|- Superhero Couple -|
-Chapter 3-
He's My Brother!
Previously:
'Hey, Troy. I want you to meet Kenneth and Daniel. Kenneth is Gabriella's…' I interrupted Mr. Montez.
'Boyfriend?!' I said, suddenly.
Gabriella spits the drink that she's drinking while the others laugh hysterically.
I'm just standing there, stunned. What's happening? Am I in trouble? Is one of them really is Gabriella's boyfriend?
Gabriella's POV
I thought, why the earth is he thinking either of them is my boyfriend rather than both of them are my brothers? Strange… This is gonna be super embarrassing.
I saw Troy getting very uncomfortable and kindda ashamed because of his reaction. So I explain to him. But before that, I give the others a 'dead glare' to shut them up.
I turn to Troy, smiling weakly, 'Troy, they are my brothers. Kenneth is my elder brother, 18. He has a girlfriend, Jessica, whom is coming here right now. And that is Daniel, 2 years younger than me, single.'
'NO!!!!! Why did you invite her? Can't you give me a break?' Kenneth said.
'I'll inform Jess about you reaction later. Thanks for humiliating me!' I replied with a smirk.
'HEY! I didn't..'
'Hey, everybody!' Jess walks in and walks towards my brother and pecks him on the lips.
'You can take my place, Jess.' I said quickly.
'Thanks, Gabby!' She replied cheerfully.
I went for the seat beside Pappy. There's a seat between me and Troy. I don't to sit beside him ater the scene. This is gonna be so awkward!
Just about I wanna excuse myself for the washroom, Jess asked. 'Who's this?' Pointing Troy.
'This is Troy, the guy Gabby's training.' Kenneth explains.
'Oh, the guy that Prof. Eric and Greg always talk about.'
'Yep, it's him'
'Umm, I'm going for the washroom.' I quickly excuse myself and went for the door.
Moments later, Danny, my younger bro walks up to me. We are very close, apparently. We talk about random stuffs and we know each other so well.
'Hey, sis! Wait up!' Danny yelled.
'Wassup, lil bro?' I replied him.
'Just wanna check up on you, after that scene.'
'Aww, thanks. I'm fine. Really. Don't worry.'
'I can see you fell for Troy boy.'
'You are freakin' kidding me. I'm so not!'
'Yes, you are! I can see it in your eyes. Admit it, sis!' He said in a playful way.
'Even though I do, we couldn't cuz I'm his mentor. We shouldn't date.' I explain.
'Who in the world said that? It's ridiculous.'
'I just said it, Dan!'
'Oh, so what? You're 16, you can date!'
'I can't. Remember Gorris? I hurt him because he tried to kiss me. I CAN'T DATE!'
I had a really bad experience on dating. Last year, I met this guy, David Gorris, just one year older than me. At first, I thought he was so sweet and gentleman. But one night, he brought me to his dorm and tried to kiss me. I use my protection shield, try to avoid him from doing that. I'm not ready at that point. But he didn't give up, he held both of my arms and push me towards the wall and kiss my neck, roughly. I tried hard to get rid of him but I failed. Just when he was about to reach my lips, I pushed him and used my 'flying plates' and threw them to him. He hurt, badly. I do feel guilty but I was just protecting myself. And I swear I'm not gonna date a guy like him anymore. Since then, I rarely go on dates. I'm scared of my first horrible dating experience.
'That's different. You are just protecting yourself. Forget about that stupid guy. That guy is no good for you. Troy's a gentleman, he suits you.'
'David was too, at first but it turn out differently. Danny, I'm just not ready yet.' I sigh.
He hugs me and rubs my bac. 'You will, one day. I trust you could, Gabby. I know you could find your Mr. Right.'
'Thanks, Danny. You are one of a kind.'
'Of course! I'm a Montez!'
'And Montez has great genes!' We both laugh.
'Okay, genius Montez, I think we should head back for dinner.'
I groaned. 'Urgh!.. Don't remind me. It's going to be a long night.'
Troy's POV
I know Gabriella is trying to get out of this awkwardness. I sense that she's really uncomfortable and tense. After she got out, the other guy, his younger brother, David? Don? No! Daniel. Yes, Daniel went out for her. I just hope everything will be alright.
Just then Mr. Montez speaks to me. 'Troy! I see you care about my Gabby really much. I don't mind you date her but do what's important first. Discover your power. Feel it and control it. Don't let them control you! I know you can be the hero we are finding years after years. The one who can save the Earth from 'the Darkness'.'
