Nicholas's P.O.V

I woke up, tossing and turning lazily because I knew today was Tuesday which was a school day and I didn't want to stand up just yet. I stretched and groaned on the bed lazily before I was jolted up by the sudden opening of my door. I reached for the gun in my drawer and sat up immediately.

"Nick!!!! You're still in bed??!!! Get your ass up, we're late!!" Zoey yelled as she stormed into my room in a pink long sleeve shirt and blue faded jeans with canvas. I quickly shoved the gun back into my drawer and locked it there.

"There's something called knocking!" I yelled as I stood up wearing only shorts. Gran is at the hospital for her check-ups so it was just Zo and I.

"Whatever, just throw something on because if we are late, I will kill you" she threatened and left my room. I rolled my eyes and got in the shower to freshen up. I still couldn't get yesterday out of my head, her smile and I couldn't stop sketching her face in my sketchbook. She already occupied four pages and the rest were aethetics of how I feel which I allow no one to see.

I got dressed and left my room after locking the door and keeping some things hidden and safe. I met burnt pancakes with coffee on the table and I already knew it was Zo that made it without guessing. I saw her sitting cross- legged on the couch and typing on her phone as I stared at her.

"What?" She said looking up from her phone.

"What happened to the pancakes? Again." I said referring to the countless number of times I had to eat burnt or half-done foods.

"It's not even that burnt" She defended pouting and I plopped on the couch beside her.

"This" I picked up one of the pancakes "is not burnt? It's literally black!" I said and she rolled her eyes at me.

"It's just black, it not burnt" she defended and took a bite as her face twisted in disgust but she swallowed it still. "See?"

"Yeah...." I dropped the pancakes and pushed it to one side then picked up the coffee "I'll just take the coffee" I said and took a sip.

"At least I try to cook, you don't even make an attempt" she muttered and I raised an eyebrow.

"I already told you, I hate cooking. Unless you want me to burn down the kitchen" I said defensively and gulped down the whole cup then stood up, taking my car keys.

"Weirdo, let's go" she said and hopped to my car. We drove to school and Zo got down from my car into the crowd of students. I got down then locked my door before I was roughly shoved into a corner by someone as I struggled.

The person managed to get me to the back of the school and I realized it was one of Venom's boys, Danny.

"What the fuck do you want Danny?" I growled out and he let out a menacingly smile.

"I heard you wanted out and Venom told me to pay you a little visit" He said.

"What do you mean?" I said alarmed at the mention of Venom's name.

"What I mean is, I know your plan and you might not know this but Venom has asked me to keep an eye on you for a while now so if I want, I could just walk right up to him and tell him you plan on how to quit or..." He trailed off as he shot me a smirk. What?! How the hell did he find out?! Shit!! This is bad.

"What do you want?" I said in anger.

"It's nothing much, you just have to do what I say. Simple" he grinned and I gave him a blank expression, closing off all emotions.

"No! I don't care! You can tell Venom if you want but I know he wouldn't kill me, I'm one of the his best workers" I said confidently and smiled when I saw the grin fall off his face in defeat. "So you will just be wasting your time by telling him" I said and turned around to leave.

"Then I'll kill her" he said and I stopped in my tracks." I'll kill your twin" he said and I turned around.

"I don't have a twin" I said and he chuckled.

"You think I don't know? I know almost everything about you already. What's her name again? Katie or Talia?" He said and he furrowed his eyebrows in thought. The he snapped his fingers and smiled "Right. Zoey. You thought you could keep her a secret for long huh? How about Ally or Alex? I don't know which one" he added and my body went stiff. He smirked cruelly and he knew he had gotten me.

"Deal" I muttered amd be walked towards me smiling like a maniac.

"Good decision Nicky, we're going to be best of friends" he smirked and left me there standing.

Alexandrea's P.O.V

"And he was like, the pancakes are burnt, I can't eat burnt pancakes all the time, blah blah blah" Zoey complained in frustration. "Why can't he just go to the kitchen and cook it himself since he's such a good cook!" she huffed and I laughed as we walked towards our last class of the day.

"But seriously can't he cook? He shouldn't leave you to do all the cooking" Bex said. "If it has to do with the fact that you're a female, I'm going to go and look for him right now and castrate him" Bex added and I laughed even harder, making Zoey laugh too.

"Bex?! That's too harsh" I said, smiling and she huffed.

"I agree with Alex" Zoey said in between her laughter.

"He deserves it if that's the reason" Bex shrugged. "Ladies, this is where we part ways. Love you babies, bye" she smiled and left.

"Well bye Zo" I said blowing her a kiss as she caught it and left for my last class, Civic. Nick had been ignoring me and I thought that things had changed because of last night but I guess I was wrong and I avoided Eli throughout today.

I spent Civic class glaring at the teacher because he called me to answer literally every single question he asked. Like am I the only person in class? Immediately the bell rang, I literally ran out of the class towards my car so he wouldn't call me again.

I got to my car and saw Eli waiting there and I stopped in my tracks. He didn't notice me to I turned around and started to walk away.

"Alex!"His voice made me feel my stomach lurch in excitement. He doesn't even realize how much I like him and here I am, mad because he stood me up. I turned around slowly and watched as he scanned my outfit.

Bex came very early to my house this morning to choose what I should wear to school and  after denying many clothes, I finally agreed to wear it. She insisted on telling me of how her date went after school with Zo.

"Oh hey Eli, how was your night?" I said with a fake smile.

"Listen, I'm sorry. I got caught up in some important issues that needed to be attended to" he explained and I looked down at my shoes, rocking back and forth on them, not knowing what to do. It was probably an emergency, so I guess I should forgive him.

"It's fine" I looked at him and smiled.

