Chapter 4 - I want to hold your hand.
As the figure moved closer Jess' breath caught in her throat. She started to panic as the shadow seemed to run at her. She ran through what she could do in her head. "Do I pull my gun out? Nah too risky. Do I duck and hide in that bush? Nah, it will look shady to his neighbours" As the thoughts ran through her mind she looked up and realised the figure was leaning against the doorframe watching her. "Hey Jess, what's up?" The deep voice that she recognized as Juice's came from the doorway. "Are you okay?" She asked a little worried. "Your door was open and you didn't answer" Juice moved closer and she could see that his hair was wet. "Sorry sweetheart, I was in the shower, what can I help you with?"
"I...I uh I brought you some food from Mom's that I thought you would like" Jess said in a small voice while making eye contact with Juice. A goofy smile crossed his face. "Thanks beautiful. Do you want to come in and chill out?" Jess smiled at Juice and she felt her heart skip a beat. "I'm sorry Juice. I'm really not feeling too good, can I give you my number and you text me?" Juice looked a little hurt but he quickly grabbed out his phone and he put in Jess' number. After they finished Jess put her hand on Juice's and looked into his eyes "I'll see you tomorrow at the garage okay?" Juice nodded and Jess leaned forward and looked at him for a sign to say she could kiss him, as she went to move away Juice put each hand on her cheeks and brought her face close to his. The kiss lasted a few seconds but it felt so amazing. Jess pulled away and made her way to her car. She smiled at Juice still in the doorway and felt the kiss lingering on her lips.
As Jess pulled up to her house she could see her front door was ajar. She pulled the Glock 17 from her purse and held it next to her body. As she walked in she could see a figure on her couch sipping a beer. "Hello Princess. I was wondering when you would get home" A breath caught in Jess' throat as she realised who it was. She felt like she couldn't breath as she leaned against the doorframe. "What...what are you doing here?" She asked confused. Marcus Alvarez stood to look at her. The Mayan's leader looked at her with piercing eyes. "We have some talking to do Chica" he explained moving closer to her. She held up her gun and felt it being hit out of her hands by a tall male who looked like Alvarez. Jess fell to the ground with a thud.