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I got it ! I exclaimed, getting up and rushing to the door with excitement.
I was scared they weren’t gonna show up.
I opened the door, smiling up at Cody and Brunette-boy. I still had to find out the latter’s name.
Glad you could make it. I beamed up at them.
Can we come in ? I don’t wanna get caught by Ryland. Brunette-boy looked agitated as he looked around the empty hallways cautiously.
You’re safe here. I reassured them both, before stepping aside and letting them in.
What the-Skylar what the hell is this ? Nathan asked me angrily, marching up to the two and staring them down.
Hey, it’s okay, they’re cool. Just let me explain. I said, looking up at Nathan pleadingly.
They’re cool ? Nathan gave me a heated look, glancing at the two guys before pulling me to the side and lowering his voice. Are you trying to sabotage our plan ?
No, I’m not. Please, just let me explain. Just trust me on this. I said softly now.
Nathan stared at the two boys, then at me, before letting out a frustrated sigh. Running a hand through his hair in anger, Nathan spun around to go take a seat on the couch.
I took that as a yes. Giving Cody and Brunette boy a reassuring smile, I walked back to the living room and motioned them to stand with me now in front of the four tied up boys.
The two looked at the ropes around them with confusion, but didn’t question.
Alright, I’ll just pick up from where Nathan left off. I started, looking back at Nathan nervously. I hoped he’d be happy with this. I really didn’t want to kick these two out of the plan like that. I had the perfect thing planned for them.
So, like Nathan said, we need to knock out four guards so we can have you three fill in. The fourth spot can go to Cody here. I said, looking up at him with a small smile.
We’ll be flying out to this building where Ryland keeps Nathan’s sister locked up- I was cut off by Nathan.
Hey, can you not tell these two about- Nathan started but I cut him off.
It is also the building where Ryland keeps a family member of Cody and brunette-boy. I added, looking at the two.
How did you- Cody started in confusion.
I guessed. I mean that’s why you two took this job, you both seem pretty capable, but not ruthless enough to be looking for a job like this. So Ryland must have forced you two into this by taking away someone close to you. I explained with a knowing smirk.
Brunette-boy… ? Brunette-boy wondered out loud to himself.
That’s very sad and all, but I’m only in this so we can get Nathan his sister back, fix this whole mess, and then go back home. Tyler said with a serious look. I didn’t sign up to bust out every other person in there. Tyler added.
Actually, you don’t even need to worry about that. Having Cody come along with you is a plus. First of all, he’s one of the guards that Ryland was planning on bringing with him to that place. Second, Cody knows the building since he’s had to work in there before. And third, I bet he can knock out everyone’s ass if he’s fit to be Ryland’s guard. I finished smugly, feeling like a genius.
I don’t remember telling you- Cody started, but I cut him off.
That’s because you didn’t. Let’s just say that I found some useful information on Nathan’s phone. I said with a grin. I was totally feeling like a boss right now.
When Nathan had been making the grilled cheese sandwiches, I had found his phone lying around so I decided to explore it. After finding a conversation between him and Alvin, I had found a text all about Cody. But I hadn’t been able to find anything on brunette boy.
You snooped around on my phone ? Nathan asked me with a raised brow. He didn’t sound mad, just surprised and a bit amused.
Hey, I have my rights. I’m your girlfriend. I raised my hands defensively.
Nathan just scoffed at me.
So as I was saying. Once we break Hana out, Cody can find his brother and then we can get out and call the police to arrest Ryland and his men. I finished with a smug look with my arms crossed.
Nice plan and all, but even if I do say yes, how would I find him ? I mean it’s a pretty big building and I won’t know exactly where he keeps him locked up. Cody countered.
He should probably be near by where they keep Nathan’s sister. I shrugged. If not, we could always do the thing that Batman does when he needs to get answers out of bad guys. I suggested.
I don’t know about this Skylar… Cody gave me a skeptical look, similar to the one on brunette boy’s face.
Don’t you want freedom ? Don’t you want your brother back and to be able to live without fear again ? I asked him softly.
I watched as his expression softened, but that quickly left after a while as his eyes suddenly hardened. I don’t fear anything. I’d rather play it safe and stick to my deal with Ryland. Because if this plan fails, my brother dies. And I am not willing to risk that. Cody said in a firm tone, his eyes never leaving mine.
I looked at him desperately. But this plan won’t fail- I tried reasoning, but was cut off.
You don’t know that. You don’t know how powerful Ryland is. I can keep my mouth shut and won’t get in your way, but I won’t be a part of this plan. Cody said, and with that, he turned around and left out the door, leaving me speechless.
The room was now silent as I felt everyone’s eyes on me. Waiting for my reaction. After basically being told that my plan wouldn’t work, I felt like jumping in a dark hole and never coming out. But I knew that wasn’t an option. I had come this far and I refused to start doubting myself now. I had promised myself that I’d get Nathan his sister back and I sure as hell wasn’t backing out of it.
My thoughts were cut short as a pair of shoes entered my vision. I looked up to see brunette-boy looking at me with a sad expression.
Hey, don’t listen to Cody. He’s just generally a negative guy. Brunette boy tried to reassure me with a small smile. Cody may not help you out with this, but I’m willing to. He told me with promise in his eyes. Kindness and caring radiated off of him and he just made you feel like you could trust him, like he wouldn’t let you down. Like a big brunette teddy bear.
I managed to smile and nod at him weakly. So, who did Ryland take from you ? I couldn’t help but ask him.
He just looked at me with a sad smile, pain reflecting in his eyes. Let’s save that story for another time. He finally said. I should probably go now, I don’t want to get anyone suspicious. He added, starting to walk backwards. If there’s anything I can do to help you out, just tell me. He shot me one last smile, before turning around and walking out.
Wait ! I called out, walking towards him.
He stopped to turn around and waited.
You never told me your name. I said.