-Remedy City-

Characterized by violence and drugs. Characterized by corruption. The state has forgotten this city.

"Billie." Elise sat on the sidewalk and felt a warm hand on her neck. Billie's other hand slipped naturally into the neckline of her shirt.

"I have a surprise for you." His voice hoarse and eyes blurry. Elise watched him rummaged something out of his pocket. 

"The stuff is clean." Billie commented, due to Elise's skeptical look. His hand gripped her jaw tightly. A tough caress. A kiss. Elise's trust was too great, her skepticism not enough.

"Moma hates our relationship, 'member?" Billie laughed. His tousled blond hair bobbed to the beat of his voice. He sat down on the wet sidewalk with a loud sigh.

"We do not have a relationship. We fuck and you're just obsessed with me." Now Elise had to laugh. It sounded bitter, but he wasn't lying. Elise has never felt this alive, since she met him.  Billie's demanding gaze fixed on the drugs. The grip on the bag tightened. Elise wished he would look at her that way too. But, after all, she hardly knew him. She met him at her uncle's bar only a few weeks ago. He was totally stoned.

 Nevertheless, Elise saw something in him. It was like a rush. The sex was like a rush too.  

"All right, how is that supposed to work?" Elise pointed at the bag. Fear and excitement spread through her. Billie was grinning from ear to ear. 

"Ells, that's the right attitude."