Marie POV

"Oliver!" I called out as I was finishing cooking dinner.

He walked down the stairs shirtless and looked at me surprised, "you're cooking?" He asked as he walked over with a small smile.

"Yeah, I figure I do something nice," I said. "It's beef stew, with potatoes, carrots, celery, and some seasonings."

"Hmm," he said as he looked me in the eye, "you didn't put rat poison in this did you?" He asked with a chuckle.

I rolled my eyes, "no I didn't."

"Alright, then you'll be eating first," he said and walked over to the dining table.

I'm glad I didn't put rat poison in this or I'd be fucked for sure... though I'm not sure if I want to to be honest, I do enjoy being with Oliver more than I thought I would. Even if it was forced at first, I want to stay by his side.

I brought over the pot and set it down in the middle of the table and sat down across from him. His arms were crossed as he watched me.

"You're so paranoid," I chuckled as I used the laddle to pour some stew into my bowl. I took a quick bite and he continued watching me.

He wiped his finger on the plate and smelled it then smiled at me. "I'm surprised, no poison what so ever?" He asked with a cocky smile.

"No, no poison," I laughed as I poured some wine into my glass.

He picked up his wine glass and smelled it, "I'm impressed," he said.

"Hmm?" I questioned.

"You could've easily poisoned me and ran away, is there a reason why you're being so kind to me right now?" He asked as I poured him a glass.

"Because you're kind to me," I said quietly as I took some more bites of food.

"Because I love you," he whispered as he took a few bites.

I blushed and wiped my mouth with the napkin, I looked into his eyes and they were genuine with what he was saying. "I love you too," I said with a small smile.

He jumped up in excitement, almost knocking over his bowl. I giggled as he ran around to me and hugged me tightly and started kissing all over my face.

"You're the best Marie, I mean that," he whispered in my ear as I hugged him back.

Suddenly the door slammed open. We both jumped and looked at Trevor who was heaving in rage.

"Marti's gone," he said through gritted teeth.

He left?!

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Marti POV

I laid in bed waiting for Trevor to fall asleep, he was finally breathing steadily as he moved over and hugged a pillow.

I contemplated staying but I can't. Not after what he said to me and what he did to me immediately after saying that. I can't handle his torment any longer. Yes he was kind to me for a long time but he started tormenting me for no reason today. Today of all days.

It could get worse before it becomes better and I need to leave now.

I looked at him with a somber expression as he lay peacefully.

Im sorry Trevor. I love you so much, but I can't stay with you.

I slipped out of bed quietly and walked downstairs slowly, making sure to avoid to creaks in the stairs. He purposely placed some on the steps so he'd hear if someone was walking up.

I don't think he realized this would ever be used against him at some point.

I gulped as I walked into the garage and closed the door behind me slowly. I put on a riding suit over my shirt and boxers. I put on a helmet, then I grabbed the backpack I had packed when he was in the shower and grabbed the keys off the hook.

I opened the garage and when it was open enough, I turned the bike on and rode out quickly. I passed by Richard who was on his front porch with a cigarette. He stood up and watched me ride out of the neighborhood and looked back at our house and started running towards the house.

Good luck finding me once I'm off the street.

I drove into the city and gasped as I saw Jackson walking into a dive bar by himself, his eyes were heavy and dead looking.

I feel like I'm in heaven right now. I didn't think I'd find him so quickly. I'm glad I found him.

"Jackson!" I yelled out. He turned to me quickly and his mouth dropped in shock as I pulled up on my bike. I parked it quickly and ran over to him and hugged him tightly.

"I'm on drugs right?" He asked while hugging me back cautiously.

"You're not! It's really me!" I said and cried happily.

"Where have you been?" He asked while looking at me up and down.

"We have to go somewhere safe, and I'll tell you everything," I said quickly.

"Follow me," he said as he walked over to his truck. "Leave the bike here," he said as I was walking towards my bike. I walked back and followed him to his truck and got in. "Is someone after you?" He asked as he turned on his truck and started driving off.

"Yes, his name is Trevor Ivanov-" I started.

"Trevor Ivanov?!" He said in a panic and started speeding immediately.

"Y-you know of him?" I asked confused.

"He's the asshole who killed the Dzhaun gang leader along with about 30 or so people in our gang, we've all been losing our shit trying to find the next leader," he groaned out. "Everyone keeps suggesting me."