"Really?" He grinned and I nodded as he pulled me into a hug. I couldn't help but think back to Nick, he doesn't like hugs, I hugged Eli back and he pulled away.

"Thank you" he smiled.

"You're welcome!" I smiled back and we kept on smiling at each other.

"So...do you wanna come over?" He asked and I could picture Chef Lily chasing me out of the house with a spatula.

"Um no thanks" I said, shuddering at the image.

"Please! I won't let Lily bother you I promise" I said and I bit my lower lip thinking about it.

"Fine" I said "but what about my car?" I asked.

"Well drive to your house first to drop your car then I take you to my place" he explains need and I nodded.

"Well..see you" I said and got into my car as he left for his car as well. I texted Bex and told her I was leaving with Eli and she sent me tons of winking emojis and a thumbs up. I collected Zoey's phone number immediately I got to school this morning so I texted her too, she  sent me a 'its okay, but don't forget to use protection' and I almost choked.

I rolled my eyes at their ridiculous replies and reversed in the parking lot before driving home and constantly watching the rear view mirror to make sure Eli was following me.

I parked in my driveway and hopped in Eli's car. I called my mom and told her I'm going to Eli's and she said it's fine but I should be home before 9:00pm.

"You okay?" Eli asked and I blushed. Jeez? Why am I even blushing? He just asked a simple question!

"I'm-" I cleared my throat " I'm fine" I said and he nodded as he continued driving. We got to his house and got out of his car. The size of his house still amazes me, I wonder how he doesn't get lost in there.

"Here we are....." He trailed off and he clenched his jaw as his eyes was set on two expensive cars that I've never seen before. I nearly drooled at the site of the cars but I couldn't because Eli does not seem happy with seeing the car there.

"Are you okay?" I asked and he nodded as he held my hand and walked inside. I already dropped my bag in the car so I was with my phone only.

We entered the house and I was met with a maid who took Eli's bag and hurried uo the stairs. A slightly aged man in a black suit piece sat on the dining and was trying to cut a meat with his fork and knife. He noticed us enter and his deep grey eyes met mine.

"Elijah! You've started bringing sluts in the house now?" He said so calmly and I felt rage build inside me. Did he just call me a slut? The first and last man that ever did that is in prison and I hope it will stay that way. I really hope.

"Excuse me?" I said and he looked at Eli. I noticed that his father called you Elijah and not Eli.

"Elijah! Care to explain why?" He said again and Eli was gripping my hand so tight it hurt. I'm guessing this is his shitty father.

"She is not a slut! She is a friend who decided to come over" he said still gripping my hand.

"Oh?" He said as he rested on the chair he was sitting and used a tissue to dab his mouth. "I didn't realize" he said and stood up as a maid came to pack the plates that he used to eat.

"I'm not wearing it and that's final!" A voice yelled and the girl I saw at the mall stormed down the stairs as an a black haired woman in expensive clothing and jewelries followed her.

"I'm your mother so don't talk to me like that" The woman yelled and the girl turned around to yell back but she saw me and her eyes widened.

"Alex? Omg!! Alex!!" She said and came to hug me as I hugged her back.

"Hey Kelly! I didn't think you'll remember me" I laughed and pulled away from the hug. Eli's father, the woman that was following Kelly and Eli we're staring at us.

"Why wouldn't I remember the person that hates shopping" she teased and I laughed "what are you doing here anyway?"she asked.

"I'm here with Eli. He's my... friend" I said and smiled.

"I'm his sister!" She exclaimed and I felt my jaw drop.

"What!" I said in disbelief.

"Um..what's going on here?" Eli asked confused.

"We met at mall few weeks ago, she helped with my bags" Kelly explained.

"Oh. Right. Well I'm guessing you've met my little sister" he said and Kelly shoved him with her elbow on his side.

"Do not call me that!" She said and flipped her gorgeous brown hair over her shoulder.

"Whatever. This is my dad, Mr Henry Perkins" he said grimly gesturing to his dad who stood with a blank expression with on hand in his front pocket. "And my mom, Alicia Perkins" he completed as I smiled politely and extended my hand to his mom to shake her.

"I don't shake filthy hands" she said and the smile dropped from my face.

"Mom!" Eli said and I dropped my hand back to my side.

"What? I already told you to hang out with people of your status not people like this!" Eli's mom said and walked away.

"Don't worry, I'll talk to her" Kelly smiled and gave my hand a little squeeze before following her mom.

"I hope this will not distract you from what your meant to learn tonight. I do not like things done within timing" Eli's father said looking at Eli who had been clenching his jaw the whole time.

"It won't" He forced out and I wondered what they were talking about.

"Good" he said then turned to me " And you, I hope you know your place. Just because you have e started hanging out with my son down mean you are someone important. And if you try to disturb or distract him, I will get rid if you. I hope you know how rich and powerful the Perkins are. You and your family are nothing in front of the Perkins so don't try anything funny" he said and gave Eli on last look before he turned around to leave. What?!

"Wait!" I called and I could feel Eli pulling me back with my hand but I jerked his hand away. I've had enough of these people. He stopped and turned around with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes?" He said and I walked up to him.

"Just because you are rich doesn't mean you are important than every other person and if you think so, you are a big jerk. If you treat other people like this, I wonder how you treat your children. Honestly, when I first heard if Perkins and Co., I thought 'He must be a very nice man to have made it this far' 'I wish to be like him someday' 'Oh my gosh! He's so cool' not knowing he's just an arrogant and rude dick!  I don't even need to get to know you before I figured that out. How can you be so cold and proud! You disgust me! I can't believe I once looked up to a person like you!" I said in anger and turned around to leave as he stared at me with clear amusement "One more thing, never ever mention my family ever again. Goodbye" I said and stormed out of the house.

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18/07/2020