Power up

Chapter 12

The rest of the day went by as I thought it would. 

People whispered and pointed at me with awe and fear. Apparently the teacher that was with my grandfather decided to tell everyone what the fuck I was...or wasn't?

I don't really care at this point. I'm a freak. A weirdo. What the hell am I doin- my bad got off track for a second.

Can't even do a simple dialogue correctly.

Or monologue...

Anywho...

Flora and Fauna have been subtly avoiding me which I figured since they were scared to even touch me. I tried to explain to them that my gloves stop me but they don't seem to care.

I'm back to being the outcast.

"Emerson, can you come to the front of the class please." My teacher for power control asked.

What the fuck does he want.

I huffed and made my way to the front of the room.

"Take your gloves off please."

"Nah. Imma pass on that. I can already imagine what this is gonna be like." I tried to tell him no.

"This is a power control class and you sir showed at lunch that you have zero control of your powers." He argued back.

"Because I'm the only one like me. You can't teach what you don't know."

I was over this damn school and this class.

"Just trust me. You aren't a freak Emerson. You're different and I need you to trust me and that I can help you." He pleaded and I let out an annoyed sigh.

I took my gloves off and tucked them in my back pockets.

"How do you feel."

"I feel normal."

"Okay, now touch me." He never broke eye contact with me as he said this.

"No." I was firm with my answer.

"Emerson please trust me." He pleaded again.

I breathed in a deep sigh.

This shit is gonna go left. I can just feel it.

I slowly reached out and touched his hand. He held mine and I felt my powers start to awaken and vibrate within me.

"Now, think of giving life not taking it. Think of gaining not losing. You gain power not steal it. Do this out of love not anger or hate."

I looked at him in his eyes and breathed out slowly and calmly.

I felt his power beginning to transfer. I kept thinking positive thoughts trying to focus on gaining and not stealing.

Before I knew it my power shut off on its own and my teacher was standing there perfectly fine and not dead.

"See, I've noticed you take powers with anger which triggers you to almost kill the person. But taking with respect for ones powers will let the person live and you get something in return.

Now, my power is water manipulation. Here is a cup of water, and I want you to try and move the liquid not the cup."

I looked uneasily at him but focused on the water in the red solo cup.

"Move and think like a wave and the water will follow suit."

I did as told and the cup began to shake.