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Anthony POV

So, the kids came back- minus Hayden, which is good. I'm at the mall  with Lauren and Zaniya; them kids practically dragged me here to spend all my goddamn money.

Right now I'm sitting in a store I forgot the name of.

"Go easy. And watch Lauren please." I told Zaniya. She nodded but I know she not paying me no mind. I watched as they both ran off and I shook my head; kids fucking spoiled.

I'm trying to call Cameron but he's not picking up; I tried texting him but he still didn't reply. I've been at it for 20 minutes.

I stopped trying because there was no point, but he's in for something when I finally do get a hold of him.

"Aye, what's good?" I heard a voice say and I looked up, it was some nigga that goes by Rocky. He goes to the same highschool as Tyler.

I gave him a head nod; I'm not in the mood to talk. The only person I have words for is Cameron since don't want to answer his fuckin–

"How you been, haven't seen you around."

I raised my brow. This nigga lying because I'm always around; he just trying to start conversation.

"Okay. You?"

"Oh I'm good, uh listen, word is that somebody at Kanes tryna get you or whatever but I'm here to tell you don't worry bout that shit; that nig- or should I say cracker is soft." He said.

"Ok."

"Yeah; just always watch your back...." He said slowly.

I eyed him up and down.

"Keep the gun where it's at; you not about to do this right here. You in a open public space. You wanna go to jail again?"

He didn't answer.

"I didn't think so. Leave; settle it on your own time."

He walked away.

I shook my head.

"Done!" I heard Zaniya say. I looked up and I saw Zaniya with two baskets full of clothes and Lauren with a cart of toys.

"This is going easy to y'all?" I said. They nodded. I chuckled.

"Go, y'all a bunch of spoiled kids."

My phone began to ring and I saw it was Cameron.

"Yeah." I said.

"Hi. Why aren't you in school?" He asked.

"I don't want to be. I called you like 15 times, you didn't pick up."

"I saw; you know my phone is off most of the day."

"Right."

"Yeah... Um I'm sorry. For not picking up."

"I know. Keep your phone on." I said. I'm not gonna go off on him, I made that promise to myself.

"Okay." He said sounding relieved.

"Ima come get you today."

"Okay, does my pare-"

"Yeah."

"Okay, see you later then." He said.

"Alright." I hung up.

"Ant, we're done." Z said.

I paid for their things, meanwhile the whole time this blonde cashier burning holes through my head.

"Thanks." I said. I took their bags and we left.

"Y'all tryna go stay with your mom? She stable again." I asked them once we got in the car.

"But that means we won't see you as often." Z said.

"I thought you didn't like me." I laughed.

"Shut the fu- shut up." She pushed my head.

"I don't mind y'all staying with me, but right now isn't a good time. In the middle of some nonsense, it's not safe for you guys. Okay?"

"But-"

"Zaniya." I said cutting her off.

She huffed and crossed her arms. I dropped them off at that house where my mother was waiting for them outside. She looked at me and didn't utter a word.

"Y'all be good." I left to go to the school to pick Cameron up.

My phone began ringing and I saw that it was Damian. And whenever it's Damian it's not good news.

"Ant!" He automatically said once I answered, "come down. Now."

I kissed my teeth. I could never just go a day without nothing to worry about.

I turned the car around and drove in Damian's direction.

When I got there he looked scared.

"Oh Anthony thank god you're here.   Yeah I'm gonna need for you to do something about that kids brother because he is interfering with my success. He just robbed us."

"How you know it was him?" I asked. Damian reached into his pocket and pulled out an ID. TaiShawns. This boy name really of TaiShawn. Taishawn A. Smiths.

"So what you want me to do about it?"

"Well I figured since he has some drive to kill you... Then maybe you can return the same drive."

I processed what he was saying.

"So you want me to kill him?"

"Well it's seeming like that's what we'll have to do. We can't let this keep going on. Getting it back isn't gonna do shit but get it back, they'll just keep on coming." he said. "Show them we aren't playing around."

Most of me is with it, but if for some reason Cam finds out I killed his brother he won't forgive me.

But how would he find out in the first place?

Cameron POV

I've been standing in front of the school for about 45 minutes waiting for Anthony. He said he was gonna come and get me but he isn't here. I have no money or metro card; that's what happens when people take advantage of the fact that Anthony isn't here. But that's okay.

