Chapter 86 - You Need To Leave... (2/2)

”If they weren't, why would a dozen kids all the sudden decide to leave school the day after the report. Knowing that a blood test is being developed in the area that can tell others what they are would be a bad place to stay, don't you agree?” Although Jesse had the brains and Tommy the rampaging dick, Annie was the business based one. She knew how to read people and make insights into their thoughts, a much needed skill when trying to close a deal.

”Hmm... You have a point. Although there is nothing we can do about it right now, it would be good to keep an eye on these people for future use,” Jesse pondered out loud.

”You're right. Pretty soon, domestic terrorists are going to have a new face. It's only a matter of time,” Annie agreed. She could already see where the trend was going and she was going to do what she could on her own to capitalize on it. Having funds from her father was a start, but she wanted to get away from his influence. She was starting to get ideas that could combine her business sense with Jesse's brains and Tommy's connections. It gave her the groundwork for one hell of a crazy plan.

”Actually, there is more than one way to get what you want when you've got the money for it,” Tommy suggested, putting himself into the conversation.

”Oh?” Annie asked, looking at him.

”If she doesn't want to come, make her. It's not like people never go missing. Since she already told others she was moving, now is an even better time to make a move.” Apparently Tommy had some experience in this sort of endeavor.

'What if she isn't one of them?” Jesse asked, his interest peaked.

”Sell her overseas. Anyone who thinks smuggling rings don't exist in this country is a sheltered idiot.” Tommy shrugged his shoulders. He seemed to have forgotten that she was originally his girlfriend.

The bell rang at this point and everyone took their seats. Although most kids were paying attention to the lesson, the trio was still talking about plans that involved getting some people to sneak over to Kennedy's place. On the other hand, Laz had pulled out his phone and was quickly typing a message to Kennedy.

:You need to leave your house, tonight.:

:Uh, hi to you too. Something wrong?:

:Your rich fake boyfriend and his friends want to find you to test you.:

:Test? What test?:

:The test to show you are what you are.:

:Why the hell are they going to test me?:

:They have this idea in their heads. A dozen kids are pulling out of school as of today. The posse seem to think it's because they are all like us.:

:But we haven't even sense anyone else. Why would a dozen kids suddenly pull out? SHIT!!:

:I don't know either. It probably has more to do with someone else in their families or something, I don't know either way, you need to be out of there tonight.:

:Yeah, we are already packed. After my cousin saw the news, he made arrangements. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have even known this was a thing.:

:Good. That's good..: Laz felt relieved. It seemed like the trio had guess right although Laz didn't know why Tony was getting involved. But at least he felt Tony to be someone reliable at stuff like this.

:What about you?: Kennedy had asked Laz a question he hadn't considered.

:Um. No one suspects me and these tests are not wide spread so I doubt I will come under focus anytime soon.:

:So I'm damned for doing huh?:

:Yeah.:

:Fine. You can't be passive since this thing isn't going away. You need to make some plans too. I can maybe ask my cousin to see if he can set you up with a place?: Laz could almost hear her concern with this question. He couldn't help but be touched.

:Yeah. Maybe. But not now. I've still got my grandpa to worry about.:

:Ok. Uh, hey?:

:Yeah?:

:Can I see you? Tonight? Before I go?:

:Sure. uh... where?:

:I'll meet you outside your other job, ok?:

:Yeah, 7 pm. See you then?:

:See you then.:

At the thought of being able to see Kennedy again, Laz couldn't help but smile. He felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. Which was probably why he didn't notice the teacher looking at him.

”Mr Crowe. Although I know puberty is different for everyone, I doubt there is any good reason to be smile while looking down at your crotch.” Laz forgot this teacher was something of a bitch to most students, minus the upper class ones.

”Can't help myself, not everyone can be this blessed,” Laz shot back. Everyone in the classroom seemed to gasp at the same moment. Considering Laz's past reputation of quiet and unnoticeable, no one would have guess he would have cracked a joke at this moment. And a dirty one at that.

Even Laz himself was rather surprised by his response. It seemed he had become quite a bit more bold and daring without even trying. The teacher didn't respond since she had no idea about his background as she hadn't had any contact with him. As far as she could remember, he was only a good student who hardly even spoke so because of that, she didn't know how to handle him and decided to be passive for now.

”Pay attention!”

”Right-o.” Laz tucked his phone back into his pocket and looked over at Malene's seat one more time. He didn't even have her number so he had no idea how he would get a hold of her. Due to these worries, he didn't notice a pair a cold eyes staring at him.

While looking at Laz, Tommy seemed to recall something that was somewhat buried and almost forgotten.

'He knows her.'