Asselyum walked down the streets and saw Jimmy walking out of the arcade. Asselyum walked towards him and asked him where he had been.
"Oh, just playing a bit." He smiled as they walked together.

"I thought you were serious for once in a while," Asselyum said, "You said you'd level up,"
"Yeah babe, that's what I am doing,"
"How? You're just playing games."
"Of course I am." He smiled.

"Jimmy, this isn't a joke. You know how badly you were hurt last time. That wasn't even a C2"
"C2?"
They walked back home, drenched in the falling sun, "X-DROIDS are labelled by their strength. A1 is the weakest while C2 is the strongest. Then, after C2 there's the fifth oblivion."

"Is it an entire hierarchy?" Jimmy asked.
"Yes, something like that." They were back at the bar. Slaine sat at the table and ate some salad and meat.

"What a disgusting combination," Axel exclaimed.

"I like it that way." Slaine stuffed his mouth with another serving.

He looked and Jimmy and got up "Hey Slaine-"

"I'm done eating. I'll go do some laundry." Asselyum looked at him leave. Jimmy knew what was going on but decided to ignore it.

"Mr James, where's my lunch?" He asked Mr James.
"Oh yes, young man." They all ate while Asselyum waited for Slaine. He didn't come back, just as she expected. Jimmy didn't see him all day and every time he did, he would just run away. At night, Jimmy decided to take a shower before he slept. When he went to the bathroom, Slaine came out of it in his sweatshirt and shorts.

"Oh, you took a bath too?"
"Yes, goodnight."

"Cold showers are the best." Slaine began leaving but Jimmy suddenly grabbed his hand.

"Why are you being so annoying?" He asked.
"Me?" Slaine said.
"You're hiding your gaze. What happened?"
"You know what happened."

"Aw come on! Are you a kid? Seriously? It was just a dumb game-"
"Yes! Yes, I am a kid! To me, it matters because that's my livelihood! And it hurts more because I was defeated by someone who doesn't even take gaming that seriously!"

"How can you assume I don't take gaming seriously? Just because my eyebrows aren't furrowed all the time like yours or because I don't have attitude issues?!"

Slaine took a step back.
"Attitude issues? It's called having a personality, unlike you whose entire personality is whoring around and being an entitled piece of shit!"

"What have I done, man? I haven't said anything rude to you, mind you, you're the one who is always treating everyone like shit! People are trying to be nice and help you out here-"

"People? What people? Privileged ones like you? Fuck--You're monsters!"

Lupin and Axel came out of their rooms after hearing the loud noise.

"How am I a monster? I wasn't racist nor was I prejudiced. You've been bitter to me all the times you've talked to me. I never retaliated, you think I couldn't-You're wrong. I have every chance to bring your crusty ass down but I don't because I am civilised!"

"Well, sorry sir, to not live in a huge mansion! Yes, people from the streets are civilised,"
"You make me believe that the streets are where you truly belong," Jimmy narrowed his eyes.
"See? Who's the piece of shit now!"
"YOU ARE!" Jimmy retailed, strongly, "Maybe if you stop being so repulsive and toxic, people would want to be nice to you!"

"Shut the fuck up, pussy!" Jimmy grabbed his shirt and pulled him towards himself.

"Say that again" He challenged him.

"Guys, stop it." Axel tried to intervene while Lupin ran down to call Asselyum.
"Pussy!" Slaine pushed him on his chest. Jimmy was getting angrier, "Come her,e let me tear open yours,"

"Don't touch me," Slaine warned him as he knew the chances of him winning a physical fight with him were close to nil.

"What's your problem?! What the hell is your problem, PUSSY!"
"Don't come close to me-"
"WHY? SCARED? PUSSY! BITCH!"

Jimmy was starting to boil up and Slaine began noticing it. He wanted to back off but he believed it wouldn't be very masculine to back off at this point and he'd be considered a pussy.

"If you hate me, fucking leave!" Slaine shouted as he began moving away but Jimmy only moved towards him, "NO BITCH, YOU LEAVE! I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR TOXIC ASS IN THIS MOTHERFUCKING BIN OF SHITHOLE!"

