CHAPTER 7

January

Hell has risen.. Heaven has fallen.. she thought. She was on her way to school with her black eyepatch covering her red eye, showing only her azure blue eye. She wore a loose grey T-shirt and some baggy sweat pants, you must be wondering why she tries to look ugly right? Simple. She doesn't want to attract attention. Holding her books in her hands, she walk full intent to her classroom.

Apparently, luck wasn't on her side today.

When she walk through the hallway, the school 'popular group' walk past and one purposely bump into her, making her stumble back a little. Great..

"Watch it nerd!" the school shank, or more prettier term, Queen Bee, shouted at her. Annalissa merely rolled her eyes or eye and was going to walk past her, ignoring the bitch but it seems the bitch didn't want to end it yet so she grabbed Annalissa's arm. Bad move.

Annalissa turned and flipped her over, in act of reflex. Leaving the onlookers all gaping like a goldfish. Candace Moore aka the bitch was furious at her for flipping here over. She began insulting Annalissa.

"How dare you, you shit! Don't you know who I am?! I'm Candace Moore! I'll make your life a living hell!!" her threat was fallen to deaf ears. If it was anyone else, Sure they would be scared as hell but not Annalissa.

Candace Moore, 18 year old senior. 156cm and 45kg. Daughter to Farrell Moore, Owner to Moore Corporation. Millionaire, heiress to the Moore Corp.

Yeah. She has the power to strip them from their jobs, so she's a formidable foe, in terms of money anyway. But what Annalissa had to fear? She was a gang lord for devil's sake!

"So?" Annalissa mocked with a raised eyebrow, infuriating the said girl.

"Why you-" but they were cut off by the starting bell. Leaving an annoyed gang lord and a pissed off heiress.

"Wait and see, nerd. I'll pay you back for what you've done!" Then she stormed off with her group following behind her, dispiercing the crowd of on-lookers.

*sigh..* Is this a prediction? Will I suffer worse later?she thought with a sigh before heading to class, not noticing a certain boy staring at her from the hallways..

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Xavier was walking to class when he heard a commotion and a crowd blocking his path. Because of his height, he could somehow oversee through the gaps of people. Then he saw her, the school shank and Annalissa. While Candace was fumming, Annalissa was indifferent and looked.. annoyed? Well, who could blame her. Candace Moore was known for being a slut and unfortunately set her sights on Xavier. When the starting bell rang, he stride his way to class.. Wondering why he had a bad feeling about today..

¤Time Skip: After School¤

Xavier was waiting at the school gates while reading a text from Sam.

From: Sam

To: Xavier

Meet at the school gates after school . Important!

Now where's that idiot? Xavier thought I have to pick up Sheila today.. when he saw someone walking towards him. It was the person he least expected.

"Annalissa...?" Xavier stuttered. She only gave a soft 'hn' before motioned him to follow her.

"Wait! I have to pick up Sheila today. " he explained. She only turned to glance at him before turning back facing front.

"Hn.. Well? Let's go. " then she walked towards her Camaro with him following her. Lucky I didn't bring my bike today.. He thought as he hopped in the passenger seat. There was an uncomfortable silence throughout the ride until Xavier couldn't handle it anymore.

"Where are we going? " he asked. Annalissa just looked over his side before turning back to the road with a sigh.

"To pick up Alec and Sheila first." She answered with a blunt tone.

"Why...?"

"Stop asking, pick up your phone and call your mum. You're staying over tonight." She demanded without even looking at him. Making Xavier looked at her like she was an alien. But he did it anyway.

"Hello?"

"Mum?"

"Yes honey?"

"Could Sheila and I stay over Annalissa's place till night?"

"Sure. I'll be working a night shift tonight so be sure to put Sheila to bed, alright?"

"Yeah. Thanks mum."

"Bye sweetie. Oh, tell Anna I said hi!"

"OK. Bye." And he hung upped. When he did, they had already reached the school. They hopped out of the car wordlessly and went to the gate with Annalissa a few steps ahead. When they reached the gates, they waited for the children to find them.

"Um.. mum said 'hi' " Xavier said, still uncomfortable with the silence. Only an acknowledged sound was heard from her before they fell in silence again..

Awkward. Was the only thing Xavier thought until his cell phone rang again.

From:Rick/coach

To:Xavier

Match tomorrow at 9pm. The usual place. 2 matches line up. Sorry!

From: Xavier

To: Rick/coach

What the hell?! Tomorrow's a school day! Friday too!

From:Rick/coach

To:Xavier

Sorry man. They insisted and I couldn't refuse! They were full on Friday for some reason. Thursday too actually.. I just managed to bat a fight for you!

From: Xavier

To: Rick/coach

Alright. But if my mum finds out, I'll blame it all on you. B/

From:Rick/coach

To:Xavier

Right... see ya! ;)

He sighed as he closed his phone, only to find Annalissa staring at him weirdly.

"What?" He asked with a furrowed eyebrows. She quickly turned away and saw Alec and Sheila running up to them.

"Nothing. You just made weird faces from confusion to shock to annoyance." She replied not looking at him before squatting down as Alec jumped into her arms. Sheila only tugged onto Xavier's jeans shyly until Xavier did the same with her.

"Come on. We're leaving ." Annalissa said as they all went to the car, ignoring the stares the onlookers giving them.

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Xavier was silent as he began fondling with the radio while the two kids were strapped in the back chatting away like no tomorrow. Annalissa didn't mind this atmosphere, it was someone calming. When Xavier finally decided on a radio, the song. Angel with a Shotgun by Cab.

