A great big thank you to my reviewers thus far (Ranta, 4evacrazy and Thunder-Handicapy-Godess), for I am a vain creature and praise is my lifeblood :). I am also quite a careless creature, for it was pointed out to me that some less-than-nice language warranted a T rating, which is probably a good idea considering some of the mature themes that might come up. So anyhow, this fic will now be rated T to be on the safe side.
Disclaimer: I don't own it.
Wrath
When Archie and Atlanta fought, it was like listening to a pair of siblings (sexual tension aside). Their tousles were loud, boisterous, and often resulted in things getting broken. The others had learned by now to roll their eyes and ignore them, though it was sometimes more amusing to sit down and observe with a bowl of popcorn. Besides, after a good punch or two, they were best friends again, and everything was just dandy.
When Jay and Theresa fought, it was a different matter altogether. More like listening to Mom and Dad on the brink of divorce. It was a time when the others lounged in awkward silence and tried not to listen to the low, venomous hiss of the leader and the psychic's voices in the next room. Like parents, they tried to keep their discord under wraps and appear responsible and controlled in front of the kiddies, but it was impossible to ignore.
As the hiss began to escalate into a roar, Herry shifted uncomfortably on the sofa. Archie and Atlanta glanced at each other, then turned unseeing eyes back to the skateboard magazine between them. Odie ducked his head and cranked up the volume on his iPod.
Neil sighed and subtly shifted closer to the others. He hoped Jay and Theresa would get to the inevitable make-up make-out session before the neighbours started complaining.
Sorry if this seems a little OOC – I know that Jay is usually Mr Calm and Collected, but it has been shown once or twice that even he can quake under pressure (i.e. Dreamweaver). And Theresa has quite a prominent temper, as we all know. So, this is just one example of those times when tempers clash.