chapter 11

" your fighting skills are impressive but I think you should go for more training you lack the principles" Trevor eyes her.

"well then if you think you have that principle I lack in fighting then why don't you come and challenge me and see for yourself" she fired back curious to know how strong he is, for the fact that he kept blocking her attacks making her look as if she was weak.

and to her surprise he smiled but it only lasted for a fleeting seconds before his face changes back to his usual smirk.

but she saw it and won't deny his smile was attractive with his side dimples and she won't deny she felt somehow drawn to his smile.

but her thought were interrupted "do you like me that much that coming to me wasn't enough and now you want me to fight with you,is that it?" Trevor mused taking a slow but steady steps towards her and she noticed but stood her ground.

"you know, if eventually I fight and I won you are really going to get your girlfriends off my back,huh deal!" she nervously said hating that her voice did not come out how she had mean it

seeing that Trevor is already close to her their body almost touching.

and as usual Trevor yet ignored her again moving more close to her, his eyes on her face most especially her lips.

"for someone feisty, you look more beautiful up close, no doubt especially your lips" then he lowered his mouth to her ears before whispering "can't wait to know what your lips will feel like wrapped around my c0ck"

Claudia became momentarily stunned, cheeks red, heart beating faster than usual her kneels almost gave up.

seeing her reaction to him Trevor smirk widen more before he moves his hand up caressing her jawline before tracing it to her lips and stoping there.

lips so soft and full.

then as if remembering herself she disengaged from him as fast as possible as if his touch burns, moving backwards she looks at him with wide eyes, feeling more embarrassed at herself for letting him touch her that way.

You were never easy like this she thought scolding herself.

she pointed her hands at him before raging out " don't you ever dare touch me like that, I'm not that easy you hear me!!"

"but I thought you enjoyed it seeing that you had reacted and even let me hold you" he said in disbelief his tone mocking.

" girl you had totally blushed" he added making her angry the more.

" you know I won't keep standing here with you being unserious with me,but if any of your girlfriend or chick double cross me again even if it's catfish or bobbies I will make sure to dug my fingers into their eyes, you Hear ME!!!" she snarled before walking out and slamming the door.

"catfish and bobbies?" he muttered with a raised brow after she had left before smiling once again

but this time he smiled much more longer than intended.

Claudia came down from the stairs furiously her anger noticable.

Noah and Rolex who were sitting down the whole time trying to understand why Trevor had let her in and why she is taking longer to come down finally saw her.

but her face says a different thing which they know for sure that Trevor is responsible for her anger and just like that she walked past them without sparing them a glance.

"what the Hell happened in there?" Noah asked not getting the whole thing.

"No idea" Rolex replied even when he knows that Noah knows he doesn't know the answer to his question before concentrating back to his phone.

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Claudia walked out of the red building but unknown to her a figure stood hidden in the corners watching her.

She went straight to her room and began to take her bath her mind wandering to what happened earlier.

in all her life she had been very close to a man let alone letting any man touch her.

don't get confused she's not into women, but only that she hardly finds men attractive,she finds all men as players given by her trauma at all her previous schools, with all those old lecturers trying to get under her skirt.

but to her surprise she find his touches sweet and sensual, looking straight at his attractive eyes staring deep into hers, his soft big hands caressing her jawline and rubbing her lips,she almost gave in to him.... Almost that she felt wet just by thinking about it as the water ecalped down her body...but no

he's a player and a pervert.

and oh! his smile.

thinking about his smile and his dimples she feels different sensation on her body with goosebumps all over her skin not understanding why her body was reacting like this to his smile and that was when she realize that Trevor the pervert she had just met is awakening something inside of her.

something she had never experienced in all her life.

Something sexually and if time is not taken she is going to fall deep into it.

stepping out out of the shower she dress into one of her causal wear before sitting down on her bed.

thinking about what the civic teacher had said about the killings in Italy, Italy was her grandmother's home, she used to visit her grandmother in Italy when she was still a child but stop going since her grandmother passed away.

she remembered the little boy nextdoor, he was her only friend back then... even up till now and she wondered how he's doing. she sigh.

she had called her aunt Ophelia afterwards, telling her about the rules and how things were going leaving the part about Trevor and his girlfriends as she had put it.

night came by and Claudia laid on her bed as her thought drifted to Trevor once more before yawning closing her eyes as sleep took over.

Chapter (12)

~ Somewhere in California ~

An Underground Club

Deep beneath the surface, hidden from the world, lay a secret chamber drowned in shadows and silence.

At the center of the dimly lit room stood a massive iron throne, dark and imposing. It was set within a glowing red orb that pulsed faintly like a living heart. Engraved into the throne was a menacing skull, its hollow eyes seeming to watch every movement.

On both sides of the throne were rows of chairs arranged in perfect lines-each one occupied.

Men cloaked in black stood before them, their identities hidden behind cold, expressionless masks. Their garments bore a striking difference-each cloak had a red slit running down the sides, marking their rank beneath their leader.

At the center, before the throne, stood a man draped in darker shadows than the rest.

Rings adorned his fingers-heavy, gleaming, dangerous.

His mask concealed his face, but his presence alone was enough to command fear.

