It's been two months since aces funeral. Within the two months, here's what has happened.

I got my GED.
Finally I actually achieved something in life.

Becks is going to move out and quit being a gangster. She told Arthur she found aces will. Apparently all his collectible figures are now hers. She wants to raise money for the military so she's opening a toy store down in Alabama. She's going to sell aces collectibles: in the process she's going to help benefit the military base ace served at. Becks is leaving in a week.

Mathew won't fucking take a hint that I hate his guts. He won't stop pulling pranks on me and Arthur.  I swear to God if he throws one more flour filled balloon at me I won't hesitate to stomp on him.

The new girls: they're now a lesbian couple. Of course I support them. They remind me of jake and Josh.

I visited everyone's grave. I gave deangelines grave a teddy bear. The boys each got mini pride flags next to there's.

Arthur......
I'm out of words for him. He's become distant ever since aces funeral. He's worried . About me.

Why is he worried you may ask?
Because of Leon.
No one has seen Leon since the gangster war. Arthur's worried that Leon has something planned. But while Arthur's worrying: I'm taking advantage of my life for once.

I slide down the staircase railing as I land on my feet . Things couldn't be better. Today I'm getting my body waxed. Then I'm going shopping with becks. We're going to try on clothes and browse through make up. Then after becks is taking me to Victorias secret. Where I'm going to buy some lingerie sets for vacation.

Yep
You heard me
Where all going on vacation. Since we live in Pennsylvania: also known as the snowy state. Where headed on vacation to Florida: the sunshine state.  Just me, Arthur, mat, and beck's.
The girls want to stay in pa. They can't really leave the state because they have probation.

It's going to be a hell of a summer.

I snap out of it as I ram into someone. I was too busy ranting to myself about my priorities that I rammed into Arthur. He grins and winks at me sarcastically
" Looks like you fell for me again didn't you?"

Rolling my eyes I stand up and fix my ponytail.
" In your dreams Arthur blake."
I'm about to walk off when Arthur grabs my wrist and pulls me close.
" Don't underestimate my love for you. I know you feel the same way"

" Keep telling yourself that bossman"
Arthur pulls away as I follow becks to the kitchen. I'm trying not to let romance ruin my summer let alone my plans for today.

Becks hands me hot chocolate as I take a sip. Becks always makes the best hot chocolate. When Arthur makes it he puts salt instead of sugar: which makes it taste bitter. I was clam and cool. My plan was to stay this way all day.

Too good to be true huh?

Suddenly I look up a water balloon filled with slime gets dropped from above by Mathew . My hot chocolate hits the floor. Burning my barefoot feet. Becks stares up in shock. Mat looks down at us three: he clearly has no clue I was drinking something hot. Suddenly becks grabs the baseball bat as she trots up the stairs. Mathew making a run for it.

I wince in pain as  I look down at the red splotches on my left foot. One splotch was actually bleeding a bit.

" Is there ever a day I can have some relaxation ah!"

Suddenly without warning Arthur scoops me off my feet bridal style. Which catches me off guard instantly. He's sent as he carries me to his bathroom. I sit down on the side of the tub as Arthur fills the bathtub with cool water.

" I hate mat. He reminds me of Leon"
I complained to Arthur. Sitting there silently I watch Arthur wash my feet. He's being gentle: trying not to make me in any worse pain. Arthur looks up at me and let's out a sigh.

" Mat had a hard childhood. Ace was his older brother. Ace is dead Mari. He's trying to make the best of it. And Leon has done worse things than I can imagine. He killed our friends...."
" Fine he's not as bad as Leon. It's just he's annoying."

Where both silent again. Arthur drains the water and dries my feet. Then he wraps up my foot.
" I wouldn't wear fancy heals for the next few days . Got it?"

I nod in agreement as I smile at arthur

" Thank you...."

Arthur's face turns red as he looks away
" Your welcome.....
We should get you downstairs. Becks is probably waiting for you. After all you two have some girly shopping to do.

" Yea."

I sit down in the seat next to becks silent as she starts the car.
" You alright pinkalicious?"

" I'm... Fine"