Gun powder assaults my senses, the gun bouncing in my grip as I release another bullet into the room.

I squint my eyes, narrowing my focus on the target paper infront of me, pride erutpting in my veins.

I smile back at the sheet as I press the button to bring it forwards, looking at the smiley face I made in the paper.

I take the sheet off and lay it next to the other ones I'd completed, looking to the booth next to me and watching as the target sheet flies forward.

Dad smiles at me as he grabs the sheet, sticking his tongue out mockingly.

"I win" he mouths

I scoff, taking my ear muffs off "No, you didn't"

"Don't be a sore loser, bubs" he pouts and musses up my hair, hugging me to him as we leave the shooting range.

"Stop calling me bubs" I shoulder away from him, fixing my hair.

"Why?" He chuckles "you are my bubs"

"You're so annoying" I scoff but smile regardless.

We drop off our items at the desk before walking to the front of the building, knowing mum was waiting for us.

Dad and her were going to the doctors today, going to see if my little sibling was okay and hopefully dad can convince mum to find out the gender, instead of keeping it a surprise like she wants to.

The door slams shut behind us as we exit the shooting area, the loud sounds dimming to a slight buzz as we walk towards mum, who turns to smile at us, brown hair in loose waves down her back.

"Angel" Dad smile, kissing her forehead and nods to the man at the counter "Morning Gary"

The bear of a man smile, the wrinkles around his eyes deep with happiness.

"Mornin' Sebastian, little one" He smiles at me.

"Hi Gary" I grin, leaning on the desk "Hows the family?"

"Same old, Same old. I'm going to be a grandfather, Colton and his husband were just accepted to adopt a baby, Cecelia just broke up with her boyfriend, don't think she's cut up about it though, she's planning on moving to new york to persue her career. Janet just got her hip replaced as you know, complains about not getting it done years ago"

"What about you?" I ask

"I'm still kicking, got a beautiful family. Can't complain"

"Good to hear, Gary"

After my family started the new agency, aunt Holland had gone out searching for a few recruits she new, Gary was one of them. He is an ex agent, the shrapnel in his body preventing him from the full work load of an agent. So he's our weapons and tracing instructor. He used to train mum and aunt Holland when they were younger. They had the Director, my good for nothing grandfather training them but he was useless.

Good riddance to the ass I say.

I turn away as Gary goes to help a customer, looking towards my parents and smile at the disgustingly sweet dispay of their affection.

"Break it up" I snap, clicking my fingers by their close faces.

Mum chuckles and slaps my hand down gently.

"Ready to go, John?" Mum asks dad, my mum was the only one that ever called dad by his middle name, everybody else called him Sebastian.

"You good to get home by yourself, Bubs?" Dad says as he and mum look at me.

"Go" I shoo them off "see you when you get home" I squeeze mum gently as she goes in for a hug "Love you"

"I love you, Art" mum whispers "Be safe" she says as dad leads her out, sticking his tongue out at me as a goodbye.

"And find out the gender!" I yell after them, dad fist bumping the air as he yells a 'yes'

"No!" mum shuts us down on a giggle, rolling her eyes behind dads back as she waves good bye.

I wave a goodbye to Gary, but he doesn't see it as he helps a man with something.

My phone buzzes with a text and I quickly look down at it.

Only one word shows on the screen from Harley.

Shopping?

I send a quick reply back before getting in my car and start to exit the lot.

Seeing a familiar car, I stick my hand out the window and wave at the four occupants parking in front of the training centre.

Windsor waves back as Uncle Liam opens the door for Aunt Andy. Ryland sticks his finger up at me which I return in fervour.

• • •

Harley is on me as soon as I exit my car, swooping me into a hug.

I laugh as I squeeze her back, before letting go.

I tilt my head sarcastically as my eyes connect to the blue ones bhind her, "Enzo" I purr

He nods his head at me, silent as always before turning and walking into the shopping centre, a scowl on his freckles face.

"C'mon" Harley gestures with her head towards the mall, before walking behind Enzo.

I relunctantly follow.

• • •

We are in the third shop and Harley still hasn't found anything, I however have three bags of stuff in my hands.

I let out a breath and lean against the wall beside Enzo. He says nothing, his shoulders tensing.

"You're in a talkative mood today" I quip sarcastically

He scoffs, ignoring me.

"Life of the party, hey" I bump my shoulder with his, looking over at him with a quirked brow.

"Shut up" He mutters before pushing himself off the wall and walking out of the shop.

I watch him leave before a throat clears behind me.

I spin around, smiling at Harley. She lifts a brow, smirking.

"What?" I mutter, turning around once I notice she is empty handed once again.

"Nothing" she sings

"Sure" I drag out.

"So are you going to tell me?" She says after a moment of silence.

I turn to look at her "Tell you what?"

She rolls her eyes "That you like Enzo"

I cough, looking at her with wide eyes "What?"

"C'mon, you've been watching him all day"

Yeah not for the reason you think, lady.

"Have I?" I answer instead, smiling coyly at her.

Her mouth drops and she hits my shoulder, "You little-"

My eyes stray to the boy in question and I groan at the sight that greets me.

"What?" Harley questions before turning, her face scrunches up in disgust and another emotion, her hands tightening in fists. She smiles tightly "I left something in the shop" she spins on her heels and disappears. My brows furrow as I watch her go before spinning back around to approach the two boys.

"Artemis" Jackson mutters as soon as he sees me, he smirks and tilts his head curiously at me.

"Jackass"

His face drops before he looks from me to Enzo, "You've been spending an awful lot of time with Enzo here"

"Aww, you know me, I just love being around hot boys"

He chuckles as I hear Enzo scoff.

"Don't get hurt by him" He says with a raised brow and I can't help but lift my brow back at him, catching the hidden meaning behind the words but not knowing what he is implying.

Jackson smiles tightly at me before looking back at Enzo.

"As long as he's behaving, no one has to get hurt" His eyes linger on Enzo before slightly dragging to where Harleys disappeared, he smirks "Harley understands" I feel a body sidle up beside mine. "Isn't that right, Harls?"

I step in front of Harley, pushing her behind me "Okay Asshole, you can go now, I've reached my daily quota of stupidity"

He nods his head at me "See you next time, Artemis" He swaggers off.

I roll my eyes, before turning around. "What was that about?"

"Nothing" Enzo snaps before turning to Harley "I've got to go" his eyes swing to mine briefly before he's turning and disappearing.

I turn to Harley but she only shrugs her shoulders, the look in her eyes the complete opposite to her calm nature.