(Kaz POV)
Jax turned and left, feeling defeated by Tommy's lack of reaction. He muttered something under his breath, then stormed out of the warehouse. He was clearly annoyed by his failed prank and needed some time to cool off.
Tommy turned to face me and winked at me. He had a smug smile on his face, and a twinkle in his eye.
"I knew what he was up to," he said quietly. "I saw him hack into my laptop, and I decided to play along. I wanted to see how far he would go."
I was stunned by his words, and was like "This guy". He had fooled us all, pretending to be oblivious to Jax's prank. He had outsmarted Jax, and made him look like a fool.
I wanted to burst out in laughter, but I held myself. I didn't want to rub it in Jax's face, or make him feel worse. I knew he was just trying to have some fun, and I didn't want to ruin our friendship.
I smiled at Tommy, impressed by his cleverness.
"That was brilliant," I said. "You really got him good."
Tommy shrugged, acting modest.
"It was nothing," he said. "Just a bit of fun."
He turned back to his laptop, resuming his work.
I shook my head, amazed by his skills. He was a master of tech, and a master of pranks.
I turned back to my bike, continuing to service the wheels. I checked the tires, the brakes, and the spokes. I made sure everything was in good condition, ready for the next ride.
As I worked on my bike, I thought about Tommy and Jax. They were both my friends, and my brothers. They were both part of the Bandidos, and part of my family.
They were different in many ways - Tommy was smart and quiet, Jax was loud and funny - but they were also similar in some ways. They both had a sense of humor, even though they expressed it differently.
Tommy's jokes were subtle and witty, while Jax's jokes were loud and crude. They both made me laugh, and they both made the gang more lively.
As I worked on my bike, I thought about Tommy and Jax. They were my friends, and my brothers. They were part of the Bandidos, and part of my family.
Around me, the other Bandidos were busy with their own activities. Some were outside the balcony of the warehouse, smoking hemps and enjoying the view. Some were inside, gambling cards and betting money. Some were training, sparring and practicing their moves.
It was a typical day at our hangout - a day of fun and relaxation.
But then, everything changed.
I heard a loud roar, followed by a screech of tires. I looked up, and saw a black big bike enter the warehouse. It was a Harley Davidson Fat Boy, a popular gang bike that was known for its power and style. It was also known for its owner - Big Jim.
Big Jim was one of the boys of the Bandidos bikers, but he was not like us. He was older, bigger, and meaner. He was the leader of a rival faction within the gang, and he had a beef with us. He wanted to take over the gang, and he didn't care who he had to hurt to do it.
He got off his bike, and walked towards us. He had a menacing look on his face, and a swagger in his step. He was wearing a leather jacket, jeans, and boots. He had a scar on his cheek, and a tattoo on his neck. He had a knife in his belt, and a gun in his holster.
And he was not alone. He had his girlfriend with him, who followed him like a shadow. She was hot, but in a dangerous way. She had long black hair, pale skin, and red lips. She wore a black dress that hugged her curves, and black heels that made her taller. She had a piercing on her nose, and a ring on her finger. She had a smile on her face, but it was not a friendly one.
She was trouble, just like him.
They walked into the warehouse, and everyone stopped what they were doing. They looked at them with fear, anger, or curiosity. They knew who they were, and what they wanted.
They wanted trouble.
And they were about to get it.
As Big Jim and his girlfriend walked in, I saw her carrying a big gun on her shoulder. It was a shotgun, and it looked loaded. She stood a little far from Big Jim, but close enough to cover him. She was his backup, and his weapon.
Big Jim stood tall and proud, facing us with a smirk. He looked like he owned the place, and he wanted us to know it. He was here for a talk, but not a friendly one.
I whistled, calling the others to come in. They heard me, and came running. They had their straps with them, ready to set the whole place ablaze. They saw Big Jim and his girlfriend, and they knew what was up.
They were ready for a fight.
But Big Jim calmed the place, raising his hand.
"Hold up," he said in his thick Louisiana accent. "I ain't here to start a war. I'm here for a chat."
He smiled, but it was not a nice smile. It was a cunning smile, a dangerous smile.
He had something up his sleeve.
I looked at him, feeling suspicious and wary.
"What do you want to chat about?" I asked.
Big Jim chuckled, looking around the warehouse.
"I want to chat about this," he said. "About y'all. About us."
He paused, then continued.
"About who's gonna run this gang."
I sniffed, feeling the tension in the air. I stared around, and saw the faces of my brothers. They were silent, but their eyes spoke volumes. They were angry, confused, and defiant.
They were not going to let Big Jim take over the gang.
Big Jim looked at us, and saw our resistance. He frowned, and his smile faded. He knew we were not going to give up easily.
He knew he had to make his move.
He cleared his throat, and spoke again.
"Listen up," he said. "I'm not here to waste time. I'm here to make you an offer."
He paused, then continued.
"An offer you all can't refuse."