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Confused

I carefully slipped out the door in hopes of not waking up Mom. I still haven't told her of my new rank in school, in case everything suddenly changes.

Also...

Am I even allowed to tell her?

This weekend, Gram and I busied ourselves helping her.

She wanted to go out and have fun, the three of us together, but walking has become a struggle for her.

When we got outside people kept giving us pity and sympathy looks.

She noticed and tried walking faster, not wanting this kind of attention; or for Gram and I to witness it.

I saw the pain on her face, physically and emotionally. It broke my heart.

Just...one step at a time Mom...

I cover my eyes with my right forearm as I lean on our house's front door. Trying to (hide these annoying tears./ control my emotions.)

Don't worry about Gram or me...

My throat gets caught.

Why must I think of this now? Couldn't it wait 'till afternoon.

I exhale heavily wavering.

Get it together Nanette. C'mon.

Shaking away these thoughts, I recomposed myself and continued my way towards school.

During the past few days I've also tried learning about my newly discovered ability...or at least I think that's what it was...I haven't been able to do anything.

How did?...

I look down at my hands.

Was that even me?

Closing them slowly, I continued to walk in thought...wondering.

Excitement got the best of me. Result? I'm one of the few to arrive early.

As I was walking towards the entrance, the sound of a car approaching could be heard. I slightly turned to see it parked and someone coming out...

Hunter.

As he held the car door and stepped out, glancing my way he stopped. Staring at me. Unfazed, I proceeded my walk, to which soon I heard a door SLAM! loudly.

Hmph. Angry to see me in this uniform? I'm glad.

Suddenly aware of footsteps nearing, I quickly turned to come face to face with Sky's Chief.

Our eyes held eachother intensely. Both clearly expressing defiance.

What do you want.

He grit his teeth. "To clear a misunderstanding."

Which is?

For a while, Hunter just stared at me. As if debating on what to say or how to say it.