I know, I know! Another story, but I watched Takers for the first time a few years and I remembered how much I loved it and what can I say, the gears started turning. It hurt me to see Paul Walker so alive in that movie. Such a beautiful soul, gone too soon. Let me know what you think of this, yeah? I love feedback! Enjoy
Julia checked the Rolex on her wrist for the umpteenth time before adjusting the Aviator sunglasses on her face that blocked the L.A. sun. It was way too damn hot to be wearing this ridiculous security uniform. She snapped her bubble gun loudly and glanced over at AJ, who was smoking a cigarette, leaning against the brick wall nonchalantly. She reached over and snatched it from his lips and took a drag, savoring the sweet nicotine in her lungs. Good, why had she given up smoking again? Oh, right. Jake had made her quit after her surgery.
He took it back from her, of course
"AJ-" she wined
"Jake'll hang me by the balls if he knew I let you bum a cigarette off of me."
"Jake wasn't my father, last time I checked." she said smartly "Attica doesn't run my life."
"Like hell." the blonde snorted "You'd throw yourself off of the nearest bridge if Jake told you to and you know it." he told her, a teasing grin on his face
Julia scoffed at his double meaning "Screw you." she spat " and I'm not a kid anymore you know." she said, rolling her brown eyes
He took a long drag before responding "You'll always be a kid to me Jewelz." he told her, blowing smoke rings
The sound of the chopper caught their attention
Julia checked her watch "Right on time." she said in approval
Jumping over the railings to the stop that was reserved for landing, they waved to get their attention. They knelt down as the chopper came closer and waved, motioning for them to land and they did
"They never learn." AJ said grinning as the News Crew hopped out
They pulled out their Berettas and pointed them at them
"Get down on the ground." AJ commanded
Julia turned her weapon to the man still sitting in the pilot seat "Get out of the chopper!" she yelled. He scurried out quickly "Take a seat next to your friends"
They didn't hesitate to listen and laid face down on the concrete
Julia covered him as he opened the storage hatch on the side of the helicopter just as Gordon and the gang burst through the door leading to the roof, duffle bags in abundance, their faces were covered with black ski masks. She stood guard as they loaded the bags
"Good boy!" she heard G say to AJ
"Nothing but glorified paparazzi." AJ said
"Damn." she heard Jessie, Jake's goofball of a brother mutter behind her, looking her up and down
She glanced over her shoulder "What are you staring at Attica?"
"I'm digging this look on you Jewelz. You should keep it on so we can play cops and robbers later." he said, waggling his eyebrows at her
She rolled her eyes as she backed up "Everything good John Boy?"
"All set." he said
They all squeezed into the helicopter
"Get us out of here!" G yelled over the sound of the beating propellers
AJ took them up. Julia laughed as the passed another News helicopter on their way
"Hey AJ. How about letting me fly this thing?" she asked, leaning over his shoulder
All of the men let out a snort
"What? I can fly!" she said defensively
John let out a cough and she gave him the eye
"Leave it up to you and we'll be smashed to bits on the Hollywood sign. No thanks love." Gordon said in his smooth English accent
"Let the men handle this Jewelz." Jessie said, earning him a smack to the back of his head
"Yeah, why don't you just sit back and enjoy the flight." Jake laughed, pulling her down onto his lap
Julia went silent, but not because they got the better of her. When they pulled the testosterone card on her, she always had a smart Alec reply waiting on her tongue, but Jake's hold on her curvy waist seemed to mute her. She was the exact opposite of her half sister, Lily. Where as Lily was slender and as flat as a board from back to front, Julia had killer curves. They only shared a few features: the long, wavy dark hair, the button nose, and soft brown eyes, but that never made Jake's gorgeous blue eyes stray from her older sister. She hated when he touched her. No, it was a feeling stronger than hate. She detested it. Every small touch, even him brushing against her mad her cringe. It made old feeling stir that little sisters should not have for their older sister's boyfriend. You'd think she would have learned by now.
Goddamn him for touching her. What made him think he could touch her like that, after everything? Damn him. And damn her for letting him. Anger bubbled inside of her. She hated that he was so oblivious to her her feelings. But her was a man after all.
AJ landed the chopper in the abandoned parking lot where their vehicles were. Julia got up, desperately needing to get away from him. John helped her down and they began to unload the bags. Julia opened the last one, grabbing Jake's detonator and tossed it to him before taking out the block of C4. She stuck it against the side as Jake entered the code and they walked off, the chopper exploding into smithereens behind them. John opened the door to his Porche and Jessie got on his Ducati, putting on his helmet. Gordon got into his Range Rover and AJ in his Cadillac. Julia revved the engine of her Hummer, Jake pulled off in his Mustang and the Takers pulled off, going their separate ways.
Meanwhile, across town, Delonte Rivers was being released from prison. He went onto an alley not too far from his destination and collected a box that held a gun and cash in its contents. He pocketed the money and shoved the gun in the waist of his pants before continuing on his way. There was a stop he had to make after he handled his business.
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