Chicago

Lacey Jackson played by Divergent


Lucas 'Luke' Owens played by Olaf

Lacey smiled as she sat on her couch snuggle with Luke. She knew that he had been busy all day but it made her feel special when he would come see her afterwards. Lacey knew all about his lifestyle and she didnt care. Luke treated her like a princess and she loved being with him. Lacey's parents were out of town for the week so she had convinced him to come over every day so far. Lacey looked at him, "You want some popcorn?" She asked as she sat up slightly. She smiled at him then leaned in and kissed him softly.

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Calvin held a beer in his hand as e made his way through the party. The gang usually three some pretty badass parties in the warehouse they had. Calvin smirked when he saw Brooke and walked over to her. "Hey. How have you been?" He asked her. He didn't understand why she was avoiding him lately but he figured he should at least try to talk to her. Calvin had been busy with the missions the boss had been giving him so it had been awhile since he came to one of these parties.

[sorry it's short I'm on my phone]
@ Olaf

Lucas looked at her for a moment, hypnotized by her beauty before he shook his head and offered her a small smile. "Sure, popcorn sounds wonderful," he said as he leaned over and pressed a gentle kiss to her cheek. "So how was your day?" he asked curiously. It was weird, normally when he talked to people, he had to fight to pay attention and keep focused on what they were saying but with Lacey...he couldn't get enough. He wanted to know everything about her.

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Brooke looked at over her shoulder and raised and eyebrow at Calvin. "Hi," she responded before turning back around. She brought her beer to her lips and took a sip as she tried to block Calvin out of her mind. She wasn't one to deny that she was attracted to him but she also knew that it was never going to go anywhere so why bother. Her hips moved to the beat of the music as she ran her fingers through her hair and brushed it over one shoulder. She sent a wink to a guy as he began to approach her.

Lacey smiled, "It was good. What about you?" She asked as she stood up. She held his hands as she listened to him talk. "Your days are always more entertaining than mine." She said, pouting. She slowly let go of his hands then went to go make popcorn. She walked back into the living room and sat down with te bowl in her hand. She held up a piece of popcorn for him and smiled as he took it. "I wish you never had to leave." She said.

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Calvin frowned as the guy approached, "Get lost." He threatened to other guy. He watched as the guy backed down. Everyone knew that going against Calvin was foolish. Calvin grabbed Brooke's hips and turned her so she was facing him. "Look I'm tired of being nice to you. So please inform me of why you are being such a bitch?" He asked. He had a short temper and he had finally met his end.

@ Olaf

Luke looked at her for a moment and played with the end of her hair gently. He chuckled at her statement before sighing. "I wish I could too," he admitted and he realized that that was completely true. Sighing again, he leaned down and brushed a kiss over her lips lightly before pulling away. "Unfortunately, it is time that I have to head out," he said regretfully as he watched her. He liked who he became when he was with her. One day, he promised himself, he would become good enough for her and he would get to be this person all the time but first he had to get power and power only came from working his butt off right now.

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Brooke gasped softly when she was whipped around and her hands flew out to balance herself before she could think about it. Her palms were pressed against his chest and she tried her best to ignore the hard muscles and strong heartbeat she felt under her hands. "I didn't realize I was being a bitch." she said although she knew exactly what he was talking about. "Look, we slept together. It was okay." It was so much better than okay. "And what do you want from me now?" she asked as she avoided his gaze. She wasn't going to get sucked into his beautiful eyes.

Lacey pouted when he said that he had to leave, "Do you really have to go?" She asked as she held his hands. She knew he would have to leave, but she always tries to convince him not to. Lacey stood up then walked to the door with him. She hugged him tightly, resting her head against his chest, "Be careful." She whispered.

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Calvin looked down at her, grabbing her chin. "I want you to quit acting like you barely know me." He said. He let his eyes move over her face then looked over as the boss walked in. He stepped back and rubbed the back of his neck as the boss approached them.

@ Olaf

Luke looked at her and wrapped his arms around her waist. He held her tight against him as he breathed in her scent. After a few moments, he sighed and let go of her gently. "I always am," he promised as he kissed the top of her head and then turned and walked down the steps toward his car. Looking back at her, he smiled gently, hoping that she knew he hated leaving as much as she hated watching him leave. Getting into his car, he pulled out and began to head toward the slums where the gang was operated out of. Fun was over, now it was time to work, he thought.

