Anchor [Kai Parker]

Sympathy

I walked home after school today. It takes me about an hour to get there, but it was worth every second. I had all the time in the world to myself and my thoughts. Of course, no one would bother and ask where I was once I got home, so I took my time.

I can't stop thinking about her. All I really did think about was the way she talked to me. Well, pretty much the first time she ever talked to me. She was so sweet and gentle. Had the softest voice that was music to my ears.

That smile of hers just made everything better. Like if I was to hope for sympathy from someone more. From her.  

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When I got home I went up to my room and looked for my black suit. I look pretty dashing if you ask me.

I laid it on my bed, got a clean towel and went to the bathroom. I raised the shower handle and took off all my clothes.  When I take a shower I take 10 minutes, sometimes less, but right now it feels like a lifetime. I'm making sure I am completely clean; washed my hair multiple times and scrubbed my body 4 times.

I got out the shower and wrapped the towel around my waist. I went to the sink and began to brush my teeth. Walking back into my room someone knocked on the door. 

"Who is it?" I yelled.

"Jo, can you please open?" Why did she need to talk to me now? I walked to the door and swung it open. "Um are you going to the dance?"

"Why do you ask?" I said quickly. 

"Your suit is laying on the bed?" She said titling her head to the bed.

"Okay and why do you care anyway?"  She looked at me in confusion. "What Jo?"

I looked away and got clean boxers and slipped them on. "Look...Kai will you just look at me." She said in a soft tone. I turned to look at her white I buttoned up my white shirt. "I know I haven't really been there for you lately. I've just been busy and I AM SORRY."

"Yeah having the time of your life with dad right and your dumb spells."

"Kai please, this isn't my fault.  I'm trying to help myself control this. Can't, you be happy for me?"

"I am Jo, but do you know the pain I've been through? This emotional pain? Everyone treats me like shit in this house. You were the only one I had and you abandoned me too. You said you never would." I had this lump in throat, but I couldn't let her see me cry. Not again. Not now. Not ever. "Just get out please."

"Kai..." She said softly.

"Now!" I yelled.

We stood there looking at each other for a couple seconds. She finally turned around and closed the door behind her. I locked the doorknob and just leaned against the door putting my hands over my face and I wiped my eyes. Today isn't the day to be feeling like this. This is supposed to be a good day. I got up and finished getting dressed. About 30 minutes later I got my wallet and keys and put them in my pocket. 

Walking down the stairs I saw Jo with my mom and dad. She looks amazing. She's wearing a blue dress that hugs her body completely. It opens from the back and flows down to her feet. She has her hair down with a blue flower over her left ear. My dad looked at me and so did my mom. She put her hand over her mouth and looked at me up and down, like if she was examining me for the first time. I looked at Jo, she looked as if she was going to cry. I smiled at her and nodded. With that, I walked out the door. 

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I parked in the parking lot behind the school. I got lucky, this was the only open space.

Who would've thought Malachai Parker would come to prom. The class of 1990 was just the beginning to an end. When I finally graduate I really really hope I never come back to this forsaken city. I will probably do something good out there. Who knows?

When I was a little boy I always wanted to travel the world. Go on adventures. Live my life as fully as possible. I would try to forget about my powers and try to live happily without anyone. I hope I live up to my dream.

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I locked the door and walked to the main entrance of the school. Making my way down the hall to the gym I heard a girl scream. I walked faster trying to find where it was coming from. I opened every class room I passed. Nothing. The more and more I walked the other way the louder it got.

"Someone is really trying to play me," I thought. "Alright Kai no matter what just help the girl." What would I even do? How far would I go to help her? Help. Why would I help her? I don't even know her.

There was one last room at the end of this hall. Mr. Andrews class. I stared at the door hesitating to open it. "Mmmm aghhh!" I jumped up at the sound. I opened the door and saw Alex. What is Alex doing in here? He wasn't alone. He was with Kasey. Destiny's best friend. I really would have thought she was being murdered or something, but no it was entirely something else.

"Kai!" Alex said surprised. Kasey pulled her dress up hiding everything she had beneath.

"I-I'm sorry." I closed my eyes and shut the door. I ran my hands over my face and walked to the gym. Once I opened the door my eyes scanned the entire room. Looking for Destiny. Why? Was I about to tell her what I just saw? I couldn't. She would be devastated. I can't do that to her, but she has the right to know the truth.

As I walked away from the door I felt a hand on my shoulder. I grabbed the hand and turned around. "Ahhh Kai! What the hell!" I looked down at his hand.

"This can't be possible" I thought. "I'm sorry. I have to go." Alex grabbed my arm and turned me to him. I just looked at him and punched him.