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Ch33: One Punch In the Face Definitely Keeps The Red Head Away
Immediately Alex stands up and quickly manages to jump off the roof without hurting himself. I take a bit longer to jump down the step and finally land on the ground before running towards Taylor.
"Are you okay?" Alex asks wrapping his arms her. "Who did this? Was it that skinny bastard because I swear I'll-"
"It wasn't Pipper," Taylor says moving away from Alex and wrapping her arms around herself. "It was Vanessa."
"Vanessa?" I ask as I go towards her and hug her. "I swear Ill kick her ass when I see her Taylor."
"I'm so sorry Elliana," she hugs me. "I should've told you what was going on with Pipper, but he made me promise not so say anything and I was scared to drag you and-"
"Tell me what happened," I cut her off. "We will deal with together Taylor."
"I'm so sorry Alex," Taylor hugs him. "I should've never left you."
"It's okay," he smiles. "You were only defending your friend and I can understand that. "
"He's in trouble," Taylor tell us, a terrified look on her face.
"You can tell us everything inside," I say. "I'll grab some ice for your eye and we'll talk."
"Okay," she nods.
***
"Are you okay Taylor?" Vincent asks as he walks into the house and she nods not bothering to look over at him.
"She's fine," Alex says and Vincent nods before leaving.
"So Pipper isn't using drugs?" I ask and Taylor shakes her head.
"He's buying them from Bratt," Taylor says "but he's not using them."
"Why would he do that?" Alex asks.
"Remember those days that Pipper went missing?" she asks and I nod. "He came to find you, but you were with Josh so he left. We ended up crashing into each other and he told me what was happening. Apparently Bratt beat him up and told him that he had three choices. Either he uses drugs, he sells drugs, or he ends up dead. Pipper decided to buy drugs from Bratt and tell them he was using, but Bratt didn't buy it so he told Vanessa that the only person she could buy from was Pipper. Today we were hanging out at Pipper's place and Vanessa showed up asking for more drugs, but Pipper said no. She went crazy Elliana and hit me threatening to continue doing so if Pipper didn't sell to her. I managed to get out of her hold and ran until I got here. "
Oh my god, how could I be such an idiot?
"Why didn't you tell me?" I ask. "We could've figured it out."
"Bratt is a dangerous guy," Taylor explains. "Pipper was already scared because he told me and we didn't want to drag you into to it too."
"I know someone who can help," Vincent says and we all turn to look at him. He's standing at the top the stairs with Cameron standing behind him.
"Like we need his help," I scoff. "We can figure it out on our own."
"What are you doing to do?" Vincent chuckles. "Go in there and karate chop his ass?"
"No," I glare at him. "I was planning on making a trap where the cops can arrest him."
"They'd take your skinny friend with him," Vincent says. "He use to sell drugs around here and Bratt would be more than happy to drag him straight to jail with him."
"What's your plan then?" I ask and he smirks.
"I happen to know a very powerful red head who can take care of Bratt," he says.
"What makes you think she would come?" I ask. "She hates you."
"That's my problem," he glares at me. "I'll make sure she comes and then she'll take care of the problem."
"Is she going to kill him?" Taylor asks. "He's a bad guy, but I don't want him dead. I just kinda want him gone."
"Look Taylor," Alex wraps his arm around her shoulders. "Just let them take care of it, okay?"
"Are you asking me to just sit here and allow for them to kill Bratt?" she scoffs. "Where are your morals? Killing him would make us just like him and I am not like him."
"She's right," I tell him. "We are not like him."
"Whatever Tatianna," Josh walks into the house holding his phone against his ear.
He's talking to Tatianna. Why?
"I'll talk to you later Tati," he says before hanging up. "What's going on?"
"We're going to LA," Vincent smirks.
"Why?" Josh asks impatiently looking at Vincent,
"To bring Janet," he states and I can see look of shock in Josh's face.
"Why would we do that?" he questions.
***
"So he's not using?" Josh asks and I nod.
"He's been lying to protect himself," I say as I allow my legs to hang off the edge of the roof.
"You didn't know," Josh says.
"I should have been there," I say. "He's my friend and I wasn't there for him."
"It's okay," he smiles and I smile back before looking down towards the ground.
If someone was to be thrown off this roof they'd probably be hurt.
Maybe Tatianna and Josh are finally dating?
I wonder what would happen if I were to throw Tatianna off this roof?
God Elliana, you need to chill.
"So you and Tatianna," I say under my breath hoping that he won't hear.
"What was that?" he smirks and I glare at him.
He heard me.
