you did a poor job of covering, blonde hair on your sweater, and your lips are tinted a shade brighter than usual," I calmly stated to which he nodded in response.

"A little obsessed aren't we?" The stranger with raven black hair and foreign accent said from beside to Stone.

"Not obsessed, observant. Of course it is a bit hypocritical calling me obsessed when you have been cyber-stalking the same girl for a few months. Couldn't resist checking up on your crush from England?" I answered in a monotone voice, enjoying his stunned face.

"How do you-"The raven haired man asked.

"It's a talent, get used to it," Cass advised with annoyance laced in her voice. Hesitantly, he nodded and Stone spoke again.

"So, let's check out the goods," he stated casually as if we brought him cookies instead of illegal substances.

"Got it, boss," Stone's friend smirked as he ventured to the trunk of the automobile. Stone, himself, got into the truck and opened the back up for the British guy. Once the trunk was open, Stone hopped out of the truck.

"All good?" Stone shouted, his voice echoing through the empty structure.

"Uh, boss," Stone's companion gulped.

"What is it?" Stone asked coolly.

"W-Well, you sent them to Marco the newbie's share, right? You know because they're amateurs, right?" The British man asked nervously as he appeared from behind the automobile.

"Well, duh. Is the shipment ready or not?" Stone asked, clearly growing frustrated with each second that passes by.

"Well, boss. I think you should take a look," British boy claimed with a pale face. Cass and I exchanged glances before trailing behind Stone to see what the problem was. My eyes scanned the loaded containers in horror.

"Shit," Cass squeaked from beside me with wide eyes.

"Wh-What. Why are these containers red and black? Chanel, I specifically told you red and blue!" Stone exclaimed, his face paling.

"Well, we couldn't see shit! You should've hooked us up with a damn flashlight, not 150 of those disk things! Plus, they're all drugs so what's the problem?" I defended and crossed my arms.

"The-They're all drugs? I-I-It's not about the drugs, Chanel. It's about who-" Stone sputtered then abruptly stopped. His face brightened instantly as he conjured a brilliant idea in that weird head of his.

"You know what? We could work with this!" Stone assured before placing a hand on each of our shoulders and walking us towards the front of the eighteen-wheeler. 

"Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean we could work with this?" Cass demanded as she turned to face Stone.

"It means you guys hit the jackpot! You are going to be richer than Jenny James's daddy on a payday!" He exclaimed excitedly. Everyone on campus knows that Jenny is one of the richest girls on campus. It's pretty much common knowledge.

"WHAT?!" Cass and I squealed as we jumped in the air.

"I'm going to get your money, but you ladies need to do a few things," Stone said seriously, "First, Cassidy, you need delete anything that can be found online about either of you. We don't want the enemy to be tracking you down. Now, I made these just in case you fucked up, which you did." He handled each of us a thin silver rod with a button on it. 

"It's a high-tech taser. You have to wrap your hand around it and press the button for it to work," Stone clarified and swiftly exited out the door.

"We're gonna be rich rich!" I shouted giddily as Cass and I started jumping up and down again.

"I know I'm supposed to be terrified but WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!" Cass yelled at the top of her lungs. Our celebration was cut short by someone clearing their throat behind us.

"Who are you? Queen Elizabeth?" I questioned while glaring at British Boy.

"James Watson, actually. Make sure to keep those tasers with you, you never know when you'll need it. Anyways, take care, ladies," he cautioned and left through the same door Stone appeared through moments later.

"Well, here's your money. I'll send a car to drop you off at the dorms. Stay safe because you two are going to be hunted down by the big guys. "Cass, remember to delete any personal information and make up various fake identities too. You never know when they'll come in handy. Stay safe, both of you. See you on Monday, Chanel," Stone said while walking us out of the warehouse. After we said our farewell to Stone, we slide into a sleek Cadillac Escalade. As soon as we get out of the car, Cass and I make a beeline to the stairs. It takes me a few tries but eventually, I manage to unlock the door quietly so I don't wake the she-demon. I tiptoe into our room and silently stash the suitcase securely under my bed.

Thankful Jenny isn't present, I fall forward onto the bed and let sleep consume me...

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{A/N}: 

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