Powerless

12. You Forced My Hand

I stood there staring at myself in the mirror and frowned. Why did he have to bring those up? All those time something happened... Now Patton is gonna be super weird about all this. It was better when people thought I was powerless. God... AND WHY DID I AGREE TO SHOW HIM!

"I am such a moron!" The mirror shook and cracked slightly in response to the surge of energy that blasted from me. I gripped the sink tighter feeling the air buzzing around. My mask vibrating off the sink and onto the floor. "Breathe, Cassidy. Breathe..."

Normally I never take it off. Never... My father worked something out for the night but for the most part, I am wearing that mask 24/7. But... Seeing Ghost like that... It made me realize... He may have lost part of his sanity but...

At least he has control.

I don't.

Just standing here without my mask on, I have cracked my mirror. I have sent my tv to the great beyond. I even surged out my phone. I have no control over any of my powers. I have been wearing this mask since I was 8. For 13 years this mask has been suppressing my use of my powers but it was still there. It's been building and getting stronger as they all do but I never once learned how to use it.

Because the more powers you have and the more you use them the higher the strain. I could snap... At least that's what my everyone keeps saying. But more importantly, what if something happens again? What if Roman cant help? What if I'm trapped or worse? I need control. That's what this school is about? 

I took a deep breath and frowned as the crack in the mirror started getting bigger. Small steps... even the tiniest get's you going somewhere. I grabbed my mask off the floor and put it back on. Suddenly the room went cold. Everything stopped vibrating and the air just seemed... still. 

"Caz? You ready yet?!" I narrowed my eyes as that loud obnoxious person started pounding on my door. What is he even... "CASSIDY?!"

"Fine, hold up." I ran out of the bathroom and quickly opened the door, to see a very annoyed Roman just standing there about ready to start banging on the door again. I saw Patton standing there with a look of worry on his face.

"So are you ready yet or are you going to be the only person not coming on the Vaca?" Roman pushed his way in and just sat on my couch looking around at the mess everything was.

"You mean the training trip? I clearly remember Mr. Sanders stating it wasn't for relaxing. Also who said you could..."

"Oh, come now kiddo. I'm sure there will be time for some fun. The teachers aren't going to work us to death." Patton said as he followed me back in. I just groaned and ran a hand through my hair.

"I'm not so sure about that. I heard that Mr. Kjellburg and Mr. Mclaughlin are the one taking us." They both cringed instantly and Patton started to whine.

"Nooo. But then that means we'll never have any fun. Felix is a hard... butt." I laughed a little and Patton shot me this look.

"Sean isn't that bad, I'm sure he'll at least let us sleep." Roman groaned and I shook my head. These two are ridiculous. "Anyway, where are your bags?" My smile fell and I shook my head. "Wait, I was joking... Are you seriously not coming? But... But... It's a vacation!"

"It's more training. And what happened to 'get out of here, freak'." I could see Roman cringe and I just sighed. "I just don't think I should go. It's a training trip and I am powerless. I would just get into peoples way."

"Caz." Patton was giving me this look that sent shivers down my back. "Get your suitcase. We'll help you pack. We still got some time. We can make it."

"YEAH! IT'LL BE A PACKING PARTY!"

Next thing I knew I found myself staring at that bus in total shock. Not only did they manage to pack my bags, they dragged me out of my room, AND somehow got me here on time. Roman was already sitting in a seat staring at me with this big smile on his face.  I shouldn't be going. I should go back...

"Come on, Caz. It's going to be ok." Patton grabbed my arm and started leading me on the bus with him and I actually felt myself start to smile. "I won't let you be alone." He sat down in a seat and pulled me in with him smiling. "Not anymore."

"Fine, you guys win."