Title: Illusion of Grandeur
Pairing: Rex Godwin/Jack Atlus
Prompt 012: Meek
Rating: T
Genre: Angst
Pairing: Rex Godwin/Jack Atlus
Summary: Jack doesn't want to go home.
The screams and cries, his fans, lifted his spirit and boosted his confidence. Made him feel less weak.
"And Jack Atlus wins again! Let's hear it for the D-Wheel king!"
Jack had his victory mask on; drumming up whatever bravado he could muster. His incessant practicing had obviously paid off. Though, he knew it was all for show.
Somewhere in the teeming crowd, Jack caught a flash of silver. His benefactor was watching intently. He knew whenever he won, Godwin benefited.
Here, Jack was indestructible. Back home, he was a meek beaten dog again.
Jack didn't want to go home.