The Million Dollar Man
10

I nodded my head in understanding, and gave him a quick smile. << Well, it looks like you have a lot of work left to do,>> I said, motioning around his box filled office.

<< I take it that you won't be of any assistance, » Danny said, a large smile spreading across his face.

<< Right you are, >> I replied, walking by him. << I might go out tonight, but I promise to be back before you leave. >>

After leaving his office, I noticed how the sun was already dimming, and the cool evening was setting in. Going upstairs, I walked into my bedroom and into my closet, where I pulled out my suitcase. I probably should pack now, for when Sebastian picks me up tomorrow.

My eyes darted around my closet as I pulled my clothes out, tossing them carelessly into my suitcase. My eyes zeroed in on a short piece of white fabric, and I inhaled sharply when I let my fingers run across it.

The last time I wore that dress was when I was five years old. When I truly was naïve and as innocent can be. Squeezing my eyes shut, I held the fabric close, as if it would slip away along with all the memories it held.

My stomach knotted when I finished packing, and I felt myself grow anxious. This was still too much for me to take in, and I still wasn't sure how I was going to get through any of it.

Am I going to live with Sebastian forever, or just until he gets fed up with me and kills me ?

Shaking my head, I pushed away from my suitcase and looked around my room. I frowned as my eyes scanned over my blank walls. The absence of pictures was something I was always okay with, until now. I'm not one to get all emotional and sad, but it was really bothering me that I wasn't going to be able to have a picture of Danny and me.

I grabbed the dress that I had laid out for myself, along with the pair of heels that I knew I was going to regret choosing later. Walking into my bathroom, I quickly applied eyeliner and some mascara, before smirking at myself in the mirror. The spark was back in my eyes, and I felt ready to go out and drown my liver in sorrow.

Danny seemed a bit reluctant to let me go alone, but agreed when Will offered to take me. Will and I never got along, in a sense that we constantly bickered and would torment each other till one of us died, but even then it had been decided that whoever died would come back to haunt the other.

<< Any normal girl would have stayed with her brother and spend her last night with him, you know that right? >> Will said as he started to drive.

Scoffing I continued to stare out the window. << You must know by now that I am not a normal girl. >>

Will smiled and nodded his head. << Course you aren't. Because your Evie Summers, the girl in a gang. >>

<< Damn right I am, >> I smirked, allowing a silence to settle between us.

As we neared the club, Will decided to speak again. << So what's it going to be, out of your mind drunk, or till you physically can't function anymore drunk? >>

<< Shut up, Will, you and I both know that I'm not the lightweight between the too of us. >> I laughed evilly when Will's face reddened in anger, hopping out of the car just as it pulled into an open space.

<< We'll see about that, Ms. Summers. We will see about that. >> Will called out from behind me, not bothering to catch up.

The sound of the music blaring mixed with the smell of alcohol and sweat was something that had been a part of my life for so long. I made my way to the bar, where Will was now sitting.

<< I'll tell you what, »> I shouted over the music, << Since we won't be seeing each other anymore, let's have one last game, shall we? >>

Will's eyes lit up and he smirked. << We shall. Now Evelyn, what were you thinking of ? >>

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Looked at the hundreds of bottles that aligned the wall behind the bar, an idea popped into my mind.

<< Drinking contest. >> I said, << Whoever gets wasted first loses. >>

Will's eyes narrowed and he seemed to be thinking it over. «<< Alright, »> he finally spoke. << Let's do this. >>

Flashing the bartender my signature smile and wink, I got us eight shots quickly, sliding four towards Will, who at this point didn't look too confident anymore. I downed the first two easily; watching as Will did the same. After taking the last two, I felt the familiar warmth spread throughout my stomach, and I closed my eyes, taking it in.

<< Where's the bruise? >> Will asked, staring at my neck curiously. I pushed four more shots his way before responding.

<< To the power of makeup! >> I cried out, holding up one of my shots in toast.

By the time we finished all of our shots, I was feeling only slightly buzzed. I hadn't been lying when I said I wasn't a lightweight. It actually took a lot for me to get drunk, and seeing as how Will was stumbling around, I knew it would be better if I didn't drink anymore.

Keeping my eyes on him, I watched as girls flaunted over him, pulling him to the dance floor. I laughed as he started dancing like mad. Absolutely smashed, he was.

My eyes scanned the rest of the club, and came to a rest on the entrance, where a group of men clad in black were now huddled.

Good thing that doesn't look suspicious, I thought sarcastically.

My body stiffened when I realized who they were staring at-

Will.

Could these people be a part of the smaller gangs going after us? As if to answer my question, they all fanned out, slowly making their way to Will. My eyes were as wide as saucers by now, and I knew I had to think up of something quickly. Grateful that they had yet to notice me, I snaked my way through the crowd and to Will.

<< Will, we have to get out of here. >> I said firmly, yanking on his arm. He looked down at me in confusion, before breaking out into a grin.

<< Y-You want t-t-to dance with me? » He stammered, resting his hands on my shoulders.

Scowling, I knew that we didn't have much time. Pulling on his arms, I started making my way towards the back exit, praying that the men wouldn't notice. Once outside, I pulled out my phone and instantly began to dial Danny's number. I would have taken Will to the car, but I couldn't risk it. There could be more men out there and with Will in the state that he is, there was no way I would be able to handle them all.

I let out a shriek of shock when a gloved hand knocked my phone out of my hands. Fear and panic exploded in my stomach when I took note of the three large men that stood before me, all coming out of the back exit that I had used. << I think it's our lucky day, men. >> The leader of the group spoke. << Not only have we gotten Will cornered, but it seems as if we have little Miss Evelyn Summers too. >>

I masked my face with confidence and glared at the men. << This has been fun and all, but we really must go. >> I said, stiffly pulling Will in the opposite direction.

A squeak of surprise left my mouth as I was knocked into the wall, and Will was pushed to the ground. One of the large men was now holding me against the wall, while the other two looked down at Will, grinning.