I looked at his jacket and my eyes widened at the insignia on his jacket, "you're actually part of them," I whispered as I sat back in the seat.

"I had to after you left, I had no other choice," he sighed.

"Trevor kidnapped me," I said and put my head down.

Jackson sighed, "I can't imagine what you've been through."

"A lot..." I said and held in my tears as we pulled up to a hotel.

I hopped out of his truck and kept my helmet on as we walked up to the front desk, Jackson held out a black card, "usual room please," he said.

The lady at the desk nodded and swiped his card and handed it back to him with a key card.

We walked to the elevator and got in. I sighed back against the wall and looked at him. He was still in shock by the way he was looking at me.

I'd be shocked too. Your best friend disappears for three years and suddenly he pops up out of nowhere and you guys have to run away from a notorious psychopath.

We got off on the top floor and started walking to a room at the end of the hallway. He opened the door and we walked in quickly. He shut the door behind him and locked four locks and used the chain to keep it shut.

He turned to me with his arms crossed, "talk Marti," he demanded as he leaned against the door.

I sheepishly took off my helmet and set it down on the bed. "It might be easier if I show you," I said as I unzipped my suit. I let the top half fall down and pulled off my shirt. He cocked his head as I turned around.

"Oh my god... your back," he said with a weak voice. I looked back at him and he had his hand over his mouth. He sat down at the desk quickly and stared at the ground.

"Jackson..." I said and walked over.

"I was so angry at you for so long... I thought you had ditched me," he said as he clutched his stomach, "I'm so sorry Marti."

"Jackson, it's okay," I said and got on a knee in front of him. "I understand."

He looked back up at me with pained eyes, "I missed you so much," he said and tackled me in a hug and wrapped his arms around me.

"I missed you too," I said as I sobbed out and hugged him back. "I couldn't stop thinking about you."

"I'm going to protect you, I'll never let you get back into a situation like that again, I promise," he said as he pushed his face into my neck.

"I'm a lot stronger now," I whispered back, "you won't have to do too much." I rubbed his hair and sighed.

I'm really back with my best friend. My best friend in the whole wide world. My first crush that was a proper crush. I missed him so much.

"Let's get you cleaned up," he said and sat up. I nodded as I sat up with him. He looked into my eyes with a smile. "I missed you," he whispered to me and placed his soft lips on mine.

My eyes widened in surprise but I kissed him back with full embrace as he wrapped his arms around me. He pulled away and looked me in the eye, "I should've told you sooner," he started.

"Told me what?" I asked, my heart beginning to beat quickly.

"I love you," he whispered as he kissed me again.

I really am in heaven right now.

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Trevor POV

I was biting my nails nervously as Richard, Oliver, and Marie were trying to calm me down. I took a a few hits of the blunt in my hand.

"Maybe he went out for a midnight ride?" Oliver stated.

I glared at him, "no, he left, he would've left me a note or texted me if he was going for a midnight ride."

"Trevor," Richard started. I snapped my head to him, "I saw him riding off to the west, before I came over."

"Fuck!" I yelled out as punched the flower vase on the counter, smashing it and letting the water and flowers fall to the ground. The blunt fell out of my hand, I growled and stomped on it angrily. "I'm going to get him back," I heaved out as I gripped the counter.

I heard whispering and looked at Marie, "what are you whispering about?" I said to her.

"Oh- uhm," she started nervously as I walked towards her. "He did mentioned at one point he had a friend name Jackson... m-maybe he's gone to see him?" She said while moving behind Oliver.

It has to be him. He has to have gone to see Jackson. Earlier today I told him he wasn't allowed to.

A wicked smile spread across my face, "he's going to be severely punished if he's disobeyed me like that," I chuckled out.

"What's the move?" Richard asked with his arms crossed.

I looked at him, "we go get him back," I said, "we leave in 5 minutes, everyone get ready." They all nodded and started walking out of the house, "Marie," I said before she stepped out, "you're coming with us."

She gulped and nodded her head as Oliver wrapped an arm around her and they walked out together. I made some lines on the counter and took the lines quickly and my head shot back up as I started laughing out.

"My little Marti," I said as I looked at the broken glass on the floor, "you can't hide from me for long."