Descendants of Magic

CHAPTER XXI. - CHOICES, CONSEQUENCES AND CONNECTIONS

I am not sure it is the right thing to do. I am not sure about anything really, but I know I can't be just sitting here if there is a possibility I am a ticking bomb. I've gained more people in my life that I care about and I would rather be the one that dies rather than them so if my brain turns into a slime in the process, I am willing to do that.

Me: I trust you, Mr. Hale. I want you to try and push through the block. Please, get into my mind.

Mr. Hale: I've told you about the complications and I am not even sure it will work.

Me: I still want to try. I don't care about me.

Mr. Hale: You should. You are valuable.

Me: Because am the one of the few Zeus descendants alive so now I am going to be treated like something fragile? I've survived a lot of hardships during my life, I can do this.

Mr. Hale: We shouldn't just do it on a whim.

Me: I am ready. I don't care what happens to me, just search for the answers or at least for something to help me out, please.

Mr. Hale: Let me at least inform Principal Haydos just in case we need help.

I agree at least on the last suggestion because I am willing to take the risk and fry my brain but not if something were to happen to Mr. Hale too in the process. There should at least be someone else around to keep an eye on us. I watched Mr. Hale as he placed all the paper sheets on one stack, then tried to even it out and then set it aside. My eye connected with his that suddenly turned into the unnatural crimson color I am somehow used to now and after a few seconds his eyes returned to the usual green shade. Is this how he "informed" Principal Haydos? I was in awe of his powers even more and slightly jealous because that's one hell of a good power. I guess he doesn't need a phone then. Why did the girls say he is not strong or useful back then? I mentally noted to myself that if there is a chance to talk about it, I will tell them not to underestimate Mr. Hale again. He told me that he explained the situation briefly to the principal and that they will monitor it from the outside because he wanted us to have privacy. He then stood up from his chair, adjusting the black vest he is wearing, pulling it down a little bit and then walks around the desk, making his way to me and sits on the side of the couch. He took one of the small pillows that were placed on the couch and put it on his lap. Will this be so scary that he needs to hug something? My eyes darted down on the pillow that's lying on his thighs and then my gaze shoots up to stare at him in shock, my heat rushing into my cheeks.

Mr. Hale: Come and lie down, place your head on the pillow.

Me: WHAT?!

Isn't this too quick? Or weird? Why even should I do that and what is going on? I got flushed by heat and I am probably red as a tomato right now. I scooched a little bit back, making a space between me and Mr. Hale, at least until my back hit the arm rest of the couch. I gulped while I stared into his intoxicating orbs. Mr. Hale only chuckled and then explained he doesn't mean to do anything with a slight smirk after the "naughty" left his lips. He needed a proximity and also to touch me, my temples that is, for his powers to have the best chance to pierce my mind. And that also lying down is a safe option just in case I go into seizure or something that could endanger my life since he doesn't know what it will do to me when he will try to break through the shield in my mind. But lying down on his lap is kinda crazy no?! I started to think about other options because despite him being young and handsome, I am not going to lie on my professor's lap. If he needs to have a grip on my head and I should be in a position from which I won't fall or anything, I could also just sit on the ground. I asked if it would be okay if I just sat between his legs and my head would be right between his knees. He didn't think about it for long and agreed. Whatever suits me better, he said and I couldn't tell if he also had the same thought as me about the position he suggested but there was an unknown emotion spread on his face. I slid down from the couch while Mr. Hale spread his legs apart for me to place my body between them and then throw my head back, placed it down on the pillow and closed my eyes. My heart was beating like crazy because this position, this situation is insane. I know that I asked for him to try and read my mind but I didn't even dare to imagine how he would do it. The blood was pumping around my body, I could feet the heart beat in my chest, ready to jump out when Mr. Hale placed his warm hands on the sides of my head. I opened my eyes and regretted it immediately because I was met with Mr. Hale face that is hovering above mine really really close.