UNIQUE

10

Jakes POV

So I finally had the guts to talk to Her.

When I saw Her for the first time I felt there was something different about Her, but i wasn't sure if She was different to that point. Now I was. She really was of my kind, there was no doubt. Only a person that was extra sensitive to spirits could have seen the blonde girl and I knew that.

- What's wrong? - Brian asked.

-How long until recess? - I asked ignoring his question.

At that very moment, the bell rang and I ran out of class. It was time.

I went to the cafeteria and took a seat, waiting to see her.

***

Marjorie came walking to my table. She had a funny expression on her face, a mixture of confusion and anxiety

She took a seat beside me and for a few seconds, we looked at each other not knowing how to start the conversation. At last She broke the ice:

-So... How are stuff going?

-Fine.. I guess.

More silence.

-Look, there is something I must ask you, but You must be totally honest.

-Go ahead- she encouraged me.

-Okay, this may sound really, REALLY weird...-i warned.

-I am weird so that's fine with me.

-okaysoiwaswonderingif ....

-Please speak a bit slower?-She asked

-Sorry-I took a deep breath-I was just wondering if during that fight with Katy you saw a blonde girl.

 Marjorie didn't answer.

-If you don't want to talk about it that's fine.

-you saw her too. So I'm not the only crazy one- She said at last.

I couldn't help laughing at her comment.

-you're not crazy, nor am I. You are....ummm..... how will I say this.....gifted.

-gifted?

-Some say gifted, other say cursed. It all depends on a point of view. 

-Okay so are you suggesting that I have some type of ....power?

-Look I know it's hard to believe, but I once went threw this as well. Is there any type of animal that You see frequently? that nobody else can see?

-cats-she mumbled.

-Cats

I thought for a second. That meant something about her,if I could just remember what my instructor had said about that....

-BLACK OR WHITE?-i asked shocked.

-does it matter?-She asked defensively

-It's okay. I just need to know the truth.

-Fine-she sighed.

               flashback

I was seven when it all started. I was going out with my mother when I noticed a little white kitten walking next to me,it was simply adorable.

''mom look at this kitten"

''what kitten?'' She asked confused

I pointed at it but she still couldn't see it

''don't be silly Marjorie there's nothing there.''

I  tried to grab the animal but it vanished before I could try.

Some people around us started looking at me and laughing.

''Marjorie stop with this nonsense this very instant''

''It's true! He was right here!''

''STOP"

She grabbed my arm and pulled me towards her

''We are going home now ''

She thought it would end there but it didn't and for the next few weeks I continued seeing the animal, and She continued thinking i was just lying.  One night, I was feeling thirsty so I got  up and went to the kitchen get a glass of water. I saw my parents there so I quickly hid behind the wall since I was not supposed to be up at that hour.

-Don't let it bother You,She just want's to get your attention, She'll get over it- My father said

-It's been weeks now. do You think she has a problem?

-Maybe. I'm not sure, but her real mother also had serious mental problems. It could be genetic

-Should We give her back?-My ''mother '' asked

-Not yet.  Wait a bit longer. She's still rather young, lets take Her to the doctor.

-If We want to give Her to the orphanage, now is her best chance. She's young and cute- My mother argued.

-NO. I like her and she's staying. -My father ordered.

i felt tears going down my face.

-Fine-My ''mother'' replied-I'll accept her, but I can never love her in the same way I love Ary. You must understand.

I couldn't keep quiet anymore. I started crying out loud.

That's when I heard steps in my direction.

-what the hell are you doing HERE?-My ''dad yelled