And I can't call my parents because my dad is working and my mom is all the way in Manhattan with some of her friends.

I tried calling Anthony but he didn't pick up.

So I have no other choice then to walk home. Hopefully I don't get lost.

I was walking when I felt somebody grab me. I quickly yanked my arm away.

"Calm down Cam, it's just me," I turned around and saw that same guy from the store. "Tai."

"Oh, uh hi."

Just because I've seen him before doesn't make me less scared.

"What  you doing out here alone?" he asked.

"Going home."

"I'll walk you." he said and I quickly shook my head.

"I'm fine thank you." I said and walked quicker.

"Yo, slow down. Nobody's gonna hurt you. Even if I wanted to it's 3:30 in the afternoon. I'd never get away with it."

"I don't know what your intentions are but I'm in a-"

"I don't roll that way, trust me I don't." He said quickly. "I'm just tryna be nice. I know your parents had to have warned you walking in the streets alone ain't safe; especially for you."

"Actually Anthony did; my boyfriend." I said thinking back to the time he told me not to be out here alone.

"Oh really? Then why isn't he with you right now? Doesn't he know you're alone?"

"Well yeah, he was supposed to pick me up but I think he forgot." I shrugged.

"Oh that's too bad. Good thing I'm here or else you would've been in some trouble." He said. 

"I thought you said there was no trouble at 3:30" I laughed.

"That's right. Well at least there ain't none with me." He said.

We were talking so much that we reached my apartment building in what seemed like 10 minutes.

"Oh I'm fine right here, thank you." I said.

"Oh, this you?" He asked.

"Yep. Thanks for walking me here, even though you really didn't have to." I smiled. But I remembered I had a question to ask him.

"Hey, does anyone ever bother you about being white?" I asked.

"Nah, I been here since I was born. They know me by now. You having issues?"

"Only sometimes but nothing major. Anyways, Ima go up now." I said.

"Iight, want me to bring you up?" He asked.

"No I'm fine, thanks."

"Okay well it was good seeing you again; next time you see me don't be actin all scared like it's your first time meeting me." He laughed and brought me into a quick hug before I could even react.

"Okay.. Bye Tai." I said and quickly walked off.

Once I got to my apartment I stripped off my school clothes and only left underwear and a tank top on. Might as well since nobodies here.

Time to take a nap.

Tai POV

You don't know how hard it was to not slip up "accidentally" and tell him the truth.

And that bum ass Anthony leaving Cameron to walk these parts of Brooklyn alone. Is he crazy?

Now y'all see my issue with the kid, he got no fuckin responsibility. All about sellin and shit, tryna bring my brother into that environment.

He was probably too caught up in the fact that all them drugs was stolen and there's nothing to sell. Feenin face ass.

And I heard he got a kid on the way. Hell no!

All I know is I need to get my job done and quick. I don't even know what intentions he got for Cam. That's the last dude you'd thought was fruity.

It's too suspicious for me to leave alone.

Cameron POV

It's 8:00 in the evening and I hear a knock at the door waking me up from my elongated nap. I quickly threw on some pants and grabbed a pan from the  kitchen. It's mommy and daddy's date night so I know it can't be them.

I look through the peephole and see somebody dressed in all black. My heart began beating quicker and I didn't do anything but stare at the door. The banging became louder and my heart beat quicker. Either way the killer is gonna get inside so might as well open it for them- for a less unexpected death.

Mommy, daddy I love you.

I opened the door and let out a sigh of relief.

"Anthony, you've got to start wearing brighter colors." I said.

He said nothing and walked in.

"Are you okay?" I asked closing the door then sitting on the opposite end of the couch.

"Why are you so far?" He asked.

"Just thought you wanted space." I said while scooting closer. "Are you alright?"

"I'm Fine. I forgot about picking you up earlier. I'm sorry."

"It's okay. I'm not dead, am I?" I said. I was a little hurt that he forgot, I thought it was an emergency but it's okay.

"Thank God. How'd you get home?"

"I walked."

That seemed to have caught his attention. He sat up.

"Why you ain't take a cab or the bus or something? I told you not to walk alone." He said raising his voice.

"I lost my wallet that had everything in it..." I lied. I don't want him to cause a scene at school.

He let out a stressed sigh.

"You gotta be more careful Cameron. You can't just be losing shit and think it's okay." He said.

"I know." I said quietly.

