The True Lives Of The Fabulous Kill Joys

Chapter 41- Sneaky Is My Middle Name

Its night, late at night. I think its time for me to do another late night practice. Its definitely time for another late night practice.

So, climbing over everyones bodies I sneak outside. Before I reach the door someone grabs my ankle, pulling me over. I land with a heavy thump, on top of Gee.

"What?" I whisper angrilly.

"Wait, Im coming with you." He whispers back.

I roll off of him and walk outside, climbing to the roof. The sky is navy tonight, the stars almost brighter than usual. Gee takes his time to climb the roof and we sit with our legs dangling over the edge of the edge. I hum quietly and watch the stillness.

"Did anyone do anything... Cool in Battery City?" He asks.

"I was the one doing the cool stuff. Extremely dangerous, but I didnt know it." I reply.

"Im glad you are alive."

"Me too." I turn and look at him. He is already looking at me. I seem to say that a lot. Im over thinking.

I have the sudden urge to hug him, or touch him. To rub his shoulder, pat his knee, anything. He looks amazing in the dim, mysterious light. I guess I really look up to him, in a weird way. I dont get it, it feels odd inside me.

"How long has this been going on for?" I stutter, realising I was staring.

"The whole Killjoy thing? Since 2012." He replies.

He looks tired, bags under his eyes, packed for a holiday. Yet the light behind his eyes light up his whole face. I wonder what he is thinking about.

"It has been a long time. But its been a good time."

"Ive only been here for just under 9 months." I note.

"Well... Doesnt time fly."

I hum. I lie back and look at the sky. The sky is always beautiful.

"What if no one turns up the day after tomorrow?" I ask.

"I think they will- everyone heard it. They wouldnt want to miss out." He replies, lying next to me.

Gee takes my hand and I try not to jump. He holds it in front of himself and looks at my chipped nails, plagued with the old nail polish shards from when I last put nail polish on. It was a few weeks ago at least.

My hands have always been small, but now they seem tiny in Gees large warm hands. He runs his fingers over the sketches on the back of my hand. A crown, a heart, my symbol, Gees symbol, a fake plaster. Each in a different colour, making a cacophony of colours.

He flips my hand over and draws his finger over the lines in my palm. His finger sends a tingle through my arm and up my spine. His finger is rough on my skin, obviously worn from hard work.

I close my eyes and just enjoy his touch for a little.

"I cant believe Ace is gone." I mumble after a while.

"I know, she was clever." He mumbles back. "But not street smart."

"The last part about my home is gone now."

He pulls me into a hug on the floor of the roof. I like hugging him, he keeps me warm and sends warm tingles through my body. I admit that to myself several times. I like pressing myself against him because he is warm and soft, like a giant teddy. I like how he holds the hug for longer than usual. I like how I can tell he is smelling me right now.

We separate again, sitting up. I sit opposite him, my legs crossed. He copies me and we sit in the warm quiet.

"Do you think anyone nice will come to the raid?" I ask.

"What do you mean?" He replies with another question.

"I think it was Em who told me about this feeling you get where you really like someone... Like a lot... and you kiss and stuff? I thought that maybe I could find someone tomorrow? I dont know... Ef said it is great too and fun? And-" I look up to check Gee is still paying attention but stop when I see his expression.

"Im sure you will find someone." He chuckles, but not a normal chuckle.

I look at him, trying to hide my hurt expression. "Whats wrong?"

He sucks a breath in and puts on a grin. He shrugs, "You just have a- urm-"

He reaches forward and pulls a stone out of my hair. I smile a thanks.

I persist, asking him again, I know he lied before.

"I want to find someone too." He smiles sheepishly, hinting something that is going over my head.

"We can find someone together!" I grin.

He nods but I feel something weird. I lie back down, avoiding making eye contact.

"Lie your head on my chest, its softer than the floor." Gee says. "Itll stop the stones from getting into your hair."

He lies down and I lie on his chest. He is right about it being soft, thats for sure. "But whats a sky without stars, eh?"