Institute of Whispers

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I slammed the passenger door and I'm met with a concerned face, "Just drive."

Silence followed on the way home but out of the corner of my eye I could see his mouth opening and closing, trying to make out a sentence or even a word but I'm glad nothing does.

All I needed was silence right now...but I can't help but talk, "Okay, you were right, he was a douche. I just didn't want your annoying judgemental-self to be right," I look out the window and I swear I could hear the smirk spread across his face, "Again. I'm not one to say 'I told you so', but, I did. Twice. I accept your apology." Another date from the human high school gone wrong. Sometimes I'm not sure why I bother. 

I rolled my eyes and checked the time on the radio. 8:25pm. It didn't even last 30 minutes. I heard a light chuckle before a click and music flowed through the car. I tapped my fingers to the rhythm and with just enough light, I make out the shapes of the houses and type of fences that become familiar.

The car pulled up on the driveway and I grab my bag but my body didn't move. "Don't want to go in?" I shook my head and look down at my house keys, ready at hand. I felt a hand on my shoulder and I look at the concerned face, the same old concerned face that has saved me more than I can count.

I attempted a reassuring smile, I'll be fine. No more dating I guess for now on. 

We waved goodbye through the window and I watched the car drive off before unlocking the door and stepping back into my human life.

As I walked up the stairs solemnly, I heard the sports commentators yelling in the microphone on TV in the other room and smell a weird scent coming from the kitchen. Must be one of my mum's experiments on a 'different and healthy diet that I should go on', "Hi Danny!" Dad yells out, not taking his eyes off the screen in front of him.

I mumbled a hello as I reach my room down the hallway.

My tiny, small room. Sometimes I'm surprised I could even fit a double bed in here.

I flopped onto my bed of pillows but just as I start to drift off, my bag started to vibrate.

I turned over and without looking, I dug my hand inside and lazily feel for my phone, not bothering to read who it is, I just answer it, "Hello?" I sat up slowly and look at my vanity mirror on my right, my hair was a mess, that's probably why it didn't last.

"Is this Danielle?"

"Who's asking?" With my free hand, I closed my door and started to undress.

"Have you received your test?" It's a female this time.

I cleared my throat and looked through my PJs as I spoke, "No?"

Silence.

"Let your Mentor know you got a call from Kelly at The Office." the line died.

I sighed and walk over to the window and tried to relax.

For a moment, I enjoy the wind against my face and my skin is cool and my mind is empty as my chest warms slightly. I ignore the yellow glow emanating my chest.

'Miss me already?' the heavy voice echoed in my head.

'Got a call from Kelly at The Office, know anything?'

Silence.

'10am. Usual place.'