"So you and Tatianna," I state louder.
"We're just friends," he answers. "Her and my family want to have another family dinner and I was invited."
"That's great," I smile looking awkwardly away.
Last time they invited him they tried to get him to be with Tatianna.
Maybe I should just throw her off the roof.
"So i'm stuck with Vincent while we go to LA," he says, a tone of bitterness in his voice.
"Why are you mad at him?" I ask.
"What he did to you was wrong," he states.
"Yes, but he did it to me," I explain. "You shouldn't be mad at him over something that happened between me and him. You're best friends don't let my problems get between you two."
"It's not just that," he shakes his head. "I gave up on."
He stops talking and I give him a strange look.
"Gave up on what?" I ask and he shrugs.
"On a lot of things for him," he says "and he's wasting it by being a total dick."
Was he going to say me?
He gave up on me? is that what he meant?
"You shouldn't be mad at him," I say. "I'll forgive him eventually, but till I do you should talk to him."
"I don't know," he shrugs.
***
"Are you ready to go?" Alex asks and Vincent nods.
"I have everything ready," he says as he shoves bags inside Sirius Black. "Cameron went to stay with a family member and I packed my favorite pair of underwear, so I'm ready."
"Josh," I yell into the house. "Are you coming?"
"I'm here," he runs out the house a bag hanging on his shoulder. "Stop with the yelling."
"Why do you need to go?" I ask his keeping my voice down so that the other two boys won't hear.
"She owes me a favor," he explains. "I sort of saved her life once and she said she would repay me someday. Today is that day."
"Just be safe," I take a hold of his arm and he smiles slightly nodding his head.
"I'll do my best," he answers before walking towards the trunk of the car and shoving his bag in.
"You ready?" Vincent asks Josh and he nods.
"I packed my favorite pair of underwear and took some cash out of Alex's wallet," he jokes before getting in the car and closing the door.
"Hold up man," Alex goes towards him angrily knocking on his window.
"Did you talk to him?" Vincent asks and I shrug.
"I might have mention the fact that he was being a dick," I say.
"Life threatening situations always end in forgiveness," Vincent smirks and I shake my head.
"Do not confuse me telling Josh to stop being a grass ass as a sign of forgiveness," I state. "We are not even close to that."
"A guy takes what he can grab," he chuckles. "Thanks kitten."
"Elliana," I correct him. "My name is Elliana."
"Sorry Ellie," he says playfully and I roll my eyes.
"We should go," Josh yells and Vincent nods before getting in the car and shutting the door.
"They'll be safe," Alex wraps his arm around my shoulder.
"I sure hope so because I have a bad ass prank in mind," I say "and it's necessary to have three victims. So I really hope they come back."
"You want to get something to eat," he says and I nod as we watch them drive off.
"How about some Italian food?" he asks and I scrunch my nose.
"We had Italian already," I complain. "Why not Chinese?"
"You always want Chinese," he whines.
Oh, I have an idea.
"How about we fight over it?" I smirk.
"I thought that was what we were doing right now?" he asks giving me an annoyed look.
"Good thing your pretty," I pat his shoulder. "I meant, like actually physically fight. I bet I can get you to tap out."
"Not happening shorty," he jokes. "I'm not just good looks. I was state champ my sophomore year and placed second in nationals junior year in wrestling. I'll kick your ass."
"Fine, whoever taps out buys dinner," I extend my hand out to him "and the winner chooses what to eat."
"Fine," he shakes my hand "but don't cry when I win."
"I'll be crying tears of joy as I eat my delicious plate of Chinese food," I smirk.
***
"Are you ready? Taylor asks in a loud and excited voice as she steps between us.
We're currently at the park in a plain grassy area with a soft blanket on the floor beneath us.
"In this corner weighing 130 pounds we have Elliana Bair,"She announces as she pretends a water bottle is her microphone. "A black belt in MMA with a record of 1-0 and an attitude bigger than herself!"
"I actually weight 135, but that's close enough," I laugh.
"In this corner weighing 190 pounds we have Alex Gordian," she yells with a huge grin on her face. "Two year state champion and received second place in nationals for wrestling with a record of 0-0 and an endless amount of terrible pickup lines!"
"My pickup lines are amazing," he states. "They sure picked you up."
"Shut up," Taylor blushes before stepping off the blanket.
"You can still back out shorty," he says and I smirk.
"And stop myself from completely crushing your ego," I say. "Not a chance grass ass."
"Come Elliana," Taylor cheers. "Kick his ass!"
"Thanks Taylor," Alex rolls his eyes.
