𝑰𝒏𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒆

Chapter 7: A Fiery Revelation

Theo's heart raced as he walked home from school, the weight of his secret pressing down on him like a leaden blanket. When he arrived home, Charlie greeted him with a warm smile, but there was concern in his eyes as he asked about Theo's day.

As they settled into the living room, Charlie's question about crushes caught Theo off guard. The truth spilled out before he could stop it.

"I... I'm gay, Uncle Charlie," Theo confessed, his voice barely above a whisper.

Charlie's expression softened, and he enveloped Theo in a reassuring hug. "I'm proud of you for sharing that with me, Theo," he said, his voice filled with love and acceptance.

Charlie's expression softened, and he enveloped Theo in a reassuring hug. "I'm proud of you for sharing that with me, Theo," he said, his voice filled with love and acceptance.

Before Theo could fully absorb Charlie's support, Bella's voice cut through the air like a knife. "You're disgusting," she spat, her words laced with venom.

Theo felt a surge of anger rise within him, but he fought to keep it in check. However, the flames within him flickered to life, a small fire igniting in the corner of the room.

Panic flooded Theo's senses as he struggled to contain the blaze, but it was too late to stop it from spreading. Charlie hurried to grab a fire extinguisher while Bella's shouts filled the room, adding to the chaos.

Theo's heart hammered in his chest as he watched the flames dwindle under Charlie's efforts, but the damage was done. He felt a wave of shame wash over him as he realized the consequences of losing control of his abilities.

As the smoke cleared and the small fire was extinguished, Theo fled from the house, the weight of his actions heavy on his shoulders. He ran into the surrounding forest, the echoes of Charlie's panicked cries fading into the distance.

Lost and alone, Theo struggled to come to terms with the events of the day. He knew he had to find a way to control his powers before anyone else got hurt, but the path ahead seemed fraught with uncertainty.

As he wandered deeper into the woods, Theo couldn't shake the feeling that his life would never be the same again. And as darkness fell around him, he found himself grappling with the harsh reality of his abilities and the rift it had caused within the already struggling family.