"Oh. Oh! Lisa!! I like this song!!" Alec yelled from the back as the two kids began singing the lyrics.

(I'm an angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun,

An angel with a shotgun, shotgun, shotgun..)

They sang enthusiastically to the lyrics though missed some notes.

Get out your guns, battle's begun,

are you a saint, or a sinner?

If love's a fight, then I shall die,

with my heart on a trigger.

They say before you start a war,

you better know what you're fighting for.

Well baby, you are all that I adore,

if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.

I'm an angel with a shotgun,

fighting 'til the war's won,

I don't care if heaven won't take me back.

I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe.

Don't you know you're everything I have?

..and I, wanna live, not just survive, tonight.

Xavier was tapping his foot to the sang thinking how this describe Annalissa in his eyes.

Sometimes to win, you've got to sin,

don't mean I'm not a believer.

..and major Tom, will sing along.

Yeah, they still say I'm a dreamer.

They say before you start a war,

you better know what you're fighting for.

Well baby, you are all that I adore,

if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.

I'm an angel with a shotgun,

fighting 'til the war's won,

I don't care if heaven won't take me back.

I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe.

Don't you know you're everything I have?

..and I, wanna live, not just survive, tonight.

ooooohhhhhhhh, ooooooohhhhh whoa whoa oooh whoa

You can somehow see a faint smile on Annalissa' s lips if you squinted.

I'm an angel with a shotgun..

fighting 'til the war's won..

I don't care if heaven won't take me back..

I'm an angel with a shotgun,

fighting til' the war's won,

I don't care if heaven won't take me back.

I'll throw away my faith, babe, just to keep you safe.

Don't you know you're everything I have?

(I'm an angel with a shotgun)

..and I, want to live, not just survive, tonight.

(Live, not just survive)

Was she smiling? Xavier thought as he saw a faint smile on Annalissa's face.

..and I'm gonna hide, hide, hide my wings tonight.

They say before you start a war,

you better know what you're fighting for.

Well baby, you are all that I adore,

if love is what you need, a soldier I will be.

When the song finished it was just in time as they arrived the mansion. When they got out of the car, Alec was jumping and pulled Sheila with him to the front door as Annalissa and Xavier was walking not far behind them.

When Alec opened the door though, they were greeted with a man in a black suit and Henry, who was talking to him.

The two stared wide eyed at the man until Alec grinned like a mad man jumped in excitement. "Uncle! You came!!"

The man just gave him a smile before looking past him to Annalissa who remained impassive then to Xavier who looked at them in confusion, still not understanding why he was here.

"Lisa. It's been awhile. " he said with a kind smile before all of them went in to the living room with the rest inside looking at them weirdly but made way for them.

"Alec, take Sheila to play while I handle some business. Take some guys with you if you want. " Annalissa said as she looked at him with serious eyes that he took it as don't - interfere look. He nodded swiftly knowing to not bother her when she's like this. Then he looked at Sam with pleading eyes. Sam was watching wide eyed at him pointing himself at the silent question.

"Lisa! I'll take Sammy and Taylor! Okay?" Annalissa only looked at Sam and Taylor before nodded to Alec. The 4 then went to Annalissa's room without a word, there was silence until they heard the elevator closed. Deja vu much?

The man had a gruff look with his brown hair and eyes. He was almost taller than Xavier if you compare them. The mood in the room suddenly shifted into a heavy one when the kids left. Annalissa took a seat on the long couch as Xavier sat beside her as she motioned him to. Henry stood with a few others over the room as the man sat on the love seat swinging his left leg to his right knee, crossing it as he lay back into the seat.

"No need to be so serious Lisa, I came here in peace... I think. " he murmured the last part that made some of them sweat dropped. He had a slight Italian accent when he spoke. Annalissa only sat quietly until she opened her mouth to speak.

"Let's get down to business. " She stated matter - of - factly. Xavier darted from One one to another with a frown before he stood up making everyone's attention moving to him.

"Hold up! You still haven't explain why I'm here!!" Xavier said, looking at Annalissa directly in the eye. The man only raised an eyebrow at them in curiosity.

"You haven't told him?" he asked with a smirk and amusement twinkling in his eyes. Annalissa narrowed hers at him before turning to Xavier with serious eyes.

"shut up. sit." those words was all she need with that scary glare she threw him to make him obey.

"You better listen to her when she's in this mood. " Henry said leaning into Xavier's side when he was seated. Annalissa was in business mode. that means her 'Ice Queen' mode.

"it's been awhile Uncle. How's your trip?" She asked. He only smiled at her and sat comfortably on his seat. "Milliana and I are fine child. Though she keeps bugging me to see you. Maria too." A soft 'hn' was responded before he turned serious later. "And what is it that made Henry called me, child?"

"Him." The man's face turned hard as soon as that word came from her mouth But when he looked over at Xavier, his face softened a little.

"And what's this boy have anything to do with this?"

"He saw" he then turned his gaze from Annalissa to Xavier as he looked him over.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Alejandro. Alejandro Freeman.

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"It all started with a man called Alejandro Freeman The former leader of the Black Bloods."

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Author Note.

I'll be having slow update for the next one (after 1/2 days) so don't be angry!!

Xavier: what?! Why??

Cuz of my short term memory loss problem and my weird tendency of fantasy now

Sheila: Oh. What does 'tendency' mean?

Alec: Tendency is a habit or frequent -

Xavier: Stop!! Damn you!

Anyway until next time!