"Oh there you are." My mother said as I walked through the door into her room at the hospital.
"Hi mom, it's good to see you." I said as I walked closer towards her and noticed her tossed brunette hair, and the medical equipment surrounding her.
"How has man handsome man been?" She asked giving a small smile. I hated it when she called me that to, it isn't as if I didn't think I was. I mean if I go in public I can notice the stares from girls but I've never acted on it. I was always just trying to avoid getting connected. People around me always seemed to get hurt or worse... I don't want that. Especially for someone that I care about.
"I've been good mom, just wondering how your doing." My mother asked me. "I've been wondering where you've..." She wasn't able to finish her sentence because of the violent fit of coughing that shook her body. She grabbed for a napkin I quickly went beside her and put my arm behind your neck to support the coffin I knew that it probably wasn't going to work out in the end but I decided to give it a shot anyway it's the least I can do I've already lost my dad to whatever he did but now I don't want to lose my mother to the same fate. So I knew that I needed money to save my mother's life, because if there was no money there was no hope. so I started stealing and that is why I started. But honestly The Thrill Is exhilarating from risking your life you just never want to stop. As my mother stoped coughing I looked down at her and seen that the blood that was layering the napkin did look good. I knew that it would end up like this but there's always a chance of her getting better. They always say you have to get better before you get worse.
"It's OK honey, I know it doesn't look good. But it's a slow process." My mother told me but I could tell the worry that was leaking into her voice.
" I know mom" I said weakly.
"So honey what's new , where have ya been." She asked trying to change the subject.
" well for starters I got a new way to pay these bills off so maybe..." I started but she interrupted me.
"John Evens I don't want you stealing to help little old me. I didn't want you to start and never do." She ordered me. I knew she'd never agree with how I paid the doctor bills before. but we didn't have a choice so she just kind of accepted it a little bit I guess. I don't think she ever really did though, she never liked what I had to do she said it reminded her of my father.
"No Mom it's not like that. it's something where I don't have to steal anymore. it'll get better don't worry but sooner or later you'll be back home. And we can just leave go to Paris or London. Just leave everything behind." I always told myself I'd be better after this was done, because if I stick around there is a higher chance they would figure out and lock me up. so I always had to stay on my toes while I was here but once I finished it all and I didn't have to steal anymore, we go somewhere else so we didn't even have to worry about what happened just forget about it all.
"Oh honey, maybe one-day." She told me.
One thing nobody knows about my mom is that she was 16 when she had me. yeah I know it was early but it all worked out, I guess I mean she's sick and I'm a theif so that's kind of not working out. but I figured maybe one day we can all just put this behind us because I'm done trying so hard even though I know that I'm far from it I just wanted to have everyone safe.
"Honey my medicine is kicking in I'm gonna pass out hear soon." She told me. So I sat up and gave her hand a reassuring squeeze.
"Ok. I love you mom, I'll talk to you soon ok?" I told her and stood up, gave her hand one more reassuring squeeze and a smile.
When I got outside of the hospital I just sat there for a minute. I didn't really know where I wanted to go now. I know I have a house but I'm not sure if I really want to go there at this point or if I just want to go around somewhere. It's not anything personal with the house I love that house but when I go there I'm alone. So I'd rather go somewhere and do anything then just sit in that empty big house all by myself. I guess I could go get clothes because school starts next Tuesday. And I don't really know what I'm going to do there except possibly just do what I need to do to pass and leave. I never really hung out with people in school. I actually enjoy being around people but I never really wanted to get them stuck up anything. So whenever I would get asked out or has to go to a party I would just blow them off.
As I open the door to my house and walking in I relished in the sight of what I have got me. All I have to say is Mr Davenport isn't cheap. From his house to hear it's maybe 6 or 7 miles at most. So it's about in the same vicinity as his so from his house mine is just a little smaller. I got say it's nice to be able to sit in a house and say its mine, rather than the old abandoned "
apartment that I stayed in. I have to say this is one big upgrade.
15 minutes later
" hey Mr Davenport what can I get you?" I spoke into my phone.
" listen John I want you to come down to the lab we got something important we might need your help with." He told me. I knew I needed to do what ever he asked so I could earn my keep.
"Ok I'm on my way right now, I'll be there soon." I told him hanging up the phone went and grabbed my shoes and bandanna putting it in my pocket. I grabbed my bookbag that goes across my body, slipping a extra pair of clothing into them in case I ruined the ones I'm wearing. Slipped on my shoes and grabbed a pair of sunglasses and put on a black tank top and a pair of slim fitted jeans. I stepped out of my door and locked it grabbing my headphones and clipping them around my ears and grabbing my phone sliding on the Bluetooth and pressing play. As I started jogging to mr. Davenport's house. The trees that were around looked beautiful as the sun cased them in a barrier. When ever I exercised I always thought about how I was gonna get money, but now I'm not even thinking about money, I'm thinking about the scenery around me and the grass that grows around the road as I pass by. The houses I pass by with people outside mowing the grass and sitting on there porches with their family and kids. Kids... That's a no-no a never to happen, I can't even spend enough time with a girl to think about kids. But if I ever had a chance to... I still wouldn't want any. I don't trust myself enough to keep people around.
