Running On Caffeine Not Adrenaline

Chapter 10

At first, I tried to hide the villain, although he looked like a civilian his identity to Heroes is exposed. I have no clue how many, I should've asked Techno for more information.

But this man's loud ass stomach kept growling and gave him away. So, I had him join the table. Quackity had stiffened up. Sapnap is eyeing Nova. "Oh, I didn't know you had a guest over Tommy." Karl had started to pull out food from the bag they brought. "Uh- yeah sorry." "People pleaser..." Uttered the purple villain. "Shut the fuck up." I roll my eyes and sit down. It does seem like the firecracker knows about Nova, Karl doesn't strangely. I can't call him Nova, that'll expose him big time. "Let's eat!" Quackity broke the silence of it all.

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The food was something I needed. I am less grumpy after getting warm food into my belly.

Nova and Jester are Villains and have had their fair share of run ins. They've battled together and it's like watching a practiced dance. It was butterflies in the wind, it was too perfect. I was envious because they seemed so close. Even though Jester wasn't a high claim Villain he was still dangerous. Everything he did was in the background, the spot that no one looked at. He leaves a pattern, but Heroes don't catch on. I investigated all the things he's done, the poker chip on his shirt is owned by a casino. From there I followed the subtle trail, I made my own conclusions from there. Honestly, I was bored that month.

Nova, Spitfire, and Traveler weren't on the best of terms. Especially after Nova sent Dream into recovery for a week. Though the Villain showed remorse for what he did. I always had a feeling the two knew each other. I was still in the system at the time, so I passed the time with crazy theories so I didn't go insane.

The dinner table had heavy tension and Nova nearly fell asleep eating his food. I had to kick his legs for him to wake up a bit. After the second attempt of him falling asleep, I just let him fall out of the chair. He was out like a light. Quackity peeked over and I shrugged it off. "Is he okay?" He asked, "I think so. He passed out is all." I look down at him. I can't help but imagine his brunette hair as a mop. I take another bite of the food; I'd finished my plate. I stand up and stretch. "Thank you for the meal!" I push in my chair and turn my focus on Nova. I pick him up, either I'm strong or he's light as fuck. I carry him over my shoulder and head to my bedroom. I drop him on my bed and cover him with a blanket. With that I leave the room and go back to my kitchen. The three were cleaning up. "You do know your harboring a dangerous Villain?" I give Sapnap a simple smile. "And being married to one isn't equally as bad?" Tension builds in the air. His face seems to darken. "He sent the top hero into recovery! He is the first to do so." I raise my brow. "So? Surely burning down a whole office building and having thousands of people lose their jobs because of it isn't nearly as bad." He did not like that. "Remember, I know your identities." They leave with simple goodbyes. Sapnap is starting to get on my nerves.

I hear broken mumbles from my bedroom. I head over and see Nova sprawled out on the floor. I can't help but stare, he had antennas. They didn't show that in his civilian photo. Nor the markings on his face. He looks like he shrunk too, he is an alien. "Uh, Nova...?" I walked over to him. He's shorter. He hums, "You good?" I watch him nod. "Your tiny now! Like a child!" I help him up, he is the size of a child. "I know." He pushed my hands off his arms. "I just was in my human form for too long..." His voice was so cute. "I need to take you everywhere now- "His face was full of regret.

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The next day arrives. I haven't slept. I grab my work things and I look at the sleeping Alien, it'd be a bad idea to leave him alone here. Whether he trashes the place or Heroes come. He isn't ruining this, I have my freedom, I intend to keep it. I scooped him up in my arms, careful not to disturb him much.

I walk out and make sure my apartment door is locked. I must clean the other housing soon. I started my walk; I sent Sam a quick text that I went to work. His office light isn't on. Which meant he was asleep. A shame I wanted to see him this morning, maybe next time. I sigh, time to waste my life away and live with an abnormal amount of paranoia.

...To Be Continued