Webs We Weave

Fire and ice.

Tokai's P.O.V

The drugs aren't cutting it lately. I need more. I took a dose earlier after that phone call with Slo, but it didn't do anything to numb the pain. That Jayden guy is no good. She doesn't love him the way she loves me. Then again, I haven't seen her in love before. I'm sure if I hadn't asked her to suppress her feelings for me she would have been the same. She'll be back. My sunshine girl. Her long golden hair, every freckle, and every tattoo that covers a scar, it all belongs to me. She gives herself to me every time, and I take. All I have to do is ask.

I asked Tony to keep an eye out and to let me know when she leaves her house for her 'date'. Pfft. More like a seduction plan. Can't blame the man though, she has that.. 'thing'. A certain charm surrounds her, she doesn't even know what her powers can do to a man, but I'm sure they all want to let her know. I'm still enjoying my life solo, parties and girls. That was it for me at the moment, but I had to make sure she will still be there at the end of the day. There never used to be any question about it, but since that dude showed up she's been acting like she's ready to settle down and marry this guy. She's just enjoying the attention I guess, I know she loves me, maybe she's just trying to make me jealous, yeah that's probably what it is. Well Slo, you've succeeded. I'm going to have something special ready for when she gets home from being with that fake guy. Got to reel her back in again. Just then, I got a message from Tony.

They left, bro.

Good. Got to get moving, just another hit first.

I got to her street, floating on clouds, this batch is lit! As I drove up to her house, I noticed a lot of smoke. Sh*t! Her house was on fire! Just then I heard the sirens getting closer, the firemen were close, thank God she's not home. I should call her right now, I thought. I took out my phone from my jean's pocket, I was about to dial when I saw someone coming from around the back of her house, through the small gate on the side. Rhodes?

"Rhodes!" I yelled. When he looked up it was clear that he was surprised to see me. As well he should be.

"What the f**k are you doing here, Rhodes?" I became very angry, really quickly. What is he doing at Sloane's house?

"Did you start this?" I asked.

"What? No, I saw the smoke and ran into the house to get Slo. But she's not in there." I know you i***t.

He looked at my phone in my hand, "did you call her?" man he was filthy from all the smoke. Just then the firemen pulled up and got to the fire before it spread to the neighbour's houses. I looked at the damage, all Slo's things, burnt to dust. She's going to be so sad, being the sentimental woman that she is.. Sh*t. Wonder how Mr. Perfect is going to 'fix' this.

"What are you waiting for? Call her!" Rhode's voice now louder.

"Lay of, man. You shouldn't even be here." Annoying little brother. I continued to call Sloane, but she didn't pick up her phone. F**k man, this isn't like her. Am I losing her? Just then this fancy car pulled up and parked across the road, the door opened and I saw Sloane get out of the car, with a look of pure devastation on her face. I just wanted to grab her and give her a hug, but unfortunately, he was already next to her, wrapping his arms around her while she turns to rest her head on his chest. That should be me. Who does this dude think he is?

I walked over to them and called out for Sloane. She stayed glued to him, not even looking up, just crying.

"Hey man, what happened here?" I just ignored him and tried to get Sloane away from him, she just pushed my arm off of her shoulder, still not looking up. Just holding onto this dude for dear life." How could she do that to me in front of him? Why would she cry on his shoulder rather than mine? That was a low blow.

"Hey Sloane, are you okay?" I heard Rhodes voice behind me. Finally she looked up and turned around.

"What are you two doing here?" was all she asked, she had a really annoyed expression on her face.

I looked back at Rhodes and he just looked at her trying to find words to explain but he failed miserably. Just then, a man approached us asking who's house this was and if he can question all of us one by one. Saved!

After all of us were interrogated basically, I saw Sloane and Jayden walking back to his car. I walked swiftly over there and grabbed Slo by the hand.

"Hey, are you okay?" stupid question.

"Uhh.. Let's see, my house just burned down, what do you think?" I chuckled, still sarcastic as ever. She just stared at me with her eyebrows raised, her face red from crying. "Come on, let's get you cleaned up."

"Angel, I believe your friend is offering you his help. Don't worry, she's in the best hands, we're going to my place." He took her hand in his and she gave me one final look while letting go of mine. That's when I knew. She's choosing him over me. I'm her best friend of four years and she's choosing this guy over me, after what, like two months? I watched them get in the car and drive off. I couldn't move, I just stood there. Frozen.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket and dialed an all too familiar number.

"What do you need?"

"All of it."

I won't go down without a fight, and we're past playing fair. Time to get dirty.