Chapter 2

"Those guys there by the phones are them. So what are you going to do?" "I was thinking about it in the car but I think I'll just do what I did with my first encounter with the tiger boys... just a little different." "Okay; we'll watch from here. If you do something rash to make them-" "Don't worry I can handle it."

Melody went on up and bumped right into them and indeed they were like the old tiger boys she knew. The guy who seems to be the leader asked.. "Do you know who we are?" "Yes I do; tiger boys." "Why then? Unless you're looking for a fight." "Not exactly. I want join your group." "Really??" "I moved here a few weeks ago looking for people to hang out with, heard about you guys from others." "I admit you do have guts. What's your name?" "Wade." "Where do you live?" "Right now I'm looking for an apartment cause I don't want live with my uncle." "Need help?" "Nah.. So can I join your group?" "You do have guts which probably means you know how to defend yourself." His friend on the right said "that's true." "I'm the leader, name is Tucker. My friend who agreed with me is Cole. The guy behind Cole is Roy, the one here" pointing to his left "John. And lastly Greg... Come lets get something to eat." "Ok."

Melody known as Wade and the fake tiger boys chatted and ate. Unexpectedly Tucker said "you're in, you are part of our group. What's your cell number?. It's so we can meet up anytime or if you need any help." "Help?" "Yes if someone messes with you while you're on your way to meet us or on your way back home.. Or when you find an apartment and move." "I see, ok." Melody then exchanged her cell number with them as well them with her.

Before Melody could reach her house, Jimmy said "Melody can we talk?" "Okay." Melody got in the car and once the door was closed Jimmy started talking. "What were you thinking being... that rash?" "I told you before I can handle myself." "Even so be careful. I had to stop Leo, he wanted to hurry and help you." "Thanks for stopping Leo. Hey do me a favor give me you alls number." "Why?" "If I need help with something I can text you. I also want you to watch my house while I'm out, if the real tiger boys start coming out I want to know plus if the fake t.b saw me talking to others it could make them suspicious." "Make sense." "Officer Brown helped me get my previous apartment. The landlord heard what's going on and will help, I will still have to pay rent, but half or quarter of it. Tomorrow I want you and the others to come here early maybe six." "Uh-" "I'm going to show you what I want move." "Okay. What's the address?" "Actually I want you all to move it to storage, use Lizzy's lockers." "Alright, see you tomorrow." "Yeah. Be careful driving."

Paul who greeted Melody had two questions. "Why did you hurt them? Aren't they your friends?" "They are my friends, but as for why I don't know. If you're staying you are sleeping on the couch or in one of their rooms." Melody left to her room letting Paul think to himself and so he couldn't say anything else. While Paul thought Melody found few boxes to pack a few things, Melody waited till later when she thought everyone was a sleep to sneak downstairs to get some garbage bags to pack some clothes.

Early the next day like Melody and Jimmy agreed to Jimmy and his friends came to pack their vehicles with Melody's stuff that was to go to the storage locker. "Thanks guys for your help, I really appreciate it." "No problem." Said Leo. "We better go before your friend comes to help them." Said Jimmy. "Yeah. You go, Officer Brown is going to meet you there to talk to the workers about me coming later and such." "Okay" said Leo." They all left while Melody went into the kitchen to cook breakfast.