Touch deprived

Chapter 6

~Haru's POV~

There was nothing but silence in the air when I finished telling everyone what had happened at Yuuki's house. Yuuki was looking at me a bit surprised when I told everyone  how I found out where she lived, but she seemed to look more grateful than creeped out.

"So what exactly is your power? Does anyone else in your family have one?" Yuuki asked, with much interest. I could tell she was excited to know another special. She must have felt so alone. On top of that, she much have not felt like herself with her power being locked away with that stupid blocker bracelet.

"If I touch someone with my hands I can see all their memories. That's why I wear the gloves. I can either search their memories or I can see memories of what they are thinking of at that moment. I can also erase memories temporarily and add memories temporarily." I explained, "I've never had much use for it unless I wanted to know something someone wouldn't tell me. Even then, I never liked invading someone's privacy like that."

"As for others in the family that are specials," Silica started, "I am also a special."

"What can you do?" Yuuki asked her.

"It's pretty lame. I can basically just run really fast," She shrugged, "Like the flash, I guess."

Yuuki shook her head, "That's not lame at all. I think it'd be pretty cool to run at the speed of light! You could be anywhere in seconds."

"It doesn't do any good for our food bill though." My father joked.

"She eats a ton cause she burns so much when she runs." I explained to Yuuki.

Yuuki chuckled, "Well, if that's the case you'll never be fat."

Silica laughed, "Yeah, I suppose that's true."

Silence filled the room again.

"Yuuki?" My mother asked. "I know you don't really know us and everything is a lot to take in, but you are more than welcome to stay here with us if you don't have anywhere else to go."

Yuuki suddenly stood up, brushing off her clothing nervously, "Oh no, I couldn't intrude like that. It's the same both ways. I couldn't expect you to take in a girl you guys don't even know."

"I think it would be best, Yuuki, if you stayed with us." My father stated, "After what I heard about your father I couldn't stand letting you go back or the thought that you'd be alone out there and he could come find you."

Yuuki stood there silently, messing with the bottom of her shirt. I could tell she was nervous, scared, embarrassed, conflicted and unable to fully process what to do now that she was finally out of that house. My heart ached for her. I kept think about what my mother once told me on how parents react to specials and I couldn't even imagine what kind of pain Yuuki has been in over the years. It made me sad and angry at the same time.

"Is it really alright?" Yuuki asked softly, still messing with her shirt.

"Yes, of course it it. Right everyone?" My mother asked.

Everyone nodded in agreement with smiles on their faces. Silica got up from her seat and walked towards Yuuki.

"Welcome to the family." She stated as she went to throw her arm over Yuuki's shoulder but she moved away.

"I'm sorry," Yuuki said, but we all understood why she moved away. Someone who has been abused their whole life  is gonna be afraid to be touched by anyone even if they mean no harm.

"No, it's alright. I understand. Personal space." Silica said, with a small smile.

"Well, now that that's settled. Haru," my mother said, looking at me, "why don't you take Yuuki to the spare bedroom attached to your room? That can be her room from now on."