As I came up to Mr Davenport's house. I stopped and grabbed my bag out from behind me and dug in to grab a bottle of water I keep in there. After I took a couple gulps from the bottle. I grabbed my headphones and turned them off, put them in my bag and switched Bluetooth back off on my phone and looked at the gate. It's still shut, I pushed on it but it didn't open so I jumped up and grabbed the top and threw myself over the top. I caught myself on my feet and started walking up the driveway when I came to his house. I walked up the porch and knocked on the door. I stood there for maybe 30 seconds. Listening to people talk on the inside when the door opened. I looked towards the door and seen a girl looking to be 15 with long brown haired down each side of her face.
"Hi umm can I help you?" She said to me looked at me oddly as if she was trying to figure me out. I looked at her back for a couple seconds.
" called me, I'm supposed to see him." I told her as she rose her eyebrows quickly and pulled her head back.
"Oh your John. It's nice to meet you, I'm Bree." She said towards me. I gave her a quick smile.
"It's nice to meet you... Could I speak to me Davenport please." I said again. Really I wasn't trying to be rude I was trying to get there so I could get this done. It's not like I complain about being alone then when I get with people I want to be alone, I just don't want to hurt anyone. Well not anyone that isn't in my way.
"Oh yeah he's in the lab. I'll show you." She told me. I know where it's at. But something stopped the words in my throat, clogged them so nothing could escape.
"Thank you." Wow...that's all I can get. A thank you. I followed her a s she walked through the living room and towards the elevator. The air was thick around us as the elevator went down. It was like unspoken words that couldn't escape or 2 people who are meant in court. She looks fine though, with a smile on her face and eyes wide with glee. She looks about 15...cute...no I need to stop thinking about this.
The door opened and we walked out towards the middle where two boys were arguing back and forth. At a computer was a small black boy and were at. I walked towards them.
" ." I called towards him when the room went quiet and every body looked towards me.
"Oh your here. Everyone I have a announcement. I have noticed that we don't sneak very well. So I have asked John to join us. As part of the team..."
"Sweet. What bionics do you have?" The tall one asked.
"He doesn't have any so he doesn't need to recharge. So his job is to go and...do every thing you can't." He said slowing down at the end. They all looked back at each other and the boy with the royal crown came up. "Well I'm chase , the leader. And this is Adam." "I'm Adam." He interrupted. "He's also the dumb one... And you already know me." Bree said. I looked at all of them. "Oh and I'm Leo. The mission specialist."Leo said.
"Well I'm John." I told them as they all have a small wave.
"OK guys I'm glad we are all getting to know each other but I got a mission Alert. It's at the factory outside town. It's holding chemicals that they are going to dump in the ocean. We need evidence to put them down and stop them." He said pulling up a 3d image of the building. I looked at it drowning it out looking at the building. But one thing that pulled me out of my trance was...giggiling. I quickly looked back and noticed Bree on her cell phone. I quickly looked back at the model.
"I'll get on top, go in the the vent system, and open the door so they can get the vials filled." I said as they stopped and looked at me. "Is that OK?" I asked them.
"That's...great actually. Can you do that?" Chase asked. I looked back at him.
"I'll open the door I'll call you over the headset when it's open then we can get this done." I told him grabbing my bag and pulling out my bandanna.
"Hey we have a uniform for you." I stopped and looked at . "nonono. You didn't say any thing about a uniform." I told him.
"Come on we are a team. Teams where matching uniforms." He said. I looked at him and at the team, who was arguing with Bree because she was on the phone with Owen. Dammit. I knew I was stuck.
I grab ledge to ledge going up the wall until I reach the top. I look back at everything that was past me. The scenery of the trees and the city was beautiful. I turn and go towards the vent. I grab at it and try to find a place I can fit my hand so I could get a grip.
I climb down the vents until I find a opening down to the floor. I jump down and look around. I'm in a office,a really dark office at that. I go to the door and open the door. I look back and forth. There is nobody around. I walk down the hallway towards the double doors and throw them open.
I look out the doors and stare at the stars. Stars. Stars are a good. I love to be able to look up and see possibilities beyond our world.
"Hey guys...doors open come on in..."I'm interrupted belt a swoosh and after throwing my hair around. I turned and follow the flash. I get to a open corridor and see Bree filling tubes. She isn't in uniform... That's not fair. I'm the one who hates looking like a acrobat team.
"Bree... What are you doing? You could have been seen." I told her. She looked at me quickly then back down.
"I'm meeting Owen. I got get this done fast she said filling the last one.
"Sorry but I got go." She said. "I'll see you later John." She took off. Wow she's...something I guess. I grab the vials and put them in my bag. I meet with Chase and Adam half way.
"Hey Bree came filled them were good got them all...let's go something's up. I haven't seen anybody." I told them walking past them towards the door.
AU I hope you all enjoy... Took me forever to write. But I got haha so I want to thank my reviewers for criticising. Really showed me things thank you and I do take requests on what the want in the story so keep that in mind please. I like working with people so see you next chapter