Fear of the dark. [YiZhan FF - Mystery Thriller]✔️

21 - Blackout

21 - Blackout

After the argument was finally settled, and unfortunately we didn't have time to look around the basement, Zhan and I went into one of the unused patient rooms and talked about the abilities he and his family have. And I was also interested in the boot camp thing that had been talked about.

Zhan said, "Our families lived together in one house for 15 years, so we grew up together. Even when Yanli and I were little, we had the abilities to sense others' feelings and thoughts. Our parents knew that. And they did everything they could to protect us. Yanli and I, we were, well, somehow always much too weak and too soft and often couldn't handle the feelings of others that we sensed. And so our parents decided to send us to a boot camp at the age of 14. A whole year of hard drill just to make us stronger. Become more tougher, you know what I mean?"

"Mmm, I understand. And how come the red eyes?" I wanted to know.

"Honestly, we don't know. It happened for the first time a year ago, and it doesn't happen very often. The doctor who has taken care of the three of us since we were kids said it could be that my body is at its limit. But it could also be that I'm about to develop a new skill!

"And how have you guys kept this a secret all these years? I mean, didn't anyone notice that you were different?"

"Well, our doctor made sure of that. He made false reports in which he wrote that Yanli and I suffer from agoraphobia. So fear of crowds. But also fear of panic attacks and fainting in public. We went to a special school in Yunmeng, in the province of Hubei. There was a school there for kids like Yanli and me, and then later Cheng as well."

"And can you really communicate telepathically?"

"Yes. But we can only do that with each other, not with others."

"Can you influence other people's feelings?"

"If they are unstable and allow it, sometimes."

"Have you influenced my feelings, too?"

"Of course not."

"Have you been able to see past lives of my soul too?"

"Yes."

I found this so incredibly interesting that I just wanted to know more, especially about my past lives. But Zhan said there was still time for that and the next moment the announcement came, lights out. We ended our conversation, at least for now, and went back to our room with the others.

As I held Zhan in my arms and tried to fall asleep, I couldn't stop thinking, what if they from the institute heard that Zhan, Yanli and Cheng have special abilities? Because when that came up, the elevator doors were still open. I can't, won't, and will not let those from the institute, get their hands on my Zhan and his family.

First thing in the morning, I will look for a way out of here. No matter what happens, I will make sure that we all get back home and that no one can harm Zhan or his family. Who knows what the ones from the institute would do to them. I don't even like to think about it.

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It is 8 am and still it is dark in the station. Neither did the announcement light on, nor did the light turn on at 6 am. We are now sitting in candlelight in the dining room waiting for the lights to come on. I have a strange feeling.

I don't have to be an empath to know that my cute boyfriend is anxious. He's clinging onto my left arm, and has been since we got up. Is it inappropriate that I think he's especially cute right now? Is it also inappropriate that I'm proud that he trusts me and trusts me to protect him? My heart is totally racing at this moment. Not only with excitement, but also with love for Zhan.