Chapter 1: The Mission

"Everybody fan out! He's getting closer! Cece, on his right. Terri, get his left. The rest of you make sure they have backup." Jason whispered into his earpiece. I kept my eye on my target, not wanting to lose him. I was on a mission and had to complete it, no questions asked. If we didn't complete a mission, lets just say we won't be able to complete our lives either if you know what I mean. My target moved closer to my hiding place.

"Terri, he's getting closer to you. When he takes one more step, take him out." Jason orders me.

He took one more step.

I jumped up from my hiding place, ran up the boxes that were in my way, and flipped in the air, landing on my targets neck. I squeezed my thighs together, blocking his airway. He dug his nails into my thighs, gasping, trying to get air back into his system. Not happening. I did a cartwheel and slammed his body into the ground, twisting my legs and snapping his neck, hearing a satisfying crunch. I felt for his pulse. There was none. Perfect. I put my hand up and signaled to the others that the coast was clear. They came out, circling the area making sure that our target didn't have any lurking friends around.

Cece was the first to get to me.

"Great job Terri! That maneuver was epic! You need to teach me that one!" she squealed, helping me up from the ground. I chuckled, dusting myself off and straightening my clothes.

"Don't worry Cece, we have plenty of time." I answered.

While the group looked for whatever they came for, I sat on the boxes to rest and catch my breath. I've been doing this for practically my whole life. Since I was seven years. My father was killed around the time he first started training me. He trained me to never fear, never give up, never feel sympathy for the enemy, and never, ever fall in love. He was killed because of his love for my mom, and she was killed the day after my dad. I will never forget those days. I went crazy and hunted down the people responsible for my parents death. When I found them, I couldn't fight them because I was seven and they were grown adults.

So instead of killing them, I killed their trainees in my fury. I felt no sympathy like my dad taught me, and ran for my life. A crew called The Troublemakers happened to be there around the same time on a mission and saw my destruction. I didn't know it was my fathers crew, so when they approached me I was scared for my life. One of them had recognized me and the leader was so surprised at my abilities at such a young age that he took me in as his own and personally trained me along side of his son, Jason. I've been with this crew ever since. They are my family.

"Hey Terri snap out of it and let's go!" Cece yelled, cleaning up the evidence of us being here. Once she was done, we all went our separate ways, satisfied with the mission for the day.

When I arrived at my apartment, I took a cold shower and threw on a tank top and some shorts. As I was going down the stairs, there was a knock at my door. I froze. I wasn't expecting anyone. I silently walked down the rest of the way and made my way to the door, grabbing a gun out of the couch on the way. When I made it to the door, I counted to three and unlocked the door.

The doorknob turned slowly, and the door swung open.

With lightening reflexes, my gun was up and pointed at the persons head.

"WAIT WAIT! STOP! TERRI IT'S ME!" the person yelled, shielding his face.

Ugh. Of course. Jason.

I put my hand down, putting the safety back and sighed.

"Really Jason, you know better than knocking at my door this late, especially since we completed a mission." He raised his hands as a sign of surrender, stepping into my apartment.

"I know, I know, I just wanted to see you that's all," he said as I closed the door and made my way to the kitchen.

"Whatever. You want something to eat?" I asked him, pulling out pasta and alfredo sauce out of my cabinets. "I'm about to whip up some- JASON!"

He grabbed me and pinned me against the counter. I tried to push him away from me.

"Get off Jason, I already told you I don't like you in that way!" I said, pushing on his chest. He stared into my eyes and smiled, tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

"I know Terri, but you should give me a chance. You may not like me but you sure are attracted to me." he said, sliding his hand in the curve of my back.

I scoffed. I am definitely NOT attracted to Jason, with his dreamy blue eyes, tousled brown hair, and perfect chiseled body.

Okay, he IS crazy attractive, but his attitude sucks. Plus he's like a brother to me. A very sexy, mouthwatering brother.

"Jason, I am not attracted to you. Get that out of your head." I tried to push him away again, but he caught my hands and pinned them above my head, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

"Oh really now, is that what you think? You better think again sweetheart." he said grinning.

I rolled my eyes and tugged at my arms.

"Whatever Jason, let go of me-"

He cut me off by gently pecking my lips, something he has never done, at all. Before I could say anything else, his lips moved to my neck. Oh no. Not my neck. My neck is my sensitive spot and is the only thing that will make me crumble in the arms of a guy.

I tried to suppress a moan as his lips traveled up and down my neck. No no no no no, this is wrong I need to stop this. But I couldn't. I was already sucked in. I tilted my head slightly to the side, wanting more. He continued planting kisses on my neck and traveled to my jaw, slightly nipping the edge causing my let out an embarrassing moan.

He chuckled, and stopped. Why is he stopping, that felt so good.

"You can open you eyes now Terri." he said laughing. I felt my face heating up and I pushed him off of me, leaving the kitchen and making my way to the door. I opened it and turned around, gesturing to Jason that he needed to leave.

He walked up to me, still laughing.

"Aw c'mon Terri don't be mad. I just proved that you found me attractive that's all."

"Shut up Jason and get out before I shoot you." I said in a frustrated tone.

"Alright alright, you win. I'll see you later sweetheart." he said, winking as he walked out the door.

I slammed the door on him and sighed, passing my hand over my face. I cannot deal with him and his childish ways. Shaking my head, I went back into the kitchen to finish cooking.

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