xvi | get in the yard
Elena got back to her home, she was careful about not being seen, laying in her bed Elena couldn't think of anything else other than the money they would have if they find it, she would use it to pay for her mother's chemo's, her father's therapies and keep her family stronger, still, it was just a dream, a dream she would happily believe in, but right now she needed sleep, the night was just an emotional rollercoaster and she also wanted to talk to John B tomorrow, ask him how he was, they all heard the tape and what his father said, it was too personal, she felt like she was invading privacy.
"Lena" The sounds of her name woke up the teen, she groaned knowing whose voice it belonged from, Elena grabbed the pillow beside her and covered her face, avoiding the rays of light passing through and shine in her face."Wake up you ass, you have visitors." Melissa's voice was now heard inside her room, something soft was hit on her skin, Elena pushed the pillow off her face and looked at her feet, a small bag was there, when Melissa said visitors she knew she meant the Pogues, but then being early in her house was weird.
She opened the small bag and saw a little box inside of it and a note. Thank you for always being there for me. There was no name, no author that had bought this for her, she didn't recognize the letter, it was cursive, she hadn't seen any of her friends write in cursive before, she opened the small box, showing a little gold necklace with a half-moon on it, she smiled at it and immediately took it off its packaging, placing it around her neck. Elena let out a loud yawn and headed outside her room, putting her hair back into a ponytail, she had to try and look her best, less sleepy.
"Morning El," Kie smiled when she saw her coming out of the room, she was sitting on the dining area "Sorry to come here unannounced, John B wanted to go for a morning water drive, would you like to join?" Elena looked around, she saw her father sitting on the other end of the table, he nodded his head with a smile.
"I wasn't planning anything for us today my princesa, so you can go and have fun with your friends, you know the rules, so do you." His eyes now looked over at JJ, nodding his head and giving him thumbs up.
"Yes sir, have her before sunset, as always." JJ looked at Elena, his blue eyes looked down at the necklace, he looked down hiding his smirk before turning his attention back at his friends "So? We'll be outside waiting for you."
"Why don't you guys stay for breakfast, that's the least I can do while Elena gets ready, you know how she takes her time." He let out a chuckle, Ernesto liked when we had the opportunity to "embarrass" his daughter, Elena had gotten used to it, she didn't get mad at his comments, he knew when and what to joke about, he knew what to say. Pope agreed immediately and sat down in the dining area.
Elena laughed and headed back to her room, Kie just behind her, the girls grabbed clothing like the bathing suit, shorts, and a blouse. She placed everything inside her backpack and with Kie, they returned to the dining area, food was placed on the table, the boys were already eating and exchanging words with Ernesto.
"I was telling the boys that I will be making burgers tonight, that they are all welcome to join us." Ernesto smiled and took a sip of his coffee, the boys all smiled and nodded their heads. They stayed a little bit more, they laughed and talked with Melissa and Ernesto, Elena just smiled at a new memory getting made with the people she cared about, she just wished her mother was here, sharing this moment with them.
"Come on, are we ready?" John B asked as he stood up, everyone else stood up and followed the boy to the boat. Elena waved her family goodbye and promised to back before sunset.
"Nice necklace there." Kie whispered at Elena when both girls were sitting down in their bathing suits, receiving all sunlight to her skin.
"Thank you, a little gift from an anonymous person." She smiled, turning her eyes to look at the boys, she had two people in mind, John B and JJ, both of them knew how much she liked the moon and how she stargazed for various nights, there was no name in the card but she imagined it was one of them. JJ whistling turned the attention of everyone to the boat heading over on the other side.
"You guys see that? That's the Malibu 24-MXZ, the world's finest wakesetter." Kie rolled her eyes, Elena just chuckled at her reaction "Number one in luxury, quality, and performance. 200k easy."
"I hate to break it to you guys, but that's Topper and his girlfriend." Kie said looking away from them.
"Have you talked to Sarah, El?" Pope asked the girl, they had known that due to her mother before becoming sick, she had pushed her daughter to talk and join the Kook side, Elena tried to keep her promise, whenever she could, she would go with her sister to the Cameron's, Melissa and Wheezie stayed together and Elena tried to hang out with Sarah Cameron.
"Well, I have been invited to a party of theirs, but I don't know if I'm going to go, I don't know it depends on Melissa and my dad so." Elena shrugged, Kiara looked at her and mouthed a really? "What?"
"You don't have to act like you don't see us, bitch." Kiara finally looked back at the boat, Sarah Cameron just continued to act as she never saw them. The pogues enjoyed their morning on the boat, they listened to music and fished for a moment before turning back to John B's place and get the van.
"All right, keep a lookout. We're behind enemy lines." JJ said, he pulled out the gun from the compartment and looked at it tentatively.
"Yo, come on, man. Just put it back." John B looked at his friend, already annoyed by him. "JJ."
"What? You can never be too careful." With a gun in his hand, JJ thought all he was doing was looking cool.