"Obviously you don't. Don't let it happen again. I made it clear not to walk alone. Under any circumstances, I don't give a fuck. Don't do it."

I stayed silent after that and looked away from him as he continued to swear under his breath.

After 5 minutes in silence I felt him burning holes in the side of my face.

"Come here."

I shook my head no.

He sighed and pulled me forcefully to him.

"Listen, I'm sorry. It's just that I don't like that you went walking alone after I told you not to."

"I really didn't have a choice Anthony..." I said.

"I know, I know. All I'm asking is that you don't let it happen again. Okay?"

"Yeah.." I sighed and pulled my body away from Anthony's.

"Come on, you still upset?"

I shrugged.

"How bout I make it up?"

I shrugged.

"Don't try me, you know how I feel about that." He said.

"Make it up how?" I said.

"Ion know, what you want?"

I thought about it. "Take me to 7/11."

He looked at me like I was crazy.

"That's what you want?"

"Yes." In all honesty, I wanted a slushie.

"Okay. Let's go."

I threw on my jacket and shoes and we were on our way.

We pulled up at the nearest 7/11 which was at a gas station and I got out the car.

"Sexy ass." Anthony said while putting some gas in his car.

I blushed. "Be quiet."

I walked into the 7/11 and decided I wanted to mix flavors. I'm feeling fat tonight and no ones gonna stop me.

While I was filling up my large cup I felt hands on my waist and kisses down my neck.

"stoooooop." I said and pushed Anthony away.

He grabbed my cheeks forcefully and kissed my lips making by passers look at us like we thought this was an adult movie sight.

He let me go so I could finish my master piece. He walked off somewhere and he began speaking to someone. After not too long I heard distant fighting and then gun shots.

Scared out my mind I run out of 7/11, taking the slushie with me. Not too long after, I saw Anthony running out shooting at the door. He picked me up making me drop my stolen drink. He ran to his car and threw me in, then hopped in speeding off.

I looked at the 7/11 door and saw someone shooting at the car. He was a fair skinned, almost Anthony's height with tattoos.

They were running after the car and

TaiShawn???

Anthony POV

I walked off to go get me a pack of nicotine gum instead of cigarettes; planning on quitting soon.

In all honesty I forgot to pick up Cameron because l that happened at Damian's with TaiShawn.

I looked at the person in front of me and their side view looked all too familiar. They turned around and saw me and a grin covered their face.

"Anthony, I been looking for you. I'm sorry for your loss of drugs. I wonder who did that shit, it's fucked up." TaiShawn said.

"Yeah nigga, Talking what you wanna do to me left and right so do it." I got up in his face. He ain't a nigga but I don't give a fuck right now.

"What you need from Cameron huh? What you need?" He yelled grabbing my hoodie.

All this fuss over someone who caused no problems.

I punched him making him fall to the floor.

"Fuck off me nigga."

He reached into his pockets about to pull out burner so I pulled out mine. He shot at me, missing and I shot at him. People were screaming and running out. He was reloading so I took that time to get him, I only got his arm though. My mind was more on getting Cameron and leaving.

I ran out, shooting at TaiShawn who was charging at me and grabbed Cameron throwing him into the car and speeding off. TaiShawn began running after the car shooting until he couldn't keep up anymore.

"Anthony! Anthony are you okay?" Cameron asked with tears in his eyes.

"Yeah babyboy, I'm fine, you need to calm down for me." I said rubbing his back trying to mask my anger with calmness.

"I-I know him! I know that guy that was trying to shoot you." He said nervously. This caught my attention.

"How?"

"I saw him in the deli once. A-and today he saw me waiting for you and walked home with me."

"Why didn't you tell me that?" I yelled.

"I didn't want you to be mad." He cried.

I shook my head.

"Fuck!" I banged my hand on the steering wheel.

Now I can't show my face up at the school. I'm not even mad at Cameron at this point I'm just mad in general.

"I fuckin told your ass," I mumbled under my breath. "You tell me everything! Understood?"

He nodded.

Now I really gotta watch my back.

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Thoughts/ feelings on __ in this chapter?

Cameron?

Anthony?

TaiShawn?

Hope y'all liked it. I know it's been a minute but it's been laziness mixed with authors block mixed with these long acrylics😭 it's so hard to type fast boiiiii and I still have em on so thank me. I went through blood sweat and tears to write this😩

Oh and we almost at 100k!!! What should I give y'all in return for that👀

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