Disclaimer: I do not own Sky High!
Chapter 2
"You're so stupid and rash!" My brother hissed at me and I cringed.
"Look, the guy was being a total douche; I had to do something," I tried to reason with him but it fell on deaf ears. He started another one of his rants when I spotted Warren. He was ahead of us a little bit in line. He had his regular scowl on his face and everyone avoided him like the plague. I tried to change his aura but I was met with something like a wall. I couldn't get through it and this was the first time that's ever happened. Will caught my look and his tone and look softened.
"What's wrong?" He asked worriedly, placing a hand on my shoulder.
"Nothing, I'm fine," I smiled but he saw right through it. Thankfully he didn't pry but I knew he would later. The others were all sitting down except Warren. He had just disappeared through the door that led outside.
"Doesn't Warren sit with you guys?" I asked, sitting down with them. Ethan and Zach exchanged looks and Magenta shook her head.
"No, he's the suffer in silence type, we're friends and all but he prefers to be by himself," Layla answered, taking a bite of her salad.
"So is it true you made Coach Boomer cry?" Ethan asked. I nodded sheepishly and Will gave them a glare.
"You know mom and dad are going to get you for this," He scolded me and I glared at him.
"Hey, he told me to show him my power and I did, now don't make me use it on you Will," I threatened. I looked over at the door and sighed. I grabbed my tray and went outside. Warren was sitting against a tree, a book in one hand and an apple in the other. It seemed that was the only thing he had bought for lunch. I regulated my breathing and walked over. I sat across from him and he looked up.
"What do you want kid?" He asked, going back to reading.
"I just wanted to say thanks for this morning," I messed around with the food on my tray.
"You're welcome, now bye," He seemed eager to get me to leave him alone. I tried once more to change his mood but was met with that stupid wall again. It left me with a pounding headache and I decided to stop. I clutched my head and Warren put his hand on my shoulder.
"You look sick, you alright?" He asked and I nodded.
"I uh just got a headache, it happens sometimes," I told him, which was true.
"Trying to change my emotions?" It wasn't a question, it was a statement. I looked up in shock but my face turned pink.
"I uh you know it's uh… how'd you know?" I asked after my little stuttering bit. He smirked and my face turned darker.
"Your eyes change color, not exactly the most discreet side effect," He answered and I laughed nervously.
"Yeah, that's the only bad thing," I brushed a piece of hair behind my ear.
"So did it work?" He questioned, going back to reading.
"Did what work?" I blinked in confusion.
"My mood, did you change it to what you wanted?" He clarified, turning a page and taking a bite of his apple. I messed around with my food and looked to the side.
"No, I uh can't," I admitted, taking a bite of my lasagna. He looked up in confusion.
"Why not, lost your nerve?" He teased and I glared at him.
"No, I can't, you know meaning unable, not possible," I smiled when he frowned.
"Why can't you?" He asked, placing his book done to look at me.
"I can't explain it, it's like a wall that I can't break through no matter how hard I try, it's actually never happened before," I told him and the bell rang. He stood up and collected his stuff. I did as well and followed him inside.
"Oh and keep your other power under wraps," He chuckled at my expression and disappeared in the crowd. I grabbed Will and dragged him in the hall.
"Warren knows," His eyes widened before he looked at me accusingly.
"It wasn't me, I didn't tell him anything," I shot down his first idea with a glare. He sighed and ran a hand through his hair. You see, people weren't supposed to know about my power or else they'd use me. Also, my parents would have to deal with villains trying to take me for ransom and all that jazz. No one knew about me up until this point. I noticed Coach Boomer along with the other freshmen head back to the gym. I waved to my brother before running after them. I ran into someone and fell back. I looked up at a boy. He had shaggy blonde hair, powder blue eyes, and tanned skin. He smiled and helped me up.
"Sorry, I should've seen you, how could I miss a beautiful girl like you," I rolled my eyes, this guy was bad news.
"Smooth Operator, aren't you," I snatched my hand back and readjusted my beanie. He grinned and shrugged as if too cool to answer my question.
"Bipolarette, shouldn't you be in class?" Someone behind me asked. I knew that voice and I stuck my tongue out at him.
"I'm not bipolar Warren and yes I should be going," I brushed past the blonde boy and prayed I wouldn't meet him again. Cassidy sighed in relief when she saw me.
"I was worried you were going to ditch on me, I need someone for moral support and that confidence zap," She smiled and I laughed.
"No problem, now good luck," I patted her on the back as she walked to the platform.
"So what can you do?" Coach Boomer asked with a sneer. She shrunk and locked eyes with me. I gave her the confidence zap as she put it and she smirked.
"I can control the weather," She told him, her eyes turning completely grey. Storm clouds collected and poured rain onto all of us. She even zapped Coach Boomer in his butt with a lightning bolt. She stopped the rain but we were all still pretty soaked. She smiled sheepishly when everyone threw her glares.
"That was so cool, your power is amazing," I praised her and she turned red.
"Yeah but yours kicks butt," She told me and I smiled.
"Thanks, hey you wanna come to my house after school?" I asked her, hoping Will and my parents would approve and not kill me.
"Sure," She smiled brightly and I returned it. Now, if only the end of the day would hurry up and come.