He was known by one name.

Devil.

Though the members hid their identities from one another, there was one truth they could not escape- Their leader knew them all.

Every single one.

"I heard your assassin was caught."

His voice echoed through the chamber, low and lethal.

Silence fell instantly.

One man stepped forward from the line. His movements were stiff, cautious. He bowed deeply, his head lowered.

"Yes, my lord... but I assure you, he won't speak of me to anyone." His voice trembled.

Devil tilted his head slightly, as if amused.

"And how can you be so sure?" he asked softly. "There is one thing humans fail to understand... or perhaps choose to ignore."

He took a slow step forward.

"In the face of death... anyone can confess to anything."

The man visibly shook.

"So tell me..." Devil continued, his tone sharpening, "how am I supposed to trust you... and your assassin?"

"You can trust me, my lord. Please..." the man begged, bowing again.

A low chuckle escaped Devil's lips.

"We all know the rules guiding this club," he said coldly. "The devil does not give second chances."

A pause.

"If you make a mistake... you die."

The air turned suffocating.

With a simple nod of his head, his right-hand man stepped forward.

Execute.

He placed a small, round blue candy into the trembling man's hand.

"You are to eat this."

The man hesitated-just for a second.

Then, under the weight of Devil's gaze, he swallowed it.

Slowly and Carefully.

As if his life depended on it- Because it did.

"Your fate is in your hands now," Devil said with a chilling laugh. "Return to your position."

The man staggered back into line.

"You are all dismissed."

Without another word, the members filed out of the chamber, one after the other, until only two figures remained.

Devil and Execute.

The silence that followed was heavier than before.

Devil turned slightly.

"How is it going with the girl?" Execute bowed.

"Nothing unusual, boss. My assistant is watching her closely. There's no need for concern."

"And her father?"

"We're monitoring him as well. Any suspicious move... and we act."

A slow, dangerous smile crept beneath Devil's mask. "Good."

His fingers curled slightly against the arm of his throne.

"Soon enough, we will carry out our plan."

His voice dropped into a growl.

"No one messes with me... and walks away."

The Next Day

Morning came gently.

Claudia woke up, refreshed, and began her routine. After taking a bath, she carefully applied her skincare, her movements calm and practiced.

With her bag slung over her shoulder, she set out to locate her class.

The school buzzed with life as usual-but something caught her attention.

A girl Cornered by three students who stood before her-two boys and a girl Bullying her.

Claudia paused.

At first, she intended to ignore it. Not her business.

But then, She sighed she hated bullies.

Stepping forward, she grabbed the girl's arm and gently pulled her behind her.

"You're not going to bully her again," Claudia said firmly. "Not on my watch."

"And who the hell do you think you are?" one of the boys snapped.

"Mind your business!" the girl added sharply.

Claudia smirked. "And what if I don't?" Her eyes locked onto theirs-fearless, daring.

Two boys and a girl, Not bad. She thought

One of the boys lunged forward, attempting to grab the victim.

Big mistake.

In a swift motion, Claudia lifted her leg-

THUD!

Her kick sent him crashing to the ground, unconscious before he even realized what happened.

Lowering her leg calmly, she adjusted her dress like nothing had happened.

"Anybody else?"

The remaining two froze.

Shock and fear invisible in their eyes before Recognition crept in hitting them instantly.

She was the girl... The one who beat Tina, Even Bianca.

Her videos were everywhere on the school blog.

Oh hell.

"Not coming?" Claudia teased, flexing her arm playfully. "Scared?"

That was all it took.

They ran away Fast.

"Thank you," the girl said, her voice filled with relief.

Claudia turned to her with a small smile. "You're welcome. What's your name?"

"Ava."

"Nice to meet you."

Ava waved before hurrying off toward the Yellow Building.

Claudia watched her leave, feeling a sense of pride.

But then- something changed.

A strange feeling crept over her skin, cold and Unsettling.

She had felt it before ever since she arrived at this school.

The feeling of being watched

.

Her body went still. Slowly... carefully... She turned.

Nothing.

But- however she saw a fleeting shadow of a boy in a face cap running.

Her eyes narrowed.

So she wasn't imagining it.

The rest of the day passed smoothly with no drama, no worries and lastly no sign of Trevor.

And strangely- that bothered her.

She frowned slightly.

Why did she want to see him?

"Maybe because you miss him," her inner voice whispered.

She scoffed.

Please, Maybe she was just bored.

Yes.

That made more sense.

And Jasmine?

Something about him just didn't feel right.

Later that day, Claudia sat alone on a swing behind the Red Building, enjoying the cool air brushing against her skin.

Her thoughts drifted.

Was someone really stalking her?

Or was it just her imagination?

Or...

Her crush?

She rolled her eyes at herself.

Suddenly - A scent hit her

A scent rich and familiar... Tom Ford.

Her heart skipped.

There was only one person she knew who wore that.

Oh God.

In a flash, she snapped her head backward so fast it almost looked painful.

And there he was.

Trevor.

Dressed entirely in black, His hair slightly messy, as if he had run his fingers through it.

Looking Effortlessly and Dangerously

Breathtaking.

Standing right behind her.