"Hey, can you stay with me tonight?" I asked Bella who was laying on my bed, while watching Netflix and devouring the popcorn.

"Mmm." She agreed as she concentrated on the sex scene playing in front of her. "-Scared of the dark, babe?"

I sighed. How can she watch it in a such high volume without thinking about the neighbors, I have no idea. I don't want to know what they are going through.

"You can say that." I answered before laying down next her and gathering a few pieces of popcorn in my palm.

(A/N: Jordan's room)

(A/N: Jordan's room)

"So what are we watching that naked people having fun are involved in?" I threw a few pieces of popcorn into my mouth.

"Peaky Blinders." She mumbled as she watched the scene unfold before her eyes without blinking.

"Which is?"

She gasped in shock. Her eyes snap from the screen to me in less than a second.

"You have never heard of the series?!"

"Should I have?"

"Boy! It's the most awesome, crime, violence, sexy with a bit of romance attached to it type of series! Mafia is involved of course." She chewed on the last of the popcorn.

"Ohh.. Don't tell me that the only reason that you are watching it is because of these uncensored sex scenes?"

She laughed before slapping my head playful. That hurt.

"How did you know?" I laughed at her serious tone.

"Girl, don't tell me that you are some sex demon. I wouldn't be surprised if you were!" I laughed my heart out but it died down as I realized that I got no response from my friend.

Her expression turned dark and she avoided eye contact. She gulped before she leaped off of the bed.

"Sorry, change of plans. I can't stay over tonight." She grabbed her coat, wore her shoes and took her stuff quickly before rushing off the door. A few seconds later, I could hear the front door slam closer.

What the hell just happened?

I was too shocked to react on time and stop her.

Why did she get so sensitive over a small joke?

I am gonna ask her tomorrow.

- - - - -

I couldn't sleep a wink yesterday night. The scene with my best friend replayed in my mind the entire time.

I even called her a few times, sent messages and even wrote two enormous apologetic letters by text but I never got a response.

What if something happened to her on her way home?

I shook the thought away. Even if something did happen, I'll find her. I'll turn the world inside out to get her out of a dangerous situation.

Walking through the glass double-doors of the school, my eyes did the usual routine- search for the familiar face that has been by my side for over ten years but I couldn't detect Bella anywhere.

I pulled my phone out of my back packet of the jeans, checking the time. I have ten minutes till class starts.

Maybe she'll show up in class. I thought as I made my way toward our usual class, hopeful that she is just late today.

The bell rang, the class filled in with students, teacher came in and read through the attendance sheet. Bella still didn't show herself.

"Jordan, where's Bella?" The teacher asked. I just shrugged and turned back to my own thoughts.

Where are you?

- - - - -

Lunch time finally came around but the usual excitement is dull today. Bella didn't show up to any of our classes together.

It felt like I have been in school for three years in the span of four hours. I received no response from her parents either.

I sat at out usual table, taking my time. Eating my food slowly. If people looked at me from the side, they'd think that I am depressed and they'll be right.

Life is boring without my best friend.

Not feeling hungry anymore, I picked up my tray and made my way to the trashcan. Returning the tray to the lady behind the bar, I started making my way to the exit of the cafeteria when the cheer of girls boomed through the entire halls of the wide space.

The doors opened from the other side of the cafeteria, where the entrance is usually at, and the three stunning brothers appeared.

Again, the man in the middle made eye contact with me and I felt my blood boil in anger but sadly, I didn't feel like challenging idiots today.

I could see the change of expression on his face- from smug and challenging to curious.

I sighed, shook my head and walked out of there before I could do anything I'd regret. I am not in the mood for these games.

I could feel more than one pair of eyes watch my back as I leave but I payed no attention to it. I just want to get out of here.

As I made down the empty the hall, a pair of arms wrapped around my torso and lifted me to the air.

"What the-!!" The person put me down before my fist swung to the air- aiming square to their face but they caught my wrist.

"Come down, tiger. It's me." Again, that deep voice announced it's presence. I look up to the tall man that still had my wrist in his tight hold.

The brothers were right behind him. A concerned expression ran through their faces but they were gone as fast as they came. I couldn't read them at all.

I pulled at my wrist, trying to force him to let go but it didn't work as well as I thought it would.

"Mind letting go?"

"Actually, yes. I'd like to take you somewhere, Jordan." He didn't waste any time. I am pretty sure that he is used to get whatever he wants. And how the hell does he know my name?

"And if I refuse?" He pulled at my wrist, bringing me closer to him. His other arm wrapped around my waist and his face got uncomfortably close to mine, until I could feel his breath fan my ear.

"Are you sure you want to go down this rode, little lamb?" I could feel all the anger and stress rise to the surface.

I pushed him away from me as I felt a surge of power run through me.

"Don't fucking touch me!" Closing my eyes at the sudden impact, I could hear a painful crash seconds late. Opening my eyes, I find the man that was once standing next to me, at the other side of the hall- a broken wall was behind him.

I looked at my hands in shock.

Did I do this?

"Brother!" The other siblings rushed over to aid him.

"I am fine." Shocked, I couldn't say anything. A normal man would be half alive after such an impact.

The man stood up, brushing away all the dirt the gathered on his clothes.

"That was a good one. Just a bit stronger and you would have probably broken my ribs." He chuckled. The other two brothers joined in as well.

"Why are laughing?! What..." I took a few steps back. What's happening?

"I think it's enough teasing for one day. We'll see you tomorrow, little lamb." One second I see them walk closer to me, the other second- they were gone.

I feel like I am going crazy.

The nightmares, the dangerous atmosphere and vibe in town, these weird brothers.. And now Bella too. Can someone explain what the fuck is going on here?!