"Hey, I predict that bringing a weapon to a four-star hotel will likely cause more problems than they solve." Pope came out of the van and leaned against the window.
"If they catch us, I will lose my job and I will definitely blame you and kill you JJ, I might be on vacation but they can definitely fire me." Elena leaned forward the car and looked at JJ with a death gaze and leaned back to get off the vehicle.
"I swear to God, I'm gonna throw that thing in the ocean, JJ. Put it back." Kie was now second to lean forward.
"I second that Kie, I'll cheer you on." Elena smiled at the girl and waited for the rest to come out. John B placed the gun back into the compartment, JJ's face dropped but he understood at the situation. Both JJ and Elena had their badges ready in case someone asked them any questions.
"So where are we going now?" Pope asked following JJ.
"We're getting on the internet because only rich people have electricity right now, this way." JJ said and walked them behind the building. JJ walked towards the kitchen and greeted some people, just like Elena she waved hello to some people she recognized.
The group walked over where the computers were located, Pope was the first being excited and took a seat in front of the monitor, John B hurried by taking out the map with the location, Kie and JJ stood beside Pope as he started searching for it, Elena stayed back near the door just in case of someone from the staff just walking in or something. JJ turned to look at Elena and the door as well every time a voice was heard passing by the door, their senses coming stronger.
"Shit, it's on the high side, it's only 900 feet." John B stated out, but they quite didn't understand what he meant. But also knew that they needed a boat to get there.
"Is it doable or something?" Kiara asked looking at the blonde when she said it wasn't too deep.
"Yeah, totally doable."
"Will we be taking your personal submarine?" Pope looked back at JJ too, they needed the boat and something to help them reach those 900 feet.
"Anyone got something like that? Kie?" Elena looked at the brunette but she just shook her head in response to her question.
"How do you know this Mr. Dive Master?" Another question thrown at JJ, he knew about this topic but how?
"The salvage yard," He answered and looked at them all "They got a drone that can drop 1,000. It has a 360 camera and everything. It's like for deep dives and stuff. Exactly what we need."
"And can your dad get his grimy little hands on that?" John B looked at JJ, he had looked away from John B and his expression changed.
"Well, my dad's grimy little hands got his ass fired. I guess the salvage captain frowns on showing up shitfaced, turns out. But the drone's there, It's in the impound yard out back."
"How much did you say was on the Royal Merchant again?" Kie asked looking at the screen monitor and back at her friends.
"400 mil." John B answered, just the amount of money was a motivation to do this, go out, and get what they need."
"Then what are we waiting for? A signal of God?" Elena spoke out, the attention falling on her, the group stood up from their chairs and headed towards the door. But Pope was quick enough to cover the door, Elena looked at him confused, how did he manage to get past her and take over the door.
"Pope, move." Kiara ordered, Pope just denied her request, but it was useless since Kiara just pushed him out of the way and made their way outside back to the van.
All the way towards the yard Pope was complaining about how illegal this was, the trouble they would get into if they were caught, it was understandable, he had so much to lose, and he was told he could leave the mission, they would understand, Pope wanted to help them, they were his friends, but he just wanted to do something legal for a change.
"Pope we're not stealing the drone, we're borrowing it." John B was trying to convince him that all of this was for a good cause, no, a great cause. Pope just answered with a quote about how humans are the ones to use logic on stuff.
"Really?" Elena kicked JJ's leg gently as her eyes looked at the joint he was making, he just smiled and nodded his head. She didn't say another word to him, but if she returned home smelling like weed, she knew the trouble she would get into. Pope knew that also, he would get into trouble and hated the smell of weed especially in a car, so the moment the joint was on JJ's lips he ripped it out and threw it away. Reaching the destination Elena followed Kie, she really didn't know the plan but she was willing to follow every step of it.
"Hey, don't worry, you both got this." John B told the girl, leaning his arm on the window, both of them just smiled in response and headed to the gates.
"So what now?" Elena whispered at Kie, the yard looked like she just imagined it, filled with stuff, junk, and just things people sometimes dropped off to pick up later on.
"Don't day anything and follow my lead." She answered back, El nodded her head and put on her game face, a poker face and smile whenever she had to, trying to look sweet was easy for her, she always looked sweet and knew when to fake a smile and fake a nice personality.
Kiara waved and called out to the security guard, he stood up from his chair and headed over to them where the gate was just between them.
"Can I help you?" Kiara with her most adorable and gentle voice looked at him and said that she had a flat tire and needed help with it, the guard didn't hesitate or asked any other questions, he just agreed and returned to open the gate and get the tools he needed.
"That was easy." Elena leaned towards her and whispered, even though the guard was too far away from them to listen.
"Too easy I have to say." She looked around trying to act the most natural way possible, the guard returned with a toolbox in his hand, the electric gate opening. Kiara took him towards the car.
