Johnny Gat

[Matt Miller]

Now it wasn't like the two of us were dating or anything and I was also very sure that dating was the last thing that was on Boss's mind. I had been considering asking her out but it just sounded silly to ask her such a thing. It also did not seem to be the right time to even ask her such a thing, once she had a goal in mind that was what she was mostly focused on. I have developed feelings beyond attraction it wasn't love – god no. It was a simple crush. But that did not make anything any easier.

She was focused on one main goal and a few human needs. She wanted to kill Zinyak and also wanted more power. I would say everything in our world and in the simulation was going smashingly. We had everyone together and it had been our intentions to start plotting on how we make our move against Zinyak.

Things did not go as planned when we had gotten information on Johnny.

It is very hard to describe the look that was on the bosses face, her mouth was parted and her eyed were amazingly wide. A surge of enthusiasm came over her and while she was rejoicing Kinzie and I realized what a great risk it was to go find Johnny. It was a very bad idea but discussing it with Kinzie and hearing about the 'amazing' Johnny from fellow crew mates, mainly Shaundi and Pierce, and the relationship between Gat and Boss it made it sound like trying to convincing her not to go would be impossible. I felt that we had to try though; we couldn't risk losing everyone just to save one person who the majority of the crew did not even know.

When the Boss had strolled in her face was set with determination and she immediately got into place speaking to Kinzie while the orange haired girl clicked away at the neon blue transparent screen looking grim.

"We have to tell her." I whispered.

"Is there something the two of you aren't telling me?" Boss asked looking confused. I took in a deep breath and turned to face her looking just as depressed as Kinzie did.

"Thanks Matt." Kinzie muttered angrily under her breath.

"Kinzie?" She said Kinzie's name warningly.

"It's not you she is worried about. It's everyone else." I began

"This is going to get real interesting." Asha said tossing her cards to the side and turning to listen in on the conversation that she had previously been ignoring.

"It doesn't matter anyway." Kinzie muttered under her breath.

"I have a feeling that we are about to disagree." Pierce said turning in his seat as well.

"Saving Gat is a terrible idea." I finally said turning to look at Boss.

I had managed to forget just how agile and fast Boss was because she was on me in a matter of seconds socking me in the face. I collapsed to the ground and she fell onto me wildly beating at me looking like a wild animal with her teeth bared. I was convinced that she would beat me bloody but she was yanked away and tossed aside. I remember vaguely hearing Benjamin demanding what the fuck was wrong with the Boss while I was down.

"You are way out of line!" Asha snapped angrily, I sat up on the ground rubbing at my chin at first convinced that she had broken it. I found that it was fine though and glanced up to see the others shouting at one another. Boss looked frantic and filled with fury with her fists clenched I knew she would do this, regardless of putting us in danger while she was in this state.

"The Boss doesn't answer to you honey!" Pierce began always loyal to our temperamental leader who appeared to be struggling to keep her hands to herself. Her attempt failed when Asha punched Pierce. I believed that Asha just wanted to hit someone because Pierce didn't do anything to deserve that hit. Boss looked like she wanted to grab Asha by her braid and sling her across the room.

Shaundi ran up gripping Asha from behind and forced the dark skinned woman's hands behind the backs of her head.

"BITCH! You're lucky we are standing in front of Keith David or I'll-" Pierce began but was cut off by Kinzie who was clearly tired of their bickering.

"Enough! He's right, okay? It's a terrible idea! In order to save Johnny we have to directly tap into his mind meaning Zinyak is going to know exactly where we are! You're asking Matt and I to paint a giant target onto humanity's last chance so that you can rescue someone that we never even met! And what is even stupider is that we're going along with it. That guy you just beat the shit out of is risking everything for you to save your best friend and you want to know why, because we can't save ours anymore!" Kinzie snapped haughtily.

Boss seemed to visibly calm but she still was eying Asha like she wanted to slug her in the face for daring to put her hands on Pierce.

