chapter 1

Earlier

'high school is the best time of your life, you should treasure it...'-ok, let's stop right there! Hi, I'm Hailey and am currently a slave at a place they call the school, as for the above quote, ignore it. High school is the time of your life that you learn how to become fake and that the last F in 'BFFs' doesn't exist, and worst and best of all, nobody gives a damn about you. They only care about their needs, and how you can provide them, not you.So, this is me now - I'm sitting at the back of my class doodling to waste the last 3.5 minutes while my socially clueless teacher, Mrs Gregory, is yapping "Be careful, gangs are very dangerous. Also, if you see anyone with a black scorpion's jacket. Do not talk to them, call the police, blah blah blah.' I sighed to myself. A crumpled piece of paper came flying and hits my head. It was way harder than paper should be. I simply ignored it whilst it hit the ground, knowing quite well that there were probably rocks within it.Oompa Loompa dopily doo - For those of you who are wondering, that's our school bell. Our principal wants our school to be 'unique' - which is good and all - but the Oompa Loompa song from Charlie and the chocolate factory - seriously '?Well, a bell is a bell, and any school bell (lame as it may be) at the end of last period signals one thing - the battle to get home.As I walk through the hallway and found a big boulder blocking my way.The big bolder turned out to be Zack - the school's bad boy. (description) For me, it's best to stay away from all the smash and dash people in our school. I wasn't the kind to talk to anyone at school - let alone them. "Hey Hailey, what's up," he asked me whilst blocking my way. I swerved around him. As l left the school I could feel everyone gaze on me. No one in the school turns him down, only me. There was a black G.T waiting for me. Without a word, I slid in and shut the door behind. My driver started to dive me home. It's not easy being a 15-year-old girl that goes to the country most expensive school. I am also a street fight, street racer and dancer. I go by the name Jas. Most kids in school bully me because I am quiet and where bag clothes. but outside I am a completely different person. The car pulled up in front of my white house. More like a mansion. It was way too big for 3 people. Lived with my parents, no sibling except for a stepbrother. He doesn't stay with us."are you coming tonight "The driver questioned, as I was taking my bag out.

"you bet I am, "I said with a smile on my face. I am visibly more comfortable and talkie outside of school just a bit. I walked into the house and it was the usual no one at home. After seasons of teen wolf, my body throbbed form inactivity. It was only 5:59. I wasn't going to get picked up till 8:30 for the party. I grabbed my gloves and started to pummel the punching bag. After hours of punch and kicking, I was drowning in a pool of sweat. The feeling of being gross and diluting toke over my body. My mind went back to the party. For some reason, I had a bad feeling about this party. My stomach started to grumble as I made my way to the kitchen I heard the doorbell ring. I looked back at the clock it was only 8. I cautiously approached the door and peeped out of the window. a sigh of relief left my mouth as I opened the door. He stood there leaning against the door frame looking like a Greek nerd, "come in" I said as I stepped aside to let him in. This is Luke, my stepbrother."why you are not ready" he questioned as he looked at his watch and then back up at me. I instantly bolted upstairs and changed into black shorts and a black tank top that barely covered my body. I walked to the back of my walk-in closet and grab my racing and dancing clothes. I walked back down the stairs only to be confronted with the fact that my parents are already at home. I also saw that Luke suddenly become tenser.

I made my way down the rest of the stairs to greet mom and dad with a hug and then ran out of the house closely followed by Luke. we stepped into his Lamborghini." So how is your life gonging on a street fighter, street racer and a dancer "Luke taunted with a grin on his face as he put the car into gear. He knows I hate the attention. that's why I wear a mask to non-gang parties. but this is only a scorpion gang party. So no need for a mask "you're going against this new guy in both your race and fight. Also, a group of teenagers around your age are coming. They want to join our gang. "he continued not looking away from the road up ahead. my step brother was a mafia leader of the scorpions. Yes, the mafia Mrs Gregory to stay away from. What does she know? My gut started to feel uneasy for some reason. I had a feeling inside got worse. Something tells me this is going to be a long night.

_-! c! -_I faced my opponent. He was well built. But seemed to be lacking confidence as his eyes never met mine. I knew he would be easy. but I didn't let that get to me. number one rule of fighting: never underestimate your opponent. When the bell rang he started to walk up to me he began swinging his clench hand. I consistently blocked. After the initial 4 swings, I understood he was going for the face and dependably changed left to directly with the hand that he was swinging with. The following punch he tossed I dodged down and hit him in the stomach. He made two strides back giving me enough time to kick his knee. A loud snort was heard. Bingo. that was his week spot. The person fell on his knees. I kneed him in the face. What's more, he fell back. My hand was raised by the referee to show the winner. The crowd roared as I got down and made my way to Luke. I see Luke talking to some teenagers. For some reason, one of the teenagers looks familiar."what's up, "I asked Luke.

"every time I think you can't get better you do you killed that guy and thrash him in the race without a scratch, "said Jayden, Luke's right-hand man.

"that's a secret". I turned to face Luke who hugged me for some reason.

"Jas these are the new gang member I want you to train them". I turned around to see Zack standing there with some other kids, not from school. I froze. He looked up at me and his jaw dropped to the floor. I knew he recognised me