*eleven*

                                    

                                          
     My reflection stared back at me as I sat in front of the mirror. Tabitha had left about an hour ago to attend to some 'family business' with Theo, leaving Barbara and I to play dress up in Barbara's room. As Barbara had painted my face with a full base and a neat smokey eye she told me about her relationship with Jim, how she had left town and come back to find him with the GCPD medical examiner. I couldn't imagine how awful she felt about it but she assured me they'd be back together soon. 
 We also talked a little about Jerome, she'd told me I could do better but I'd just brushed it off saying we were just friends for now, she had just laughed at me. Brushing my now flawlessly straight hair forward Barbara smiled.
"you look stunning"  
"thank you" I blushed, I wasn't used to getting compliments or attention much, it made me nervous. 
"You should totally go out there and show Jerome" she winks as I jump off her chair.
     The click-clacking of Barbara's heels echo throughout the penthouse halls as I make my way into the main room. The boys where digging into boxes when I arrived, Dobkins was on the floor with a helmet over his head playing with some old armour, while Jerome and Greenwood explore the contents of a large box in the middle of the room. When I enter Dobkins glances up, he immediately drops the piece of metal in his hands and giggles nervously while looking me up and down. Jerome and Greenwood still haven't noticed my presence as Jerome digs into the box pulling out a large Katana "ooooh shiny!" He grins as I walk up beside him, he turns and his jaw drops a little before his mouth pulls into a huge grin. 
"Niceeee" Greenwood smirks looking at me, he snatches the Katana from Jerome and walks towards me. Jerome's face falls immediately, his jaw tightens.
 "what do you think your doing" he growls, moving between us "now give that back" he adds holding out a hand.
    Greenwood turns to him slowly "I saw it first" he sneers, Jerome cocks his head in warning.
"no you didn't, now give it back" 
Greenwood swings the blade under Jerome's throat making me flinch, of course Jerome is completely unfazed by it.
"just give it back to him Greenwood" I roll my eyes, Jerome smirks slightly which falls when Greenwood turns the blade towards me.
"make me ya little brat" 
A movement at Jerome's side catch my eyes, I notice he has now balled his hands into tight fists. 
"Oooooh" I hear Dobkins tease behind me, I turn and shoot him a look to shut up. 
"Your Samuri skills are excellent Greenwood- san, but they are nothing compared to me! Prepare to die!" Jerome yells as he lifts a chainsaw, it roars to life. I stumble back as they clash their weapons together,laughing over the ear splitting shriek the metal produces. I place my fingers in my ears trying to shut out the awful noise.
      Out of nowhere Theo emerges from the hallways, striding towards us raising a hand "That's enough! I said" he scolds, Dobkins immediately turns to him.
 "I tried to stop them" he tells him in a sassy voice, I narrow my eyes to slits.
"no you didn't" I argue. Dobkins just sticks his tongue out at me like a child. 
"Boys, were a team. We don't fight amongst ourselves" Theo says placing a hand on either of Greenwood and Jerome's shoulders, I watch cautiously. 
"Yeah we're a team boyysss" Dobkins buts in, I turn to him pretending to zip my mouth and flick away the key, he returns to his little box. 
"And I'm the captain" Greenwood suddenly grumbles, I turn quickly, raising my brows.This would not go down well.
     The chainsaw hits the floor, Jerome's face a picture of enragement "captain of my foot" he growls 
"I've murdered a dozen women..." Greenwood trails off eyeing me up, Jerome pushes me behind him as he gestured for Greenwood to continue "terrorised the city, what have you done? Chop up your mommy?" My eyes jump between the two anxiously.
 "everyone has to start somewhere... you see I have a vision, ambition and brains. Your just a nutty old Cannibal. How many people can you eat before that schtit gets old?" Jerome says, moving closer and closer to Greenwood each time.
 "I could eat one more" Greenwood grins up at him in a way that made me feel sick. The tension in the room so thick I could bite it.
"I can see we're going to have to resolve this one once and for all..." Theo sighs, a sick feeling rises in my chest.
        The boys eye each other as Theo pulls out a gun, my heart drops as he unloads it popping one single bullet in before spinning the chamber. "Theo I-" I'm about to protest when Theo interrupts me
"you all know this game right?" He asks ignoring me as if I wasn't there.
"mmmm love it" Jerome smirked, I shot him a look of disbelief, shaking my head but his full attention was on Greenwood
 "who wants to be the boss" 
Theo places the gun between the two, Jerome smiles sweetly "ladies first" he teased. Greenwood snatches the gun, points it at Jerome while cocking it before pointing it at his head. He takes a moment to pull the trigger and flinches heavily when it clicks, he turns the pistol to Jerome chuckling darkly.
       I feel light headed as Jerome takes the gun, shaking it before cocking it against his temple. I swallow nervously, realising how dry my mouth was "hey Greenwood, what's the secret to good comedy?" He asks, Theo quickly dodges trying to avoid any mess that might come his way if the gun shoots. I squeeze my eyes shut and turn away until I hear the click "timing" I hear Jerome say cockily, a  shaky breathe of relief escaping my lips.I open my eyes waiting for him to pass the pistol. But he doesn't. Instead he smiles sarcastically and places the gun into his cheek "and what's courage" he utters, a darkness shadowing his eyes.
"Jerome" I warn, trying to get his attention, but he pulls the trigger. I jump as it clicks.
 "Grace under pressure... And!" He places the gun under his chin "who's the boss..." he says finally, I move forward quickly ready to snatch the gun but he pulls the trigger, resulting in one final click "I'm the boss". 
      He chuckles darkly while I step back quietly in shock at the boys actions, a wave of relief coming over me as he passes the gun to Greenwood who is also taken aback. Theo finally steps between the two, "I believe you are Jerome, I believe you are" he mumbles slowly taking the gun away as if trying his best not to provoke a wild animal. Jerome quickly turns to me beaming with pride before snatching the katana from Greenwood. 
"Whoo! Hee!" He sings swinging the sword. He places his arm round my shoulders, placing a kiss on my temple whilst eyeing up Greenwood. "You look amazing by the way doll" he grins. I sigh whilst watching Theo leave, a shiver running down my spine.