A/N: Thanks to everyone still reading this and for Araknia the Storyspinner for reviewing! im glad i am still getting some hits on this story heres another chapter, and a longer one. I already have another one waiting to come up soon so hopefully I don't forget I have it written. Enjoy!!
I became very aware of my surroundings when I finished selling all of my papers. I kept my head forward but scanned the area with my eyes. I didn't want to move my head and give them the satisfaction of seeing me become paranoid. The streets were full of loud noises and people but I tried to listen for anything out of the ordinary. I headed my usual way, to patrol my territory and hoped taking some of the back alleys would throw this feeling. But as I turned down one that was more secluded, I heard the sound of soft shoes hitting the ground. Who ever was behind me was trying to be quite, I frowned not wanting to turn and directly see who it was.
I kept going at a steady pace and came out into another crowded street, hoping to use it to my advantage. I keep my pace the same and weaved in and out of the crowds, trying to make it seem like I was just trying to push through and not hiding. It seemed to pay off as I turned down a smaller street I heard no one behind me anymore. I sighed and turned around to look into the crowd for anyone.
As I scanned the crowd I saw a glimpse of two taller boys slipping off into a near by alley. Their faces flashed in my head, I had seen them staring at me when I was at Club's. The thought of the name made my emotions get the better of me; I immediately followed them into the alley, hoping they were going back to Club.
I followed from a greater distance then they were to me so I wasn't worried they would see me. I knew these streets and where they went, so I could take my time following their path to what seemed to be Harlem's territory. I remembered where Club was last time, but knowing him he sometimes had more than one place, and to be sure he didn't have another main one I followed these two goons.
I soon realized they were taking me to the building I was at before, and began to slow down putting more distance between us. I let them enter and go talk to Club while I leaned against the side of the near by building. I could easily see the entrance to his building but I far enough that he wouldn't see me right away.
The sun began to fade again behind the clouds which helped to hide me, but as I glanced up to the cloudy sky I realized it was about to rain anytime. I groaned knowing it held off from when I was selling but now it threatened even more. As I waited for the rain to start I began to wonder why I was waiting for Club.
If he came out I wasn't sure what I was going to do, maybe follow him, maybe show myself to him? I sighed in frustration and only sighed more as the rain started coming down hard. Within a few minutes there wasn't a dry spot on me, but I stayed leaning against the building waiting.
The rain sent cold chills down my body but they only got colder as I noticed Club coming out of the building. And at least for once things went right, he was alone. He seemed upset at the rain too and paused before continuing on. I watched as he turned towards me as I pushed myself off of the building but still staying close to it. He didn't seem to notice me as he came closer, he seemed focused on getting somewhere, and as he walked by me I stepped out behind me. I waited until he went further away from his building before shoving him against the near by wall.
I wasn't sure what was going through my head and I don't even think I was thinking about my actions. The only thing I remember passing through my head was to finish this once and for all.
I pushed my head first into the wall, and held him against it, "Ya lookin' for me Club?" I asked in his ear. His eyes seemed surprised it was me holding him back. "Nah Dollface"
The name Dollface made me push him harder against the wall. It was hard to hold on to him though with the rain soaked clothes and my fingers getting colder by the minute. But I seemed to push that part aside, and focus on Club's emotions.
He seemed to be smiling which worried me. "Why ya smirkin?" I asked frowning since I had the upper hand right now.
"Nothin' just seems funny that a girl has me in this position" I narrowed my eyes at the comment, it was true I was usually the one uneasy about him but he knew I could do damage so why wasn't he worried.
I reached my knife I had hidden in my shoe and brought it up for him to see. I let it flash before his eyes before it put it up to the back of his neck so he could feel it. "Really ya still smirkin' now?" he laughed and tried to look me in the eyes, but having a hard time with his face being pushed against the wall.
"Come on Phantom, my boys live right there, most will probably be comin' back soon and see me out here" I shrugged not caring about that part.
"Then let them come, my business is only with you," I dropped his arm I had pinned behind him and let him free himself from the wall. He turned around slowly and stood up straight looking back at me with fire. Now there was the Club I knew and loved.
"Ya really want to do this?" he asked calmly. I nodded knowing if we were going to fight I was going to be the man about this and let him fight back naturally, not to just hold him against a wall.
I didn't really want to use my knife, I hadn't planned on seriously fighting him, but then again I knew his strength and so I left it out to help me. Last time we fought it was a struggle, and I knew this time wouldn't be any different, I just hoped the pouring rain wouldn't make it worse.
As I was lost in thought I soon felt my body slam to the ground, apparently he took the opportunity to go first. "Ya know Phantom, this is the position ya are usually in" he said smirking at my body underneath him. Fire shot through my eyes as I took all my strength to knock him off of me.
The fight seemed to last forever as I felt the world around me blur and only one person was in focus. He made it worse by bending my arm back so I stabbed myself in the gut. I growled at this, this was the second time he used my knife to injury me. In one swift motion I ended the long fight. I brought my knife out of my body and quickly placed it into his chest. The minute I did I pulled it out and stared at it as he fell to the ground in a slump. My eyes widened as I realized what I did, although I came here to end it, I hadn't meant to literally end it.
I quickly glanced around looking for any witnesses. Luckily the rain left not many people out and I didn't see any of his boys around. I backed up slowly looking at the blood on my hands and knife. When I moved far enough away I turned and ran as far as I could.
Before I knew what happened I stopped to get my breath and hunched over in pain. My hand went to my stomach and as I pulled it away I found fresh blood on it. I forgot I had been hurt in the fight too. Besides the bruises I could already feel forming again my stomach was bleeding a lot. I slid down the wall to sit on the ground for a minute or two.
My mind flashed with images of killing the man in the alley so many years ago, the time I moved on and changed my life. I know I had fought and maybe injured people before, maybe even killing but this time I had come after him for that reason and it wasn't defending my territory. I sought him out to finish this, and somehow this time felt worse.
I reached down and slid my knife back into its place so it wouldn't be left anywhere around the body. I looked back down at my stomach and noticed the whole was bigger than I thought; I'm not sure just how this happened, or why my head was throbbing. I brought my other hand up to feel my head. I felt a nice bump and blood over my temple.
I closed my eyes trying to compose myself so I could get back up. Even though the rain and clouds had made it a little darker, it was still somewhat light, and I was worried someone would find Club soon. I took in a deep breath and tried to stand up, but instantly fell against the building. My head was spinning and I wasn't sure if it was from hitting my head earlier or from the blood I was losing slowly.
I took in rapid breaths and waited to try and walk again, but when I opened my eyes I saw something interesting. As I focused on the figure coming towards me I noticed it was Spot. I laughed a little but then held my stomach for the pain I caused "ya the last person I want to see Conlon but for once I'm gonna overlook that" I said as he stopped in front of me.
