Singer's City (Original text)

You Want WHAT

Time seemed to slow. I tried to analyze what I had just been asked. He wanted to go out again even after the disaster that had happened last time? Who knows who would be killed because of jealousy this time? I barely had anyone left, and if my brother or one of the guys got killed...

But what if I declined? Who would be hurt in Jimmy's angry rage that would surely ensue? It was a lose-lose situation. I felt trapped. A part of my mind mulled it all over while another part pushed me to gain some time. I stood up from the chair and started walking around the table as Jimmy was, always opposite him.

"Are you so desperate for a queen?" I asked, smirking.

"I would never find a queen like you again," he replied, bowing slightly. I threw back my hair a bit. We were both playing the same game, each knowing that these were our ruling personalities, the ones that we were notorious for in Suburbia: cold, cool, seductive, and terrifying. Whoever broke first lost.

"You flatter me."

"Not at all."

"And what if I refuse?"

Jimmy's eyebrows furrowed and he scowled. He snapped his fingers and instantly I turned around to face the inevitable stream of Suburbia minions, my eyes closed. The second i felt someone right in my face I opened them, letting out a loud death growl. They skid back with a slight squeak. Jimmy always over estimated his minion's bravery, and he himself wasn't fazed by anything I ever did. So, his backups always fell flat. Even if they weren't scared as shit, I easily fought them off. i was, after all, the queen.

After a minute, I turned back to Jimmy, backed by the Suburbia, and bowed deeply. I met his eyes, his face as passive as mine.

"Maybe you don't want to date me but-"

"I want no one from the Suburbia. They've already destroyed my life enough, thank you very much," I cut him off bluntly. He laughed dryly.

"No, not from the Suburbia, just allies. A duo. They need to be a trio."

I started laughing uncontrollably. "There's a good one. Two males I'm guessing? And what happens to that trio when both like me?"

"You're a smart one."

"Thats why you like me. I'm not even that hot."

"This is true. But you won't have to worry."

"Why is that?"

"Don't worry about that right now."

I snickered. "Whatever. Show me these allies," I ordered.

"As you wish." He pushed past me and his minions, gesturing for me to follow.