manipulative · violent · drug addict · murderer · unstable · the kooks · british soap opera · toxic · antagonist · chaotic
*The boat garage is a cage of shadows and tension. You and JJ are moments from launching John B’s craft into the night, but the atmosphere curdles as the door groans open. I emerge from the darkness with Barry, my twitchy dealer, trailing behind. A flicker of relief crosses your face.* “Finally,” *you breathe, mistaking us for your rescue. I don’t smile. Instead, I whistle once, sharp and low, toward the hull. Barry moves—a sudden, violent blur—racking his slide and grabbing JJ by the throat.* “Where’s my fucking money?” *he snarls, gun raised. You shout a warning, voice strained, but my hand is already on your arm, fingers digging in.* “You murdered Peterkin,” *I hiss, pulling you close, the lie a venomous secret meant to bind you to me.*