16. beat them to death.
“I mean could be. If it was me and not you he wouldn’t either. There is a chance we are like sisters to him, you know Vince and how joking he gets.” Mila said
“well that’s another thing, I have never called him my brother. Not even the occasional bro. like no slang. Nada. I’ve been extra careful”
“so..” I started but Payton interrupted
“why would he reject me. I see the love or even fondness or something definitely more than friendship. So why would he just not kiss me. I mean it’s just a fucking kiss, like..” she sat down in defeat, “why reject me when you have the chance.” She looked up at me, “val, you’re newer to this, you know Vince. Do you think he has feelings for me?”
“honestly, I saw some vibes but it could be sisterly love as Mila said. There was something in the kitchen yesterday when I caught Vince glancing at you secretly. Maybe he just got shy?”
“no he’s not the shy type.” Mila said
“yeah but with people you like you tend do things out of control, like Chase literally smiles when no one is there, and he asks me for decisions. I mean I know gang leaders sons or whatever. Never would they second guess their choices or consider someone else. But he does it cause he like me.”
“wait.” Payton said
“what the fuck” Mila continued.
“he told you he likes you?” the exclaimed together.
“yeah?” I replied in an unsure tone. Should I have not told them?
“when exactly did he do this?” Mila asks opening an app on her phone.
“erm.. yesterday I think.”
“fuck.” Mila exclaimed
“damn it Anderson.” Payton said at the same time
“why?” I asked
“we had abet and Anderson just won a 100 from each of us.
“wait what?” I laughed, “how did you guys know he would like me?”
“honestly. We’ve never seen his eyes glimmer.” Payton said
“or him volunteer anything, he’s always like I’m the boss so you do the shit and call me when there is actually something.” Mila said
“yeah! And he is like super nice nowadays. It’s lowkey freaky. He asked me for help the other day to track on of out shipments. Usually he just barks orders. But nowadays he uses please. And gives favours.” Payton said.
“we’re getting off topic here.” I said clearing my thought and hiding my blush. Fucking capillaries.
“please tell us you like him too. Chase all riled up is never good for us. He gets…” Mila started, “moody” Payton finished.
“I mean I think I do. But I don’t know. Need to see the future of ACAB too before I go run off with other gang boss’s sons.” I replied, “anyway. My point was. We need to test Vince’s emotions towards you” I told Payton.
“I know exactly how to do that.” Mila said.
“how?” I asked
“jealousy is a fun emotion when you're not the one feeling” she said.
“funny how Anderson said the exact same thing.” I said teasingly.
“oh that bitch is stealing all my good quotes “ said Mila.
“okay let’s do this. Fuck rejection, we’re gonna make him come begging on his knees for a speck of attention from you.” Mila said
“I know just the way to do this!” I squealed. Fuck these bitches are bringing out the girl in me. I told them the plan and made a few phone calls. This week was going to be fun.
After everything was set we got some candy and popcorn from the kitchen downstairs and played a movie.
“you guys really think he genuinely likes me?” I asked out loud while the movie played in the background
“bitch, you cannot be asking that when he willingly gave you his hoodie.” Payton said
“wait what the fuck?” Mila said turning towards me and looking at the gun stitching, “fuck that’s his signature. Val, vally, valcoor. Listen to me when I say this.” She paused the movie and looked at me serious. “Chase never shares. He made me walk home in cold wet clothes when I fell into his pool last summer. Fully refused to lend me a pair or anything. And had the audacity to tell me not to get sick for finals week.” I laughed
“well, he made me that bag there with these in, I think he bought the grey sweats” I laughed remembering his blushing face.
“who knew he’d turn out to be a softie.” Payton mumbled while grinning.
“guys even I need a guy! You both are living a Wattpad dream whilst I’m just hacking into systems and getting information for stupid deals.” Mila complained
“we’ll find you someone Mila, don’t worry. Maybe someone from school?”
“nope, I’m into like men. These boys won’t be able to keep up with me.”
“well, I guess I have someone you can meet. But he’s too old.” I told her.
“oh my god. You should invite him to the party on Friday after the game! It would be perfect. And we can make Vince jealous also there!” Payton said
“this week is looking up.”
“we have school tomorrow, ugh, why did we decide to this on a weekday!”
“are we going?”
“yes.”
“duh”
“why?”
“education is important.” Mila said
“fuck man. If we wake up, we wake up.”
“I have torture like 3 people next week, we found a new kind of drug being sold in our side, and it’s killing people after 5 packets. We think it’s laced with some type of poison. Someone’s been messing with the honest business. Could get messy. Anyone wants to join?” I said
“well, I don’t mind watching you in action. Could learn a few things. But is it okay for us to come? Aren’t we all like in different teams or something?”
“well, actually when I asked my dad about all this, it turns out both the gangs are a part of one big company. Like we do internal exchange. Mainly importing new shit and selling it. And you guys export the shit after we manufacture the goods.”
“oh my, so like we’re in harmony.” Mila stated
“yeah, exactly. And apparently my dad and Chase’s dad grew up together before they decided to divide and conquer.” I said and both of them turned to me
“that’s so..”
“cute!” Payton said
“no wonder he’s trusted then my ex or any other dude.” I said
“wait but the story you gave about your ex. Are there some details missing?” Payton asked, and I glanced around.
"oh my god you have to tell us the truth!" Mila squealed.
“well, he cheated on me and I almost killed him for it. But turns out he cheated on me with my now ex-best friends. And I mean like 4 people. I kinda then went crazy bitch on him. A full fight and shit. Handled the situation. But that week before we could eliminate him he gained instant favours from 4 small 20 people gangs around him and made a big gang.
The reason I was sent to that part of town was because I wanted to bring his manufactured goods across the river, I thought it would be good for him also. But now he’s become a little more dangerous to deal with.” I said quickly and both of them just stared.