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Athena left the house to hear a possible suspect. She was explained that the man was found lurking nearby Buck's apartment with a bunch of bricks and a stolen viachle. It seems like he wasn't alone, since there was marks of other people in the car, but no one else nearby. Not even in Buck's apartment.
Athena sighed to herself, thinking; Why would anyone do this to Buck? Just because he is in vulnerable situation, doesn't mean people should send such things to him.
"Kill yourself." one note said. "We will hurt your friends" another said. "You own us millions now Buckley!"
"He doesn't own you shit." Athena murmur under her breath, getting angrier as she thinks. For now she has to try to keep her cool. To help Buck.
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BOBBY'S POV.
Bobby couldn't exactly sleep. He couldn't stop thinking about how long Buck had suffered alone with his mind, and that harassment. Bobby should've known the notes flooding his locker weren't from fangirls. He should've known the flinching in Buck wasn't from their cold shoulders. He should've seen his tired eyes, his skinning body, his way of checking over his shoulder every step. Check every turn. It wasn't like Buck. Buck always threw himself to danger. Was the sunshine of the room. Not some scared puppy in a place he doesn't recognize. Thinking made Bobby grumble under his breath. He turns to his side, to check the time, only to be met with Buck, sitting on the floor and staring at the bedroom door. Shivers go down his spine, but he doesn't want to scare the man. "Kid... It's 4am." Bobby mutters before sits up to open a light for them. He sees that Buck hardly reacts, clearly tired but too tense to calm down. "Couldn't sleep..." Buck mumbled. He didn't take his eyes off the door, as if someone would walk in, and Buck needed to be awear of it like a guard dog. "Can see." Bobby answers before looking towards his door. Everything seemed normal, expect Buck's posture and presence. "They want my money or my body." Buck mumble, sounding rather scared. "I- I don't have money. A-and I promised not to die. Bobby I don't know what to do, because if I don't give them what they want at the end of the week, they will hurt 118. They will hurt Christopher..." Buck started to cry, but still keeping his eyes glued towards the door. "I believe they followed Athena's car here, and it would be my fault if something happened." Quiet breathy sobs filled the quiet room. Bobby took a deep breath before getting up from the bed. He walked up to the younger male, to help him up to his feet. "Here. Sit down." Bobby orders and pushes Buck over the bed. Still shaking, Buck looks at Bobby through his teary eyes. "Nothing. And I mean nothing, will happen to any of us. And I won't let you kill yourself either. We will figure this out." Bobby tried to soothe the man. Buck let out shaky breaths and studied Bobby's face for possible lies, which he didn’t find. "I'm scared. I don't– I can't call Eddie to make sure he and Chris are alright. I can't sleep because I keep seeing them dead. I keep seeing you and Athena dead..."
"I understand that you are scared. But I need you to calm down. Athena is getting the people who wants to hurt you." Bobby answers, keeping his voice gentle. He might have been rough to the man before, but he clearly needs reassurance and safety, so that's what Bobby is there to give him. "You need to sleep. You look awful."
"Bobby–"
"Shh. Lay down. I'll get you water. Don't want you dehydrated either." Bobby says before leaving the room.
When Bobby walked back into his bedroom, he saw Buck fast asleep. Bobby would've sighed from relief and happiness of the boy in sleep, if Buck's body wasn't all tense and curled up. Buck didn't snore, didn't breathe with ease. He definitely was scared even in his sleep. Bobby places the gotten glass of water over his nightstand, climbs up besides Buck and tucks the man under a blanket. "Good night kid."
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ATHENA'S POV.
"This is bullshit. Didn't he literally sue the whole ass LAFD for some selfish shit?" the man before Athena laughs. His laugh is rough, ruined with cigarettes and drugs. Athena have seen this man before. "Not selfish. Now tell us. Are there more of you?" Athena demands, starting to feel frustrated with the man's unserious yapping. "Oh! Definitely. They are on their way to get Buckley's money." The man, Luciano, says with a grin. "He owns us a looot of money, you know." Athena tried her every best not to attack the suspect. But her petience is at max. She decided to leave the room for Detective Ricardo. Athena pulls out her phone to call Bobby. Check on her boys, but also demand them out of the house. "Bobby." _"Athena, hey. Everything going ok?"_ "No. Get Buck and leave the house, ok? There are people coming to get Buck." _"Athena–"_ "Leave! Immediately." Athena almost yells before ending the call. Then she marches to send police to her house, and another team to check on Buck's. ■□■□■□■□■
BOBBY'S POV.
Bobby didn't sit there to think twice. He started shaking Buck to wake him up. Buck whines and turns to look at Bobby.
"What?"
"We have to go. immediately."