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Brooke felt him move away from her and she sighed softly before turning around and seeing her father walking toward them. Great, she thought as she watched her father's body language closely. Something had happened, she realized and she bit her lip. She was not going back into the bodyguard babysitting again. She hated it. "Brooke," her father's voice rang out, "you need to come with me now," he demanded. Brooke looked at him and shook her head. "Dad, no, I'm not...." she said before her eyes widened when he seemed to nod toward someone behind her and she felt arms scoop her up.

Lacey watched as he left then went inside. She crossed her arms as she walked up to her bedroom. Lacey got ready for bed and laid down. She held the covers close a she tried to fall asleep. Lacey opened her eyes staring at the ceiling.

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Calvin looked at his boss, "What's going on sir?" He asked. He knew it had to be pretty bad of they were taking Brooke. Calvin looked over as the guy carried her out. He sighed as he looke around then. Calvin hoped that it wasn't too serious.

@ Olaf

Luke drove around for a while before pulling up to the restaurant. It was a good cover and it brought in money so it worked. Running his fingers through his hair, he put his gun against his back in his waistband and headed inside.

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Brooke fought hard to get away from the guy and she had to admit she was pleased that he seemed to be having trouble. Finally, she broke free. Jumping back, she glared. "Pick me up again and I will kill you," she promised.

Lacey slowly fell asleep that night an woke up when she heard it start to storm. She went to the kitchen, making herself a sandwhich. She sat at the table and started to eat. She couldn't help but worry about Luke. Lacey always thought about him.

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Calvin let her stand behind him, narrowing his eyes at her dad. "What is wrong?" He asked. He wanted to know what was going on anymore. He took Brooke's hand so that the guy wouldn't grab her again. He didn't want them to hurt her and he was concerned about what was going on within the gang.

@ Olaf

Luke sighed as he walked in before his eyes widened. It was mass chaos. He went to a couple people and soon found out that there had been a hit and the gang was getting ready for their answer. Nodding, he steeled himself for what was going to be a hard and hectic night. He just hoped that he survived it.

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Brooke slid behind Calvin, resting her hand on his back. "Since you care so much. There was a hit. Calvin, you are in charge of Brooke's protection. Do not fail me," her father said and he turned and left quickly. Brooke sighed and slipped her hand out of Calvin's. "Thanks for the cover but you are not babysitting me," she said.

Calvin grabbed her arm when she went to walk away, "No you are staying with me." He said as he pulled her back. "Your father said to watch you an that's what I'm going to do. Now let's go find Luke." He told her as he started to direct her through the crowd. Calvin managed to find his partner in crime and tapped him on the shoulder. "Hey we gotta get out of here man." He said as he continued to hang onto Brooke. "You know anywhere we can hide Brooke for now?" He asked as he glanced over at her. He really cared for her and he didn't want to see her get hurt or worse.

(I'm gonna skip Lacey til she comes in again :) )

@ Olaf

Luke looked up when Calvin tapped his shoulder and he thought for a moment. "I don't know a place of the top of my head but we can go to my car and start driving," he said. "One of us will think of something." he said honestly before sighing. He knew that a protection assignment was long and it could mean it might be a while before he saw Lacey again. Fuck, he thought.

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Brooke glared at Calvin as he dragged her around before her eyes widened. "You know I am right here. Don't discuss me like I'm not. I can take care of myself. I don't need or want babysitters," she said as she tried to yank her arm out of Calvin's grasp. "I don't need to be hidden. My dad is overreacting. Just let me go and I will tell him that you did a wonderful job and you will get the promotion you crave and you can stop using me as a tool to get at my father," she said before taking a deep breath and looking away. Shit, she thought, she hadn't meant to say that much.

Calvin glared at her, "I am not using you as a tool to get to your father." He snapped at her. "It's called following orders, and you should try it sometime." He said. He looked at Luke, "what about your girls place?" He suggested. "She's like the best place to hide Brooke right now. It's completely out of this neighborhood." He suggested. He looked at Brooke, "You think you can handle staying with the rich kids?" He asked, smirking.

@ Olaf

Luke's jaw tightened at the thought of bringing Lacey into this. "No, her place is not available. I'm not dragging her into this. I told you that from the get go," he said firmly as he ran his fingers through his hair. Watching Brooke for a moment, he sighed. "Come on," he said as he walked to his car. He let Calvin deal with the uncooperative female who was supposed to be begging and needing their help.

