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Chapter 1.. night 1.
20 people in one building, abandoned until one team wins. As usual, there was 3 mafia and 1 witch with a team of 16 civilians trying to work against them, some with special roles that can either make or break the game..
All 20 of them walked through the door to the station, some people decided to team up as they were already familiar with each other which no one had a problem with. Nicole walked in with the pressure of her role weighing on her shoulders unwanting to kill someone or be killed if she got found out. Of course she was scared what was she to do knowing she had a gun and a knife in her possession not knowing what to do with them. She calmed herself down in case someone suspected her until she looked up and caught her boyfriend Luke glancing at her from the other side of the room. No one knew about their relationship, only their friendship even if it’s obvious they’re dating, the secret glances, the lingering touches and heart eyes. No one just wanted to tell them but everyone mainly ignored them.
Nicole lowered her head not wanting to face what would happen while she’s mafia, never mind what her boyfriend would think of her. Luke however noticed this and strayed behind the group so he could slide behind them and walk beside Nicole without anyone noticing. By this point Nicole was too indulged in her thoughts to notice what was going around her until a warm hand gently glided into her grasp as she shot up looking next to her only to see Luke looking at her, he looked concerned but also nervous not knowing how it would go. The group reached the main set and night started. The lights flickered off, people split off and flashlights in hand. Luke had dragged Nicole to a tunnel in the far corner making sure no one was around as he lead her to the wall and holding both of her hands gently. Nicole just started crying..
“Nicole. Seriously, what’s wrong? Are you scared? It’s okay..”
Luke had started trying to calm her down as Nicole choked on her tears suppressing them before going silent and looking into his eyes.
“We’re in this together right.. you won’t kill me if you’re mafia will you?”
Her words came out quiet and mumbled.
“I’m not mafia my love.. I wouldn’t kill you if I was either it’s okay..”
It dropped silent. Nicole pulled her hands from his gentle grasp as her hands started shaking profusely, Luke just looked at her.. Her hands slipped into her waistband and she deep breathed before griping the handle of the gun pulling it out in between them. No intent to use it. Luke just froze in place unable to speak..
“I’m mafia Luke. I’m mafia. They’re making me kill people..”
Her words came out hushed but panicked as Luke finally took in what was happening noticing how worried she is. His mind was racing but still wanted to support her.
“I can’t- Luke I don’t know how to use it- I don’t want to use it..”
Luke sees her panic and genuine concern in her eyes..
“You won’t.. kill me right?”
He watches for her reaction knowing the power he has from this situation
“N-no of course I wouldn’t hurt you.. just.. don’t tell anyone please.”
A noise. A shoe scuffing behind them. They freeze and shoot their serious looks towards the noise. Zoe. She stood still ready to run after hearing their whole convo
“Z-Zoe?”
Nicole was startled until Zoe sprinted ready to scream what she heard before Luke snatched the gun from Nicole’s hand and shooting her straight in the head. Bang. Zoe was on the floor as her body fell face forward her legs going limp. Luke stood still gun still in hand as his partner just watched in horror.
“what the fuck did you do…”
“Did you want to be outed or not? She was listening to us.”
He looked quite serious.. and Nicole decided to shut up until the lights flickered back on and everyone made their way to the table. There were now 19 of them, sat round a large circular table with one seat empty in between emma and chanel.