"I have to cheer for the best," she says sheepishly and I chuckle.
"Not even your girlfriend think you'll win," I laugh.
"She not my girlfriend," he steps forward and I step to the side.
"I have to go, but I'll see you guys later," she chirps before beginning to walk away.
"When do you plan on asking?" I whisper making sure Taylor can't hear me as I take two steps forward.
"I don't plan on asking," he says as he throws himself towards me knees taking a hold of my legs.
Fuck, he's a lot faster than Vincent.
"You should," I say between breaths as he manages to throw me off balance, my ass landing hard on the ground.
"Why do I have to give us a title?" he asks as I quickly wrap my legs around his upper torso preparing myself for a triangle choke.
"She needs to know you're not messing around," I say as he manages to slip out of my grasp and stands up.
"She should know that by now," he states quickly catching his breath as I stand up.
I can't win if I wrestle, but I can if I fight.
I'm faster than him so I need to tire him out and then I can force him to tap out.
"How is she suppose to know?" I ask quickly throwing a left jab that he barely manages to avoid.
"I've proved it," he tries taking a hold of my knees again, but I move out the way and throw a quick left kick at his back pushing him harshly towards the ground.
"By asking her to a banquet?" I scoff as he stands up quickly making his way towards me. He throws a fast left punch but I dodge it and take a hold of his arm before using my foot to throw him off balance landing him back on the ground.
"Is that not enough?" he groans as he stands back up and I throw a high left kick towards his chest pushing him back on the ground.
"That doesn't erase all your player ways," I glare at him as he gets back up.
"I don't know what you expect me to do," he says frustrated and I throw a quick left punch that he dodges before doing a fast right kick landing it directly on the center of his chest.
He moves back trying to catch his breath and I use that time to close the space between us before landing a left kick on his knee causing him to give out and fall. I rapidly get on top off him trying to get hold of his arms, but he flips us over so that he's above me his breathing now short and quick.
He's tired.
I swiftly wrap my legs around his upper torso and my arms around his neck pulling his head towards me causing him to feel like he can't breathe.
"Okay," he taps my shoulder his face turning red. "I get it Elliana!"
"I expect you to prove you're not some player grass ass," I say as I release him and he stands up.
"I'm not a player," he helps me up.
"That's not what your reputation says," I tell him. "She just needs to know that you won't hurt her."
"I'm not asking her to be my girlfriend," he rolls his eyes.
***
"Do you want to watch a movie?" I ask as I stand outside his room with a bowl of popcorn and a huge grin on my face.
After the match Alex was annoyed with me to say the least and I don't blame him.
I was pushy about him dating Taylor.
I guess I just want to make sure she doesn't get hurt, but at the same I should learn when to say out of it.
"I don't know," he shrugs and I frown.
He's really upset.
"Are you okay?" I ask causally stepping inside his room and laying beside him on the bed.
"When I was younger," he says "I was told by the older foster kids that I only needed to know one rule to survive the system. Don't get attached to anyone. . .At my first long term foster home I learned very quickly how badly you can get hurt when you allowed yourself to get attached. So I stopped looking at my foster families like families and more like temporary house where I could focus on sports. . .I never had a family Elliana and I don't know what its like to be with someone. . .I spent my entire life avoiding attachments and I became so good at it that I don't know how to turn it off."
"I dont know what that is like," I tell him "so I'm not going to pretend like I understand, but I can tell you this. You don't need to be scared anymore because we are not going anywhere."
"She already did," he exhales. "I know I said I wasn't mad because I'm not, but she left with Pipper. I was ready to try and she left with Pipper."
Damn.
He's right.
I was so worried about protecting her that I didn't realize she was the one who screwed up.
"I'm not going anywhere," I smile. "You can count on me to stay. I know I'm terribly annoying and I get all in your business, but I won't leave."
"I know you won't," he laughs.
"You still owe me Chinese food for kicking your ass," I say and he groans loudly.
"I was distracted by your constant blabbering," he says defensively.
"That was my evil plan," I pretend to talk like a stereotypical evil witch. "I was to distract you with my annoying blabbering so that you would give up and I would end up victorious."
"You're a dork," he laughs.
"A dork who kicked you ass fair and square," I laugh with him.
A/N: Heyyy everyoneeeee!!!! Here Is a long, and I mean LLOONNGG, chapter for you guys! Hope you enjoyed it.
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ALSO WE REACHED ONE YEAR ON MAY 19, 2017!!!! HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO A BET WITH THE DEVILS!!!!!!
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May 22, 2017