I Love A Gang Leader

Halloween Party

It’s been four months of me living with Rowan and his friends. It's been fun and we spent a lot of time together and I've gotten to know them pretty well, the girls and I have been working out and training with each other, but even with all this bonding, I can't help but feel like I'm missing something, I don't know what I feel like I'm missing something. Kaya was definitely right, something about these guys feels off.

I didn't want to ask my parents or Cosima because they probably would've to beat around the bush or avoided it altogether, so I would have to rely on Kayanna, but I would hold off until I saw her again. Right now I was in Rowan’s office listening to him talk about his Mom was throwing a Halloween Party and we had to go.

“Bella. Kay. You two paying attention?”

“Your Mom’s hosting a Halloween Party tonight, we have to go cause it's your Mom. I know I space out a lot but I still pay attention.” I stick my tongue out.

“Yea what Bella said.” I look at Kay and shake my head.

“No, you don't pay attention to s**t. You are not the same lil bro.” I throw my head back at Trent’s words.

“What time are we leaving?” I ask Rowan.

“We’ll leave the house around 9 o'clock.” I nod.

“Well, I need a costume, who wants to go shopping with me?” I groan out as I got up.

“We’ll join you. That way we get to see Mint.” Ayana spoke for the others, but they nodded their head in agreement.

“Yea Mint’s the best, come on.” I usher the girls and they follow after me.

Joey leads us to the truck, “You guys don't have cars?”

“No, we usually take the truck.”

“Swing by my house.” they looked at each other and Joey drove to my house.

I get out with the other girls following me and head to my garage where my baby is, “Ladies meet my black beauty.” I open the garage and my black Lamborgini Urus was revealed.

“That's your car?” Ayana asked shocked.

“Yep, my baby. Well drop the truck back at the house and we can use my car to go places.”

“THIS IS IS AWESOME!” Joey shouts as she goes to the truck and we drive back, drop it off, and I drive to Mint’s shop.

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“Mint!/Aunty!” The girls and I call out as we entered Mint’s shop.

“Hey, beautifuls. How can I help you today?”

“We’re going to a Halloween Party at Mom’s house,” Bea explained looking over the outfits in the store.

“Ah, makes sense, well look around, and shout for me when you find something or need help.” We nod and start looking around. Joey sat on the couch and relaxed.

“Not gonna find a costume, Joey?” Ayana asked the blond.

She shook her head, “ I got my costume planned out already. So I'm gonna sleep until you slowpokes figure your lives out.” Joey leaned back and closed her eyes.

“Shut up, you overexaggerating dumbass.” Ayana spits out and looked at the dresses and outfits on the racks.

“Now you're rushing to find something.” Joey pointed out.

“Josephine,” Bea said in a warning tone and Joey threw her hands up in surrender.

I picked up a red dress and got an idea, Ayana and Beatriz found their own ideas, so we were in and out.

“Overexaggerating dumbass. ” Ayana said as we got in.

“Maybe a little,” Joey said laughing all the way back home.

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We go inside and rush into our rooms, but I stopped, “Bea you're good with hair dye right?”

“Yes, why?” She asked.

“Just come upstairs when I text you, please,” I say running up the stairs into my room. I scan my room for the bottle of hair dye I was using. My hair just has to be wet. I shrugged and went to shower.

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I texted Beatriz and she came upstairs in a golden bra with a floor-length golden skirt with a leg slit and a golden shawl. She had a black wig with a golden snake forehead crown.

“Cleopatra.” I gave a curtesy and Bea laughed.

“Who are you dressing up as?”

“I thought of going as a dark Persephone, but I look like the devil, so a mix, and I've meaning to dye my hair so help, please?” I ask while giving a smile as Bea got to work.

Rowan’s POV

What’s taking Belladonna and Beatriz so long? It’s nearly time for us to go.

“Ayana or Joey can one of you go and check on them?” I ask looking over everyone’s costume.

Trent dressed as a vampire and wore a black leather gothic styled outfit, Kay dressed as Clark/Superman he wore a white button up shirt, but it was undone to reveal his Superman logo underneath, with a black suit, and black pants. Keith was dressed as a prisoner he wore a black crop top, and an orange jumpsuit. Joey was Joey Wheeler she wore a light blue T-shirt, dark blue leather jacket, and black jeans. Ayana, I’m not sure what she was exactly, but she wore a golden bra with a blue two sided split skirt.

I fixed the sleeves of my black button up shirt and my brown sleeveless jacket, “Ayana, Joey, can you check?” I was growing annoyed at the lack of response , “Josephine, and Ayana.” I getting ready to snap when I heard a voice.

