Jason's P.O.V- "it's not that easy. Are you ready to face all the challenges". "Yes, I want to be a part of the gang and I'm ready to fight all the challenges" she answered confidentially. Her confidence, her charm, her personality, her attitude and her face, everything about her has changed since the last time I saw her.

(flashback) she was a teenager as I was, she had a cute smile that was accompanied by her deep dimples. The last time I saw her she had watery eyes she came home late that day it was around 1 am I knew something was wrong with her. We lived next to each other, she was 15 and was growing to transform into a beautiful girl, but that day her smile was not there but instead there were some stained tears, I tried to talk to her while she searched for the keys of her main door "I can bring the spare keys if you want" I told her "please" she said in a shaky voice, something was down with her. I went inside and searched for keys of her main door. When I returned she was sitting on the floor, her back supported by the hard wooden door. "Alisa" I called out, I could see her tiny body shiver at the tone my voice. She looked up at me and all I saw was a broken girl, "what happened" I asked "nothing, can you just give me the keys" she snapped "sure. But you know you could tell me whatever you want. Like we are besties! Remember?" I tried again "yeah I do remember. Well it's not important. I guess I want to sleep, goodnight Jassy" she said.She always called me Jassy or Jase. Jason,  I rarely heard that name from her. Either she was angry or annoyed when she called me out by my original name. "Goodnight" I whispered, she walked closer and gave me a peck on my cheek before disappearing in the dark hall of her house.  (Flashback ends)

The next morning, my whole life turned upside down. I never saw Alisa again until this moment. I couldn't believe once we were best friends. But, for me she was always more than just a best friend. I had developed a bunch of feelings for her but, was never able to reach the confession part. Our friendship was one of the sweetest part of my life, I never shared it with anyone. I never expressed how I feel for Alisa to anyone ever. It was something very precious and private to me. The next morning of the night I saw Alisa crying was shocking than ever. I don't know how my information was leaked, but somehow the cops got informed about me. But I was quick to escape from the situation and safely landed in Canada. I was all over the news: "the most wanted in criminal of America, Jason McCann made a run again" some said I died in a plane crash etc etc..

"Okay Alisa I give you a chajnce. But, remember one mistake and you are out" I finally said as I realised the reality that she was really standing there. A part of me was happy but a part of me was also concerned for a unknown reason. "Thank you Jassy" she said excitedly. "sorry, I meant thank you Mr. McCann" she corrected herself realising the bond we once shared was now alien to us. "it's okay you can call me Jason" I shrugged off my shoulders. "Get ready we will start your trainings from today" I informed her before walking away. I was shocked to know she wanted to join the gang and she wanted to meet me after all those 6 years of no contact. I needed to keep an eye on her, I can't trust her for now.

Jason's POV-

..."Have you ever held a gun" I asked her as we reached at our training room. "Of course Jason, you yourself taught me how to do that" she said turning to face me. I nodded remembering how scared she was while she held it. "Okay so, hold this" I said tossing her a handgun. She caught it single handedly and filled the bullets in it. "Now aim" I said pointing at the board in front of her. She stared at me for a moment before nodding, she aimed at the target but missed it. "You need to practice a lot. But, you are a good beginner" I said. She flashed me a appealing smile, and raised her hand for a high five. I joined my hand to her, her touch felt foreign around my skin. We both fell in a awkward silence. "Well let's do it again" I said pointing at the aim "follow as I do" I ordered her. I aimed at the red dot on the target board. "All you need to do is focus" I told her as I pressed the trigger. The bullet went straight through centre. "Damn" Alisa whispered. I gave her a smirk in return. I handed her the gun, she aimed the target but it was again going in wrong direction, so I stepped closer pulling her hand a sideway. "Here" I said placing my finger with her at the trigger. Our eyes were locked as I pressed the trigger. It's the closest we have ever been. I can kiss her by just leaning a little bit forward. Her gaze shifted toward the target, the bullet was stuck at the centre. A smile of victory spread on her face. "Look I did it!" she squealed. "Welcome?" I said chucking at her excitement. She gave me a cheeky smile. I returned her a smile. "Thank you Jason" she said, I just returned her a slight nod....

"Jason Fucking McCann, you have got to be kidding me" David shouted at me as I stuffed another piece of pancakes in my mouth. "I'm talking to you, you can't ignore me" David said annoyed. "Chill Dave, want some coffee?" I asked smirking at him. "Are you for real?" He hissed, "as real as I can be" I laughed. "Why did you allow her in the gang" he asked. "Because she wanted to join" I shrugged my shoulders replying. "Was it just that? Or was it you still have feelings for her?" He snapped, "shut up. I never even loved her. We were best friends nothing more" I said. Lie, all of it was a lie. "You can't lie to me about it. Each time her name is mentioned your face lights up, obviously you have a thing for her" he said rubbing a hand on his temples. "Whatever you want you can think. This is a ridiculous topic to discuss" I said as I made my way upstairs, ignoring the situation. I made my way to my room and found Alisa still sleeping, well I expected nothing else from her at 5 in the morning. I had let her sleep in my bed last night as she was too scared to sleep alone as always. I admired her as she slept peacefully. I slide down next to her, I kept staring at her for a long time before my eyes started to feel heavy and I passed out.