Mask Required

Chapter 4 : Trust is a weird thing

Lane's P.O.V

"I'm still in your room aren't I ?"

I couldn't argue with him at that point it was like an internal battle rang out in my head.

Why did I let him stay?

Maybe it was the weird gut feeling I had , I don't know what it is or how I felt but, how can I trust someone I don't even know.

"I can help you control your powers.", his voice was softer and I could feel his stare, "Just think about it ?".

"How will I contact you ?" , Curiosity got the better of me. He smirked before winking at me and walking towards the open window.

"I'll keep in touch princess."

...

Sleep after that wasn't easy . I mean just this morning I watched as Arc Vulcan burned an entire building down and now I'm thinking of letting this guy , this stranger teach me how to adapt my powers. It was all very comic book.

I got out of bed earlier than normal and got ready. I wore my long brown hair down natural and put on my daily makeup . My outfit of choice was a pair of light washed jeans and a baggy grey sweater with my black ankle boots. It was gloomy outside so I wasn't to worried about the chance of rain .

Instead of sitting down for breakfast I gave my mom a kiss on the cheek and headed to school. My mind was still confused. As I pulled into the campus the first thing I noticed was the I wasn't the only person who showed up early . Will was here sitting on our usual bench and reading a textbook. Now I know the cliché bad boys are supposed to skip class all the time and not care about grades. Will was always different, he'd never show anyone but, I know he struggled in his classes but, he still tried.

"Hey Willy."

"Lane hey.", he said. I could tell there was something off about the way he was talking. I remember in the 4th grade when his mom and dad were arguing he came to school and didn't speak to anyone .

"Okay Willy, what's wrong?" , I placed my hand gently on his right shoulder and his eyes closed.

"Nothing to worry about Laney , I'll be alright."

"Will , you-"

"Laney I'm okay I promise ." He said and shot me a small smile .

"Okay fine , then what are studying?", I gave him a smile, "Maybe I can help.".

"Government , Mrs. Rep."

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Our school wasn't to big but, it did have a lot going on . Between clubs and sports , Chloe was always being pulled out of class. That meant today I would have to face Mrs. Rep's government on my own. As I walked into class I immediatly realized I didn't know anyone in the class and decided to sit closer to the windows in the back.

"Okay, class I know winter break was a fun  time for you but unfortunately, you all are back at school and I hope to see you put in your full effort into our newest project.", Mrs. Rep said as the class groaned, "Well, luckily for you all i've decided to make this project fairly easy, you will be assigned partners to do a value on their life history, right down to their past, present, and future.", "This will be a semester long project, so the partner your assigned will remain the same.".

Great first I don't know anyone, now i'm forced to work with some random person.

The door opened followed by shuffling of feet, "How nice of you to join us Mr. Warren.".

"Sorry Mrs. Rep, Coach had some new plays he wanted to run by me and we lost track of time it won't happen again.".

Parker Warren, you know that typical "cliche" in high school of the extremely popular nice football player that every girl was obsessed with? Well, that was Parker. He transferred here in the middle of sophomore year and immediately was out on our football team and eventually became quarterback and captain of the team blah blah blah. I mean yes he was attractive, even I'll admit that. He had the whole boy next door thing going on. He had shaggy dirty blonde hair and a pretty boy smile which made no one safe from his charm.