"Oleg is dead, Viola is dead, and the world is dead. So how about you stop being a fucking asshole and say thank you for giving us the hope you'll never have." Kinzie finished and I noted that the Boss was more calm and looking guilty. She glanced over at me and some realization formed on her face it was like she just realized I had been the one she beat up. Boss walked over to me and offered her hand to help me stand to my feet.

"I'm sorry." She whispered looking apologetic.

"Yeah, well . . . you could have killed me back in Steelport but you let me go. I can forgive a few punches." I said taking her hand while I spoke and got to my feet. Her brows were scrunched together and her gaze shifted downward before she looked back at me and smiled.

She opened her arms and stepped towards me but stopped mid step and simply rested the palm of her hand onto my shoulder giving a friendly pat. "Get in the chair." I heard Kenzie say and the Boss gave me a quick nod and turned doing as she was instructed.

I would only be able to watch the Boss's actions through the screen for the next three hours. Gat's mind looked like one of those very old but also classic video games, when Boss spoke to him her voice was breathy and it sounded unfamiliar to my ears.

*~*Time Skip*~*

I hadn't really seen the ship so lively before everyone seemed very anxious to meet and speak with the infamous Johnny Gat. I hung back with my hands in my pockets watching in mild interest as the Boss stared and spoke to Gat. Her eyes sparkled and she smirked smugly as he told the story of his abduction, it was clear to me at that point in time that she held great respect for Johnny and also had an amazing deal of admiration towards him.

I shook my head at the both of them and silently walked out of the room hearing the Boss telling Gat that it was great to have him back. From the corner of my eye I could see she lifted her hand and firmly gripped Gat's shoulder.

This just made me admitting my tad crush on her more difficult. For those next few days it was calm, Boss had gone on several different missions and even a few with Johnny. She seemed to have heaps of bloody fun with the guy, literally.

I had been walking down the steps heading towards the storage room when I saw Gat leaning against the wall fiddling with a sharp knife. He was picking at his nails with it as if it was some sort of nail file instead of a dangerous weapon. I heard the sound of feet against metal and I could recognize those light steps anywhere. I crouched behind several cases and peeked through the cracks of them staring as Boss approached Gat looking near desperate to get something off her chest.

"Hey Boss how-" Gat began but was quickly cut off.

"Just shut up. I have to tell you something: for years I thought you were dead, and I blamed myself for it. When you were gone there was a whole in my life that I tried to fill with anything that I could find . . . partying, sex, revenge . . . sometimes a weird combination of the three." She said moving her hands around in rapid gestures. Gat chuckled softly and crossed his arms over chest. The prick.

"But nothing worked . . . nothing could ever make me feel alive the way you did. And I always thought it was because I was depressed but seeing you now has made me realize how much I need you. I know I am not Aisha and I am not trying to be, but if-"

She was cut off when Gat suddenly surged forward wrapping his arms around her and Boss automatically wrapped her own arms around Gat's shoulders kissing him back earnestly. I wanted to pull back and look away but I couldn't seem to stop from staring. He handled her so . . . well he handled her very aggressively.

One of his hands tangled tightly in her hair while the other massaged at her bum for several moments before eventually moving up to grip one of her breasts. Boss gasped pulling back from the kiss looking pained for a moment but Gat was already pushing her up against the wall, he was nestled between her thighs kissing and biting at her neck. The unmistakable sound of something being unzipped filled the air, I heard more strained gasps and whimpers and several curses directed towards Gat who chuckled breathily in response continuing to ravish the Boss. I crept away feeling a pit in my stomach and forced out the sounds of grunts and moans. I felt bitter and used, I wanted to blame Boss and Gat but in the end I couldn't.

I knew full and well what the Boss and mine's relationship had just promised sexual gratification. Boss and I have known one another for more than 6 years but that was nothing compared to how long she has known Gat. It wasn't just sex she wanted from him and I knew that much but I felt something else inside of me, hope. I could still win her over, it wasn't all completely hopeless.

Gat didn't seem like he was interested in starting any kind of serious relationship despite that heartfelt confession. Then again what did I know what ran through Johnny Gat's mind?

The next chapter will be in Johnny's point of view. Again I apologize for any misspellings. R&R please.