I'm Not Insane (BoyxBoy)

Chapter 15 - What Do I Do Now?

"So, you're obviously a very powerful Special. That's great," Rosaline says, scooping eggs into her mouth.

We're currently seated at the table in the kitchen, eating breakfast. Rosaline made us food, and it's super good. I haven't this kind of food in years: a nice, home-cooked meal.

"I guess so."

"So what is it exactly that you do?"

"I disintegrate-slash-corrode anything I'm either near or touch."

"Wow, a rare power, too," she whistles. "Well, compared to you, I'm basically nothing. I can analyze anything or anyone, especially whether someone is a Special or not. I can usually sense a person's ability as well, but the medicine still in your system is interfering with my ability, but I can sense Kano's."

"Cool," I whisper in awe. "Wait, what is his ability?"

The question has been nagging at the back of my mind for a while now, but I didn't ask, seeing as I've just met the guy. But, already, we have a huge connection. I'm honestly a little worried, seeing as Asher and I also had a quick connection after I got over my initial shock. My heart jerks at the thought of him, so I push it away. Be strong. 

"Fire manipulation. I can control fire," he replies.

"Cool~!" I exclaim, sitting up more and looking at him with wide eyes.

No wonder I saw that fire in his eyes! I almost spew out a bunch of more questions, but I keep my mouth shut. I think he didn't want to say anything because he doesn't like to talk about it so much, and yet, he already told us? So, why didn't he tell me what his ability was when I first met him? I told him what I do, after all.

"It's nothing, really. I've seen far more interesting abilities. I'm honestly interested in seeing your ability, Ryan. I wonder how powerful you really are."

"I don't want to know, to be honest. I'd rather not become a pile of ashes anytime soon," Rosaline pipes up, grimacing afterwards.

"Okay, whatever. What about you, huh? Where did you come from? You know he's a hospital escapee, and I'm a run-away; what about you?" Kano asks Rosaline.

"Uh," she says, looking down, before looking back up again. "Well, I'm an escapee, as well, but I'm a war escapee. I escaped from ACoV."

My eyes widen. That's where they almost sent me. They said something about a war, and Asher told me I would be killing other Specials. Is that what Rosaline was doing? Killing innocent Specials because she had no choice? To think that someone like her - so innocent-looking and gentle - could kill...

"Did you... did you kill people?" I whisper.

"Luckily, no. I was used as an analyzer. I would analyse a person, find their ability, then select someone that would be able to... defeat them. I was also used as a human computer for certain tasks. It was awful," she whispers, shuddering.

"How'd you escape?"

"While out in the field, I was in the line of fire for one of the people I sent, but then the victim, they... jumped in front of me. I don't know why, but that one sentiment made me feel something for the first time in a while. I ended up starting to feel more after that, and next thing you know, I was starting to skip my doses of medicine and pretending I'd been taking it, since we self-administered. I know that seems like a bad decision, but we were cold and emotionless toys; we took our medicine without a single thought.

"Then, after gaining enough strength and a conscience, I escaped, using one of our missions as a way to escape without being noticed for a little while. I ran after that. Ran and ran, until I collapsed on the porch of this cabin. 

"I thought someone lived here, but when I checked, no one was here, so I claimed it as my own house. I even found a smaller part of Vadem that I now use as my means for food and income. I have a job, too. I'm a cashier at a bookstore. It's a small job, but it pays. I go soon, actually, and I'll buy groceries as well. You two can stay here; I would be lonely if you didn't. So, please, make yourself at home," she says, before getting up, and heading upstairs.

"Woah," I whisper.

"Come on. Let's go upstairs," Kano mutters, before leaving as well.

I sit for a little longer, still lost in thought. Rosaline's honestly had it so much harder than me. I feel horrible for thinking that my problems were even that big. I mean, sure, they are awful and will haunt me for the rest of my life, but Rosaline's lost so much, and yet here she is, showing kindness to us.

I'll have to thank her as soon as I can. 

"Bye, guys! I'll be back soon!" Rosaline calls, jogging down the stairs with her things.

"Thank you," I whisper, making her freeze, turning around to look at me with a confused look.

"For what?"

"For being so nice, for letting us stay here, for sharing your story. For everything," I explain.

She smiles softly. "It's no problem. After what I did before, I want to be able to make up for it all, starting with taking care of you two," she says, before walking to the door. "Tell Kano I said bye! I'll be back by around five!"

I wave to her, and she waves back, before she opens the door, slips out, and closes the door again. I sigh, looking around. What do I do now? There's really nothing to do, is there? Usually, Asher and I would end up talking away the hours, but now, I realize I haven't even thought of what to do after I escaped. I just had escaping on my mind, and then walking with Kano here, I didn't have time to laze around. What do I do now? 

So, I know this is going a little slow, sorry, but it WILL get more interesting as the plot thickens and the characters develop. I'm still quite new at this, and I'm sorry if it shows in my writing skills.

NEXT CHAPTER MAY BE A DAY OR TWO LATE, but even if it is, I will try my best to just post the next chapter on schedule. This is only because I really have no idea how I'm supposed to continue from here now. I don't want to rush things, neither do I want to make things suuuupper boring.

I'll figure something out, though, trust me.

Sorry for the long A/N!

-Mel