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Brooke glared right back at him before yanking herself away again. "Let go of me Calvin. I don't care about your fucking orders," she said with a growl. Pulling away again, she let out a gasp. "Holy shit," she whispered as she watched men with a tattoo identifying them as a different gang, storm into the warehouse.

Calvin frowned, then grabbed her hand, "come on we will go out the back." He said. He took her hand then went out he back way with her and Luke. He looke at Luke, "Luke no one is going to know we went to Lacey's. She will be perfectly safe." He said as he got in the back. He looked in the mirror at Brooke as they tore out of the parking lot. Calvin bit his bottom lip lightly as he looked at the gun in his hand. "We got to get out of this part of town for now." He said, looking over at Luke.

@ Olaf

Luke sighed and nodded. Pulling out of the parking lot, he took the back way to Lacey's. Getting to her house, he pulled up around back and got out. "Stay here. I need to talk to her first," he said as he sit his door and walked up to the house. Knocking on the door, he waited for her to open it. As he watched it swing open, he sighed. part of him hoped she wasn't home. "I'm sorry Lacey but we need your help," he begged.

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Brooke watched as Luke got out and she glared at Calvin. Reaching over, she swung her door open and climbed out. Breaking into a dead sprint, she headed toward the forest which was about two blocks away. Her arms pumped as she ran. She didn't want to be in the gang or with her father. She wanted to be free. Free of his stupid protection, of people trying to use her to advance. She hated it all.

Lacey looked up from her book when she heard a knock at the door. She stood up, letting her fingers play with the sleeve of her hoodie as she walked to the door. She peeked out, and saw that it was Luke. Lacey opened the door, smiling a little. She but her bottom lip lightly as he said he needed her help, "With what?" She asked. Lacey watched as the girl got out of the car and ran. Lacey looked at Luke then at the guy who got out of the car.

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Calvin groaned as she got out of the car then got out. He chased her down then tackled her into the grass. "Stop being a spoiled brat." He growled. He got up, pulling her with him. Calvin sighed as he threw her over his shoulder and walked back to the house. He walked pass Luke and into the small girl'a house. "Thanks." He muttered to her. He threw Brooke onto the couch, moving in front of her so she could get away. Calvin leaned down and pinned her shoulders to the couch. "Look, those men are after you okay? It's not just then showing up. They are coming to kidnap you and get back at you father. Do you want to die Brooke?" He whispered. "So quit acting so rude to everyone because we are trying to help you. Luke is risking a lot by just bringing us here so stop acting like this." He snapped. He straightened up when he heard the door close.

@ Olaf

Luke watched as Calvin caught Brooke and brought her into the house. He sighed softly. "With that," he said as he gestured to the two of them. "Can we stay here for a couple days? We will be gone by the time your parents come back, I promise. It will just be the two of us," he promised as he watched her. "I'm so sorry for doing this to you," he said as he wrapped his arm around her waist and held her close to him. "I'm so sorry," he said, knowing he was breaking every promise he made to not involve her with the darker parts of his life.

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Brooke glared at him and wrestled his arms off her. She stood up and walked to the window. Crossing her arms, she stared out it and didn't say a word. She didn't want to be here, she didn't want this. "I don't want or need your help Calvin," she said although she knew she was being a spoiled brat. Sighing, she looked at Luke's girl. "You are Lacey?" she asked with a smile. "Luke has said amazing things about you," she said kindly as she smiled. It was just Calvin she didn't like at the moment.

Lacey watched as the man Carrie the girl in. "It's fine Luke." She said to him. She hugged him for a moment when he put his arm around her. She looked up at him, "It's okay. Don't worry okay?" She said softly as she kissed him. Lacey slowly let go of him then walked into the living room. "Um yea." She said to the girl. She smiled at the thought of Luke talking about her. "You two can stay in the guest rooms if you want." She said. She looked at Luke for a moment then looked back at the girl.

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Calvin frowned at her then sat down on the couch. He rubbed the back of his neck, looking down at the floor. He looked at the Lacey, "You got anything to eat here princess?" He asked as he got up. He walked pass all of then then went into the kitchen. He didn't real like anyone from this neighborhood, because he felt like they looked down on him.

@ Olaf