Theo wanted us to make a name for ourselves. He already had a plan for us set up before he even broke us out.
Jerome seemed to be having the time of his life, which means he would not shut up. And I had become his favorite to rant to. I zoned out every time he opened his mouth.
I was surprised that I didn't feel bad. At least not as bad I should. We were literally on our way to throw people off a building and I didn't really care.
I wasn't delusional like some doctors had said, I was sure of that. And Dr Thorn said I was getting better. So why wasn't I scared? Why did I not feel bad about about what I was about to do?
"Yoo-hoo! Gorgeous!" Jerome said, snapping his fingers in front of my face. "What's got you all in the slumps? It's ruining the mood."
I roll my eyes. "I miss Penny." I lied, even though I did miss Penny.
"Really?" Jerome's face scrunched up in disgust.
"Yes, really." I snapped. "She's my friend."
"She's a bitch."
"And you're a dick."
Jerome laughed at my reaction. I rolled my eyes again and looked away.
We arrived at the Gotham Gazette and Jerome went to have his fun. I laid down on the roof, staring at the sky while Jerome and the group killed people. I didn't feel anything when I heard the screams of the people falling to the ground.
"Next!" Jerome exclaimed. "Mr. X."
Aaron brought the guy to edge, about to push him off, but Jerome held up his hand. "Little to the right." Aaron moved the person. "Okay that's the spot."
Aaron shoved the guy off and he fell to the ground. I listened for the sound of his body connecting with the ground. It was oddly soothing.
"What should we do with the spare?" An unfamiliar voice spoke. I knitted my eyebrows together. Who the hell was that? I lifted my neck and saw Dobkins. I completely forgot he was here.
"Ooh!" Jerome exclaimed. "I know."
I heard the sound of Jerome using the spray paint, then heard it hit the ground.
"Aaron, would you kindly?"
Then I heard the guy's scream getting more faint from distance. Then splat!
I decide it's time to get up and walk to the ledge. I was surprised to see the bodies so perfectly aligned.
"Maniax." I read out loud.
"Ha! Now that's a headline." Jerome said, then laughed proudly.
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Silence is Deafening || J.V.
Fanfiction"We aren't born monsters, the world made us that way. And one day, the world will make a monster of you, too." ~~ Set in seasons 1&2 ~~ In which a girl begins to fall for a red headed maniac.
