Electric Touch - Xavier Thorpe

Chapter Seven

"Our goal is to pinpoint your capabilities." She spoke in a reassuring tone. "Before we get started, you need to trust yourself, you're in control. Your ability listens to you, you are it's master, don't let it control you, and don't fear it."

I nodded, appreciating her kind words. 

"First, we'll start simple," she said as she handed up a light bulb. I looked at her puzzled. "Make it light," she said.

"I-" I started but she interupted.

"Just try."

Oh what the hell. 

I closed my eyes feeling the energy flow through me I tried to imagine my energy flowing into the light bulb. I peeked through my closed eyes, and oh my fucking god, I lit the damn light bulb.

"YES!" I said, excited oh what I accomplished.  

"Well done!" Mrs. Arden said as she wrote on her note pad.

"I cant believe it! I-" and with that the bulb broke in my hand. "I'm so sorry-" I said to Mrs. Arden.

"It's alright dear I was aware your emotions are tied closely to your ability, you were just excited," she said with a smile. 

"I have a few, theories, one is in the forefront of my mind now, so let's do some other exercises. See that light bulb up there," she said pointing up towards a light int the fixture, "I'd like for you to try and take the energy lighting it and then, return it." 

I looked up to the light and did as she said I felt the energy powering the light and pulled it towards me striping the bulb of its light then, exhaling, I returned, it.

"Ah, wonderful!" Arden said clapping her hands together basically jumping up and down. 

I felt proud of myself, she was right I am in control. 

"Now, let's push the boundaries a bit further," she said, "If you're up for it?"

I was on the fucking moon right now. 

"Hell yeah," I said excitedly, Arden holding back a laugh at my enthusiasm. 

"I wan't you to shock me." she said flatly  as if she was talking about paint dry. 

"But, i'll hurt you," I said apprehensively.

 "I think you're more in control than you think." she said with a wink.

"If you say so," I said taking a deep breath. 

She had reached out her hand and I look a deep breath letting the smallest amount of energy reach the surface. I closed my eyes and exhaled and my index finger touched her palm. 

I apprehensively opened my eyes and saw Mrs. Ardens frizzy curly hair standing on end, she was even laughing. 

"Marvelous!" she said, happy her theories were panning out as she thought. "You don't give yourself nearly enough credit my dear, you're in much more control than you think, you cant let guilt and fear hold you back from reaching your full potential." 

I gave her a bashful smile, impressed and happy by my control and abilities progress.

"What do you think I am?" I asked hoping for answers.

"Well I think your ability has to do with energy manipulation but as our sessions continue we will see. Energy manipulation has the possibility to do many things, based on if you can manipulate kinetic or potential energy as well. I also think thats how you get your visions, you could possibly manipulate the energy within neurons to show you memories wether they've passed or not. It's quite interesting actually. I'm very excited to help you figure it out." she said with a smile

"I'm so grateful for all your help." I replied with a smile.

"Of course my dear, also, you don't need any gloves you've demonstrate immense control, and hopefully once your therapy sessions start, you'll be able to control them even with strong emotions." 

This was music to my ears.

"Now run along so you can meet with Xavier." she said playful smirk.

"Yes ma'am, thank you," I said blushing before running off to my room to quickly change. 

I put on my black books, wide leg black pants and a tank top. 

No need to be ashamed of my scars now, no more hiding.

I grabbed my canvas tote and put in my botany textbook, notes, and homework. Grabbing flashcards and extra pens and pencils too. I looked at my watch, it was 6:25, I was running late. I quickly touched up my make-up and sprayed my perfume before rushing down the steps towards the library.

I hope he's still here, I thought looking at my watch, it was 6:45. I wondered around the library heading back towards the study tables. 

"I almost thought you'd stood me up," he said from the cozy spot he had picked by the stained glass window. 

"Eh, I thought about it," I joked, "My session with Mrs. Arden ran a little later than I thought."

"No worries, I get it, how'd it go anyways?" he inquired as I placed my stuff down and sat beside him. 

"It went very well surprisingly," I said with a smile, "In fact I think I might be willing to show you a trick or to." I said in a playful manner. 

"Ah, finally going to reveal some secrets, let's see it," he said matching my playfulness as he leaned his elbows onto the table. 

I looked around observing my options. "See that lamp over there," I said pointing towards a corner. He followed my hand and nodded. "Watch it," I said.

I took some deep breaths and felt the energy within rise to the surface, I released it at my hands to lets sparks dance along my hand before pulling at the light and absorbing its energy. 

I heard him gasp as he looked over at me, the darker room making his features look sharper. "That. Was. Wicked." he said with his jaw dropped. I tossed my head back in the direction of the lamp, redirecting his attention to it as I released the energy back into it, lighting the room once more. 

"Awesome," I heard him say under his breath.

"You know," I said bringing his attention to me, "I never thanked you, for bringing me to the Infirmary, I'm sorry you had to see me go through that, but thank you for being there." I said looking at him meaningfully. 

"Of course, however I do hope to one day maybe get the full story," he said with a smile.

"One day," I said returning the smile, "Now, let's get started. Did you bring your textbook?"

"Yeah about that..." he trailed off

"Of course." I said merely laughing and rolling my eyes, "We can share." I said placing the textbook between us.