“You know Joey hates being called Josephine.” I heard from the top of the stairs.

“Good you two are finally done?” I didn’t get a response, but Joey said something.

“Belladonna you- you look gorgeous.” Joey said and the others wolf-whistle or snap, I turn around and room gets a little warmer.

Bea was Cleopatra, to right, Bella stood there in a dark red and black dress. I could see the top of her cleavage in the v neck cut of the dress, her right leg was exposed. Her hair was red with two pieces of hair dyed black, she wore red eyeshadow, and black glossy lipstick.

“Sorry, we took so long!” Bella apologized as she walked down swiftly, her shoulders squared,and her head held high, she looked like a Queen.

“I know we said 9, but we’re here now! How do I look?” As I walked downstairs.

“Gorgeous.” Joey said clasping her hands together.

“Fierce.” Trent said with a claw motion and I returned it.

“Fabulous. Beauty takes time.” Ayana said with a wink and I winked back.

“Tantalizing.” Keith and Rowan said at the same time, neither of them looked the other, but continued to look at me, but Keith looked away first clearing his throat.

“Thank you, guys.” My face felt warm all the compliments

“We should get going, we don’t want to be late, right Rowan?” Keith said opening the door and ushering us to follow.

“Keith’s right.” I said snapping Rowan out of his trance and we all finally walked out the door.

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We reached his parents house and it’s decorated to the max. There was a fog machine puffing out smoke, color hanging lights that highlighted a different ghoul, there was creepy music playing and it made my skin crawl, then everything stopped and then from the roof a blow up doll thing popped up and screamed Happy Halloween at us. If this Halloween is like this, I wonder what Christmas is gonna be like. If I’m still around for Christmas.

We walk into the house and layout looks different. The furniture was moved around to give more room for everyone to move around freely, music was playing, making me feel the bass in my rib cage, I couldn’t even hear my thoughts.

“Go off and have fun.” Rowan called out and we went off on our own.

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Keith’s POV

I walked away from the group and head to bar, but I made note of where everyone was, in case something happens. I couldn't help, but continue to stare at Belladonna, shaking my head I sit on a stool. I have to think of her as a sister, nothing more. I ordered myself a drink and sighed I can’t even get drunk because I have to drive back.

“Penny for your thoughts?” A feminine voice asked me. I look over and see Kayanna. She wore a yellow breastplate bodice with white decorative semi sleeves, a white gathered loincloth skirt, and yellow shin guards with leather straps.

“I’m fine, what or who are you supposed to be?”

“Gladiator Belle, but something must be wrong, you keep staring at my sister,” Kayanna said tilting her head to Bella.

I take a large sip of my drink as I gave Bella a side glance, “Shouldn't you be with your sister? It's been four months since you last saw her.” Kayanna shrugged.

“You're right but I rather talk about the Double Dragons ” I grab her by her wrist and pull her down.

“I'm going to say this once and once only. Mind your damn business.

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Ayana’s POV

I was in the back playing cup pong and I happened to look over towards the bar and I had to do a double-take.

Keith had, I think Kayanna, in his grasp, he looked pissed, but she looked calm as ever. She even had a smirk on her face. What could she have said for Keith to look that upset?

I excuse myself from the group and head over to Keith.

“Hey, Kayanna! How are you? It's a while since we saw each other, must be worse for Bella. Come on I'll show you where she's at.” Keith and Kayanna looked surprised, Keith let go of Kayanna, and I pulled her toward where I last saw Bella.

I found her talking to Mom, and interrupt, “Bella look at who I found! You two should catch up with each other, also hi mom. Excuse me.” I quickly rush away to go back to Keith.

I see him at the bar still and sit next to him watching him quietly.

“Thank you, Ayana. I snapped and-” I cut him off.

“Don’t worry. If you don't mind me asking, what the f**k did she say?”

“She was sticking her nose somewhere it didn't belong.” He took a long sip of his drink and I sighed.

“I'll drive home tonight. Get wasted, don't fight me on this. You barely get the chance to let loose. Please, Keith?” Keith’s scrunched as he thought it over and sighed again.

“Yea fine you're right. Thanks, Ayana.” I blow him a kiss and he rolls his eyes as I walk away.

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Rowan’s POV

I was walking to my father's office, my mother just informed me that he was looking for me. Why didn't he come find me himself?

I knock five times when I hear ‘come in’ I enter my father's office.

“Good night father,” he grunts in response, before looking at me.

“Sit down we have a lot to talk about.” he rubs his forehead as I sit down in confusion.

