"God, I hate Kent so much right now. James is absolutely heartbroken. " Kenji punched one of the punching bags. It swayed back and forth. "But man these things are awesome. Hey. Are you two listening to me?"

"Is James feeling better?" Warner asked, quite to Kenji's surprise.

"I thought you didn't care about us," he retorted.

"I care about anyone important to Juliette," he stated, without the slightest hint of embarrassment. "So, will you answer my question?"

Kenji sighed. "Well, he's starting to get used to it-Adam abusing him that is. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing, but that's all your fault you know?"

"My fault?" Warner blinked, "I believe Kent should be able to adapt to the situation. He needs to stop hurting his younger brother because of his own anger."

"Should we go find him?" Juliette asked.

"Might be sort of dangerous right now," Kenji said. "Last time I saw him he tried to murder me."

"Adam's power won't work on Aaron and if I really release my ability he can't handle it either," Juliette replied.

"Ah, good point," Kenji rubbed his head. "Good luck with that. What do you even want to say to him anyway?"

"Well," she pondered for a moment, "I just wanted to apologize. You know, for being so harsh. And to help him realize that the world doesn't revolve around the two of us anymore. That's what we both used to think. I've realized that we're here to help everyone, not obsess over our own problems."

"Damn girl, you'd better write that down. Once Adam starts swinging at you, you'll probably forget."

"And we must make him stop trying to kill everyone," Warner sighed.

Juliette pushed the button on the elevator. "So," she said. "You know where Adam is right?"

"Of course," Warner replied. "I live here. So do you, now," he turned to smile a little at Juliette, whose heart melted a little bit.

Then her eyes darkened. "I can't believe you're still letting him stay here," she said. "He's been trying to kill everyone since we officially announced that we were dating."

"I thought you liked Kent."

"Not when he's trying to murder us. Me especially. He won't even let me talk to him. That's not Adam anymore."

"That's a good point," Warner nodded in reply. "It's as if he's losing his ability out of hysteria. I can read every single one of his feelings now, unlike before."

"Him becoming stronger won't help us much anyway. How is getting better at blocking off our powers good for our purposes?" Juliette narrowed her eyes.

Warner stared at her for a bit, then continued facing ahead. "You've become quite heartless," he said simply.

"Sorry," she sighed, relaxing her shoulders. "I'm just a bit annoyed at everything lately, you know?"

"Even me?" Warner pretended to act shocked, bringing a hand to his mouth.

"No," Juliette laughed. "Never you."

"Hmm, that's good. Because you'll be with me for a long time," he grinned, with that perfect smile.

"Well you sound quite possessive," Juliette tried not to blush.

They stopped in front of Adam's doorway. "Adam, are you in here?" Juliette knocked on the door. There was no reaction. "Hey, at least react." There was still no reaction. "Hey Aaron, could you check the security camera's data?"

The door finally burst open. "Don't call him that," Adam snarled, hand shaking on the doorknob.

"I thought that would get a response," Juliette said.

"You..." he swung an arm out. Juliette easily caught his fist and pushed him backwards, dodging his attempt to trick her. "Do you really think you can hurt me?" she asked. "Not to gloat, but I am a lot stronger than before. Everyone's gotten stronger actually, except for you."

"Are you insulting me?"

"Or maybe she's just speaking the truth," Warner added.

"You stay out of this!" Adam lunged at both of them, but they easily pushed him back, both with a single hand.

"Stop this, Adam," Juliette said sternly.

"What are you, a dictator?" Adam growled.

"I could be if I wanted to," Juliette laughed a little. "But seriously."

"Why are you even here?" Adam turned around.

"I wanted to talk," Juliette said with a more normal voice.

"Then make him leave!" Adam pointed an accusing finger at Warner's face. Juliette gave a slight nod.

"Will you be alright, love?"

"Of course. It's not like he can hurt me at this point."

The door clicked shut. "Now!" Adam directed a powerful kick straight at Juliette's stomach. But it was poorly aimed, and she easily moved to the side to avoid it. "You little-" he stepped back, preparing to knock her over. But as he ran forward she flipped him right over her shoulder, causing him to hit his head on the floor.

How could he have changed so much...in so little time? she thought.

"I hate you!" he screeched. "Leave!"

"Fine," she turned to walk out. This isn't the Adam I want to apologize to.

"You're just going to leave like that?" he grabbed her wrist. "How weak are you?"

She twisted her wrist out of his grasp and pinned his arm back. "I'm stronger than you." she opened the door and walked over to Warner, who was still waiting. "Let's go, Aaron," she said, and slammed the door behind her as Adam fumed.

"For some reason," Warned chuckled, "I found that display of yours just now really funny."

Juliette puffed up her cheeks. "What was so funny about it?"

"Well," Warner tried to smother a smile, "When you're out in public, you seem so powerful and strong and intimidating. But when we're alone," he paused to hide a laugh, "You're just a sweet, innocent, naïve little girl." As they turned the corner, they heard tiny, cautious footsteps and a soft click.

"What was that?" Juliette whispered.

"Let's find out," Warner whispered back. They slowly moved around the corner. James was looking around frantically to check for other people and his hand shook on the doorknob to Adam's room.

"James don-" Juliette started.

Warner put a hand over her mouth. "Shhh, love, I don't think he wants us to know he's here." They watched him silently.

"Adam?" James said softly. "Can I come in?"

"What do you want," he replied in a gruff voice.

"I just want to talk."

"Fine."

Juliette turned to Warner. "He wouldn't physically hurt James right?"

"Well," Warner said, "I wouldn't be so sure. After al-"

A huge crash sounded from inside Adam's room. "James!" Juliette screamed. She ripped apart the metal door and rushed inside. "James what happe-Aaron! Aaron come inside!"

"What it is love? What happened..."

James sat in the corner. A shard of broken glass was stuck in his face. He had cuts all over him, all bleeding heavily.

"Adam what have you done to your younger brother!" Juliette yelled. "Look at him!"

"Whaaateverrr," he said in a slurred voice. He always gets healed by himself anyyyywayyyy..."

"Adam..." Juliette's eyes widened as she looked around the room in horror. "Adam have you been drinking?"

"What of it?" Adam said drowsily. "Who cares." He staggered to his feet. "Either way, just get out of here."

"No." Juliette stood firmly.

"Whaddaya mean no?"

"Aaron could I ask you to leave for a bit?"

"Of course." Warner stepped right out of the way. He stepped through the mangled mess of the door. "Call if you need me." He walked away, perfectly calm as always. Except that he was shaking.

Juliette's entire body was shaking. She shielded over James' body, knowing the consequences of what she was about to say. "Adam Kent," she said, then shook her head. "No. It should be Adam Anderson, because you are no better than your father!"

Sorry for slow updates-I'm still writing two other fanfics. :I Thanks for reading, and please leave a review! :)