Elena looked around her eyes searching for the boys, waiting for them to appear making a run inside the yard, this would help her know that they were making an advance to the plan and they were just a bit safe. The guard started asking questions to Kie just to understand what the problem could be before he started working and checking the air in them. So far there were no problems, the guard was distracted and the boys were working inside the yard, but it also made the girls feel uneasy since they hadn't come out yet, there was a faint sound of barking coming from the yard, it had caught the attention of the guard, asking if they had heard that.
"Maybe a cat passed by." Elena answered waving off the dog, making it look like it happens all the time even though she didn't know that. But it seemed the guard bought it. Kiara looked at Elena and hurried to the other side, El didn't know what her plan was but the pressure was now stronger on them.
When the guard stood up and walked over to the other side Elena moved to step into his way, making it seem like it was an accident. She apologized a few times and shyly smiled looking down, it didn't help much since the guard found the exact moment to play her and get through.
"What are you doing?" The guard looked at Kie with confusion, Elena appeared behind him, her eyes looking down at Kie, she mouthed an I'm sorry.
"This one looks a little low too." She said in her most natural way however the guard didn't buy it this time, the loud barking of the dog continued, the girls saw him run off towards the sound, Kie tried to stop him, it was useless though, he was faster than her.
"Get in the car Kie, we gotta go." Elena said, almost coming out as an ordered, she got on the shotgun side of the car, Kie ran over and started the engine when she got inside, she had to get the car away from the yard, not be seen. Kiara managed to park the car on another spot. The van was near their new parking spot so when they were in the clear, they made a run for it, no one had reach the vehicle yet, the impatience started building up when none of the guys appeared.
"Should we go? Do something?" Elena asked, she started looking around, hoping any of the guys would appear from another area, Pope was the first to come out running, there was a relief coming from the brunette when she saw him, she looked over him hoping o see another one come out and that it wasn't just Pope running from someone. "Pope's safe, get in the van, is it open?" Kiara nodded her head and got inside the van, Elena waved at Pope, John B now appeared behind him, he was pulling a large box behind him, they got it, John B got the drone.
"Where's JJ?" Elena looked a Pope and then behind him, "Where's JJ?" she repeated herself, her eyes looking at Pope, he just shook his head.
"He was followed by a dog that wanted to attack me and well, I made a run for it, he will be okay, he's JJ, but right now, get in the car." Pope pulled her gently towards the van and got her inside, Pope returned and helped John B placing the drone in the back part of the vehicle. John B got in the driver's seat, his eyes looked around, just like Elena he was looking for JJ.
"There, there," Kiara pointed out at the side of the electric gate "there he is." John B turned the engine on and made a u-turn to put the van just in front of JJ, he wasn't running like John B or Pope did before, he was walking, calmly, there was a smirk on his face, whatever had happened in there, he managed to deceive the guard.
"What the hell man? You're alive." Pope looked at the blonde getting into the car without a scratch on him. "What did you do?" He asked and now he was looking at the rest of his friends, the car leaving the yard.
"I persuade him with my charming personality." JJ smiled at his response, the rest of the pogues either chuckled or rolled their eyes at him. "Where, to now?"
"Burgers?" Elena said out loud, the rest of the pogues agreed, cheering to the food, their afternoon slowly started getting darker as they returned to Elena's place, the lights outside were shining bright, a fire was in the backyard, Melissa was burning some logs and Ernesto was on the grill, music was played from a speaker.
"Elena, why hasn't your dad opened his own burger place? He would make a shit ton of money." John B asked when they all got out of the vehicle and headed to the backyard.
"That's something you should ask him." Elena giggled and jogged over to where her dad was, she placed her arms around his waist "Hi dad, I brought some guests who would love to eat your most secretly famous burgers" Elena looked back, the Pogues waved at Ernesto Herrera, he happily welcomed them.
The voice of various 80's singers played on the speaker, Kiara grabbed Melissa's wrist and pulled her to dance with her, Elena helped her father with the dishes and handing out the food, Kie invited her to join the dance but she declined, saying it wasn't her mood at the moment.
"Oh you need your mood?" Ernesto Herrera took out his phone and searched for something to play, the beat of Whitney Houston's I wanna dance with somebody started to sound, Ernesto knew how much his daughter loved this song. The grin on Elena's face turned into a blush in her cheeks, her dad had just hit a soft spot and now she wanted to dance, she usually danced this song with her sister, but now she had guys with her, Kie could also be someone to dance with, but it could also mean an opportunity for her.
She stood up and stretched her hand out to the boys, whoever took it first and if none of them did she would flip them off and grab Kie, that wasn't the case, John B was the one to dance with Elena, they danced close to each other, John B twirled her around a bit and laughed, while Elena just sang the choir is of the song. Kie started dancing with JJ and Pope held Melissa to his side as they all danced. There was a moment when Elena didn't even realized, her father had gotten inside, leaving the teenagers to their fun night, leaving behind the problems and thoughts that haunt them at night, they just had an amazing night under the moonlight.
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