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Trent’s POV

Kay and I were in the corner talking about the different costumes. We rate each costume that walks pass or dancing near us.

“Ok Kay, how about the dominatrix wanna be?” I ask pointing at a woman with a skin-tight black dress with a tail reaching the floor and the front was cut so it exposed her thighs, she had black sheer stockings just past her knees, and black heels.

“Maybe a 6.7? What do you think?” I opened my mouth to respond when someone accidentally bumped into me and my lips ended up on Kay’s. They're so soft. I thought as I pulled away.

“I am so incredibly sorry Kay. Someone bumped into me and, and, I'm sorry.” Kay was in shock and was unmoving. I waved my hand in front of his face. Oh God, my best friend hates me now- Universe please kill me now. My life would suck without Kay. I would be alone- My thoughts were cut off when small arms wrapped around my body.

“It was an accident, I'm not mad, it was an accident after all. Come on let's get back to rating people's costumes.” Kay said giving me a cute smile and I nod back and we look forward once more looking at the different costumes on the dance floor.

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Beatriz’s POV

Joey and I were by Rowan’s Mom who was talking to Bella and Kayanna, but she stepped away to talk to someone else.

I was close enough to see their lips moving. My eyes slightly widen at the conversation they're having. I'm tempted to look away, but it wouldn't hurt to see what they say

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Ayana dragged my sister over to me and I didn't question it, she just jumped right into the conversation, until Mrs. Adan excused herself to talk to someone else.

“So what was that about earlier?” I ask.

“Ayana saved my ass, but anyway what did you wanna talk about?”

I scrunch my face in confusion. Oh right, my text!, “Ok so I've been living with Rowan and the others for nearly five months, and you were right. Something is definitely off about them. I just don't know what, but the last time I was here, Mr. Adan asked me if I know who the Double Dragons were and the guys seemed to tense up at that, wanna help me?”

“Hell yea! What do you know about them so far?”

“They're a gang in Florida. That's it.”

Kaya sighed, “At least it's something.” I gave a shrug at that.

“I was gonna ask Destiny and take you with me.”

“Why not ask our parents or Cosima?”

“All three would've changed the topic or brushed it off. You know this.”

“Yea you're right. When are you going to Destiny’s house?”

“Let's find her and ask her.” I pull out my phone and search for a picture of Destiny, “This is what she looks like.”

“Send it to me. You know cause you/ I have a shitty memory.” We say at the same time smiling. We split up and began looking around.

I am dumb, so dumb, we're at a Halloween Party, everyone's in a Halloween costume. s**t! Regardless I looked around hoping to catch a glimpse.

After five minutes of getting bumped, grabbed, and groped once. I plop on one of the chairs and look up to the ceiling when a little body climbs up into my lap.

“Aunty Bella!” I snap my head down and see Rosie.

“I'm sorry. Rosie doesn't usually do that.”

“It's fine Destiny. My little rose just loves me!”

“Aunty Bella! Look at who I'm dressed up as!” I look down and she has her hair in a ponytail with some bangs around her face. She had a golden crown thing with blue gems, small golden earrings, she wore a white and golden romper with puffed up pants with matching stockings and white sneakers, but she had a brown and raggy cloak on.

“I don't know, who are you, Rosie?”

“Sam from Cannon Busters!” I look at Destiny and she shrugs, “It's on Netflix.” I smile and nod and she does the same.

“I was looking for you. I wanted to ask if I could come over and talk to you, like old times and you could finally meet my sister like you've wanted to for the longest.”

“Yea, I'm free off tomorrow if you'd like to come out and see me. Same address, and the key is in the same place. I wasn't planning on staying long, I just finished taking Rosie Trick-or-Treating and she wanted to see her grandparents. I have no idea where they are.”

“I haven't seen your Dad all night, so he might be hiding in his office. Your Mom on the other hand is being a social butterfly walking around. You should bump into her soon.” she nodded.

“Thank you Bella, see you tomorrow, also I love the hair.” Destiny said picking up Rosie.

“Thank you!” I called out as she walked away. I take out my phone and text Kaya telling her the plan, but Bea came up to me.

“We have to leave now, Rowan’s pissed,” I said nothing, but got up and Bea dragged me to the car. Ayana was in the driver seat, Kay in the passenger, Rowan to the right of me, Keith to the left, Joey and Bea in the back.

I grabbed his hand and turned it so it's facing up towards me, putting my two fingers on his wrist and stroking downward. Slowly he unclenched his muscles and calmed down.

“Thank you, Princess.” He said with a smile as we walked in the house, out of the corner of my eye, I see Keith making a fist. I'll talk to him tomorrow.