Helluva Family (18+) [Old]

Ch. 8: A Promise to Cover a Weakness (Part 3)

A choice had put itself upon Jack's shoulders. Should he open the door or pretend he wasn't there.

Loona: "I know you're in there."

Jack: (Dammit!)

From where he sat in the corner, the door felt farther than it actually was. Was talking to her his best option at the moment? Could he even look her in the eyes? It wasn't like he could ignore her at this point. She had found him and he would have to face her one way or the other.

Meanwhile, Loona could smell his scent coming from behind the door. She had followed him this far... might as well keep going. Her first met the door again with three gentle knocks.

Loona: "Hey... I know some things up. Octavia told me-"

Jack opened the door slightly. His eyes still couldn't meet hers as he stared at the floor. He looked more worse for wear than she thought. It looked as if he had seen a ghost. She placed her hand on the door. Jack paid no attention to it.

Jack: "H-How much did she tell you... exactly?"

Loona: "Well, how about we talk somewhere else... ya know, somewhere that's more private than a shooting range bathroom?"

Jack: "O-Ok..."

He reluctantly opened the door fully and slid the mask all the way over his face. Loona smiled lightly trying not to be too awkward. Jack walked past her and continued down the hall. Her smile quickly faded as she worried just how bad of a state he was in.

Loona could hear a commotion behind. She turned her head to see Blitzø and the M&Ms behind her. They quickly caught up to her. A frown formed on her face as they approached.

Loona: "What the fuck were you thinking!?"

Blitzø: "What?"

Loona: "You know fucking what! A shooting range!?"

Blitzø: "Who appointed you his mom? Besides, it was Mox's idea!"

Loona: "You fatass!"

Moxxie: "Don't yell at me! I thought it was a good idea!"

Blitzø: "Trust me, Mox, you never have good ideas."

Moxxie: "But you agreed with it earlier!"

Blitzø: "Hmm... I don't remember that."

Moxxie: "But!"

Loona: "Whatever! You guys are fucking unbelievable!"

She stomped away towards the exit, leaving the imps with nothing to say. Even Blitzø of all people felt bad. This anger was different from her usual pissed-off, agitated type of anger. He shook it off like he usually would and directed his attention to the M&Ms.

Blitzø: "I... uh, think we should go."

Moxxie: "R-Right..."

Back with Jack he had stopped at the edge of the sidewalk and was looking at the cars come and go. His eyes not moving but continued to watch the fast vehicles whiz past. A gentle tap on his shoulder alerted him that Loona was behind him.