'Oh, no. Mr. Montez. I'm just Gabriella's trainee but she's very nice. I won't hurt her. You can trust me for that. About the powers, I really don't know anything about them. And being a hero?! ME?! I don't think so. I don't even know what's my power is. By the way, what is 'the Darkness'?'
'I know you won't hurt her. BUT if you did, make sure I'm on my way to kill you.' We laugh.
He then continues. 'You just have to believe in yourself that you have power and you can be a hero. You will find out what's your power is, Troy. It's only the matter of time. Don't rush yourself but don't be too easy on it cuz we don't have much time. Gabby will tell you about it tomorrow, I guess.'
Just then, Prof. Eric replies. 'She will. And she's coming back now. Kenny, stop making fun of her or I will tell Jessica about..you know what.'
'Tell me what?' The blonde girl named Jessica said.
'Oh, it's nothing babe. Everything's alright.' Kenneth said and giving a 'pleading look' to Prof. Eric.
Seconds later, Gabriella and Daniel came in and went for their seats. I still feel that Gabriella is very tense.
'Okay, bring up the food.' She said.
Moments later, some food pops up from the center of the table. Unbelievable! But the food is delicious, better than my mum, apparently.
After the dinner, I thank them and excuse myself and walk out of the room. Since I'm still new here and thanks to the flirtatious gals this noon, I'm having a hard time to find the path to go back to my dorm.
Just when I was about to turn left, someone call my name.
'Troy!' It's Gabriella. Even though I didn't show, I'm so happy and excited deep down inside.
'Hey!' I replied. 'What are you doing here?'
'I figured you are still new here and you had some distractions this noon so I come for your rescue.' She's so caring! One of a kind!
'Thanks.'
'You're welcome. Should we get going?'
'Yea, lead the way, Ms, Montez!' I said in a different tone.
She giggles. Her voice just sends chills down my spine. I just wanna hold her or touch her so badly. After the handshake this morning, I never get another chance to. She's so perfect!
We walk silently down the hallway and went in different terminals and elevators. Minutes later, we finally reach my dorm.
I stand by my door and do the 'password thingy' then turn to her.
'Thanks, Gabriella for taking me 'home'. I do the air quotation marks when I said 'home'.
She giggles, again! 'You're welcome. Take a good rest. We'll be starting at 10 tomorrow. I will wait you here. Your breakfast will send to you at 8.30. Be sure to eat them, you'll need it. Trust me. Good night, Troy! Nice meeting you.'
'Will do. Thanks again. Nice meeting you too. And uuh..about just now, I'm sorry. I'm just overreacting.'
'It's okay. Don't mention about it. See you tomorrow.' She replies while smiling.
'Good night.' I hug her, unintentionally. But luckily, she returns my hug too.
'Night, Troy. Bye.'
'Bye.'
I wait until she turns at the corner then I walk into my dorm.
'What a day!' I said to myself.
I prepare myself for bed and I found out that there's a new digital clock on my side table. Besides that, there's a backpack on my desk. Inside, they have different kind of stationeries. I have a MacBook Air in it too. Cool! And more books on my shelf. My wardrobe has some additional clothes. Some casual, some formal and more suits. I got some swimming trunks too! Some boots, slippers, shiny shoes, sport shoes and some special designed shoes. I think it goes with the suits.
When I wanna get into my bed, my Mac 'rings'. I take it with me and get under the covers. I received 8 mails. I just received this Mac and now I have mails?! Incredible! It's my schedule for tomorrow. And some notices, a map for this massive building, rules in this building and lastly a message from Gabriella. She wrote:
Troy,
If you have any problem, call me. You will have my number in your PDA. It's in your side table's drawer, first one. I save some contact info's in your Mac and PDA. Check them out when you have the time. Reset the settings and change the passwords. Be sure to put your security code in it too. See you tomorrow. Night ^^
G.
She's so thoughtful and caring.
I take my new PDA from the drawer. There are a few contracts in it. Including Gabriella, Prof. Eric, Mr. Montez, Kenneth and his girlfriend, Jessica and Daniel. And some contact number of the departments in this research centre. Same goes with my Mac. I'm gonna thank her tomorrow.
After I change the settings in my Mac and PDA. I went for bed. Then I reconsider Mr. Montez words.
'Troy! I see you care about my Gabby really much. I don't mind you date her but do what's important first. Discover your power. Feel it and control it. Don't let them control you! I know you can be the hero we are finding years after years. The one who can save the Earth from 'the Darkness'.'
Different of questions pop up in my mind. Will I get along with Gabriella? Will I discover my power before it's too late? Will I be the hero that saves the Earth from danger and most important, what or who is 'the Darkness'?
Here's the 3rd chapter. I try my best to make it longer.
I'm working with the map now.
Enjoy!
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