Jealousy Isn't A Good Look On You

chapter 126

"You're gonna tell me what you were doing. This INSTANT." I yelled, using my powers on him.

"I went to the places Noir had listed down for me." Homelander spoke still under my powers influence.

"What places? Come on, stop making me pull everything out your nose!"

"Florists and jewelers, mostly." He shook his head and fought my powers off. "Why the fuck would you do that!?" He yelled and pulled me by my hand.
"You're not supposed to use your powers on me!!"

"Let go of me." I snarled, but his grip didn't loosen. "Let go of me NOW!" I yelled, making him finally let go of me. "Boundaries, John! Fuck!"

"Ha! You're one to talk! Not only did you use your powers on me, but you also managed to dig up my past and leave it out in the open like the morning newspaper!"

"I was gonna wait and tell you without looking at that shit but you just couldn't be bothered talking to me!" I exclaimed angrily. "Also. News flash. It's not just your info on there! But you didn't even care to properly look at that. You are too self-centered to care!" I spat and turned to leave the apartment.

"You're not leaving! Y/n! Dontyou dare walk out that door!" John yelled, I flipped him off and made my way through the door.
I could hear him screaming, but I just kept walking.
As I made my way to Noirs apartment, I could still hear John's voice, slowly fading until I knocked on Noir's door.
He opened the door and waved.
"What the fuck dude!" I shouted and pushed him back into the room. Slamming the door shut behind me.
"Florists and Jeweler's? You know I don't even give a shit what kind of super secret mission y'all are on! Fuck you!" I screamed and he held his head.
"You're lucky! I'm not gonna rip that shit ass helmet off, nor am I shattering you eardrums. That does NOT mean I'm done with you. Watch your step, only one more drop until the barrel is full!" I warned and stormed out of his apartment.
Homelander's voice drew closer. He was cursing and yelling at someone.
I decided to ignore him and made my way down the staircase.
Three flights down, I couldn't hold it in anymore. I screamed, sinking to my knees while tears streamed down my face, and I held my head in my hands.
"Fuck him. Fuck all of 'em. I deserve better than this!" I cried and let out another scream.
I don't know how long I stayed like that, rocking back and forth until I heard a door open and close about three floors above me. I held my breath and waited.
"Y/n...?" Starlight called out softly.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have accused you like that. It won't happen again." She sighed. "I just thought that we should start acknowledging our mistakes."

"Mistakes!?" I shouted and stood.
"First of all, fuck you. Next, who the fuck do you think you are? Acknowledge our mistakes? Grab your own nose, missy. I know exactly who and why gets to feel my wrath. I'd be careful if I were you." I exclaimed as I climbed the stairs. "Cuz your name is this close to going on that list." I warned. "I know you present yourself as miss perfect. I know you're not. I know what kind of dirt you got on you. I'll say this once more, don't you underestimate me and don't you forget your place, Annie."

She stared blankly, her eyes glowing brightly. "Are you threatening me?" She asked. The light in the staircase flickered.

"You bet your boney ass I am." I dared and pushed past her.

As I entered the hallway, I could hear comotion coming from further down. I followed the noise and wound up in front of the shared apartment.
I pushed the door open and was shocked to see the apartment thrashed.
"Homelander?" I called out and looked around for any trace of him.
Sitting in front of a broken mirror, his gloves cut, and his hair messed up.

"What happened?" I asked as I got closer. Homelander stared into nothingness, and I could hear him whisper.
"Worthless. Nothing is ever going to be alright. You're useless." Over and over again.
"John..." I asked and carefully knelt down in front of him.
His eyes focused on me, and he stopped talking.
"Y/n." He said, and slowly, one of his hands reached up to my face. "Where did you go?"

"I had to get away for a sec." I sighed and let hus hand cup my face.
"I'm sorry, y/n." He breathed, and I could see tears well up in his eyes. "Don't leave me." He pleaded helplessly.
My brows knitted in worry. "I won't." I sighed and leaned into his touch. "I won't." I reassured and hugged him.