"Chill, bro! You're acting like a total thirst bucket-"

"Then what are you gonna do? WHAT THE FUCK YOUR SKANKY ASS, BITCH ASS CAN DO THAN WHINE AND COMPLAIN!" He punched Slaine and got on top of him. Asselyum ran upstairs with Lupin following him. She pulled Jimmy away from Slaine as he continued swearing and shouting. Slaine coughed out blood from his mouth "Tch! Motherfucker,"

"You wanna fight? I'm fucking ready! I'll fuck you now, asshole, come! Come to me you fucking three-inch joke of a dick!"

"Calm down, Jimmy," Asselyum said as she held him from behind. He looked at her "Motherfucking simp." He turned back and walked down the stairs while Slaine sat in the corner. She moved towards him and Lupin got his first aid kit.

Mr James sighed, "Teenagers," 

"I'm fine, Lupin, leave it be." Slaine got up and wiped his lips.
"You're bleeding. Get it treated." Asselyum insisted.
"What about the wounds on the inside? Bitch, I'm bleeding from within."
"Internal haemorrhage?"

"Do you still not get it? We aren't meant to be a team! We are not compatible!"
"We are taking shape," Asselyum explained but Slaine ignored her and walked out of the house. She looked at Lupin, "Why does he go out whenever something bad happens?"
Lupin took some time and wrote a note, "I don't know, gas maybe?"
"He's crying. He's crying for sure," Axel said.

Jimmy sat inside the bar with Mr James. His mood didn't look very nice so Mr James decided not to say anything. He heard the voice of Asselyum's shoes and soon she was downstairs. He turned towards her and she slapped him so hard, that he fell down the chair.

Axel and Lupin peeped from the corner of the staircase. Mr James focused on cleaning the glasses. "What?" Jimmy looked at her while laying on the floor.

"Why would you hit him?" She asked.
"Because I was mad. And I will hit him again if he continues to piss me off," Jimmy turned away.
Mr James held a note in his hand, "Remember, communication,"

Jimmy looked at the floor "I'm sorry. I let the anger take over me."

Asselyum sat on the chair before him "Why do you think you both do not get along?"
"I don't know, you tell. Take a guess," Jimmy looked at her.
"No, I'm not the best person to answer that,"
"Then, who is?"
"I don't know, you tell. Take a guess,"

Jimmy looked at Mr James, "But... I don't know where he went."
"Trust me, you do," Axel pressed his hands into his pockets, "There's only one place he goes to when he's angry or sad."

Slaine reached the Manhatten bridge and sat on the railings. The traffic was much scarce at this time. He kept his skateboard aside and looked down at the water. He looked at his dark reflection. Blood marred the corner of his mouth. He touched it to feel just much area had the bruise covered.

"He's strong." He touched his lips "That's more than a little cut."

"That's a lot of blood" He turned back. It was Jimmy.
"Why are you here?"
"You ran away like a little kid. I followed like a true dad,"
"Piss off! You're not my dad," 

Jimmy pushed him on the railings and got close to him, "Stop, this is gay,"
"Why didn't you fight back?" Jimmy asked.
"Because well, you're stronger!"
Jimmy smirked, "That's right, say you're so daddy,"
"Fuck off, leave me alone,"

"Like everyone else does?" Jimmy chuckled and stood beside him.

"Yeah, like everyone else does. It's not like I don't like it--Being alone is nice."

"Listen, I'm sorry." Jimmy apologised. Slaine turned towards him. He looked him in the eyes "I didn't mean to hit you. I don't ever want to fight you. We are a team. But did it ever occur that you're hurting me too?"
"Yes, I know. And I don't give a fuck."

"You do. Think of all those people who need you in the future. We're doing this for our future selves."
"Oh, but that's the thing. I don't have a future. Why should I put my present on the line for that? You should though, you are rich and handsome, so it doesn't really matter,"

"For this world, I'm dead. I left behind my luxurious house and my way of living just to make this work. Can't you leave behind your ego? Because we need you, Slaine,"

Slaine looked at him, "Why are you doing this?"
"Doing what?" Jimmy raised his eyebrows.

"Treating me like a person."

Jimmy smiled "Because you are one,"
Slaine looked into his eyes, "Could you please get off of me now?"
"Say get off of me daddy,"
Slaine kicked him in his balls and he fell away, "Thank you, sir,"
"Ouch! Man! Homies never hit at the soft spot!" Jimmy pressed his crotch.

"Yes but," Slaine picked up his board, "You were being a whore,"
He smiled, "And that's also a payback for my lip,"
"Meanie!"

-To be continued

Jimmy Valentine
5500 Rebellion