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Chapter 10:

Life's "Little" Surprises

I sit here in the school cafeteria, alone at my table. I look out the window and there isn't anymore snow. Just people, sunshine, green grass and blooming plants. Spring is nice, aside from the allergies that come with it. I tear my attention away from outside and turn to look at Roxas's table. He's laughing and goofing around with his friends. I can't help but smile. Next he gets up and leaves the cafeteria. I pull out my phone real quick and pull up Ginorah's number. Over the past couple months I've been going over where her and I should meet. I decided that it'd be at the local diner. Their food is decent and so is the coffee. I finish typing the text and send it out. She may not answer it right away, but at least she'll get it.

Me: Hey, it's Axel. Just wanted to let you know that I decided on a place of meeting. It's called Starville Diner. This town has weird names for things...

I don't expect a response for a while. However, my phone buzzes. I look to see that she has replied to my message.

Ginorah: I remember eating there once before. But it was a long time ago. Just send me the address and I'll meet you there on Friday around 5.

I smile, then a wave of nervousness flows over me. This would be the meeting of my birth mother. I have a few questions but I have no idea how to ask them. I take in a calming breath and reply to her:

Me: Ok I'll google it and message it to you after school. Looking forward to seeing you. Bye for now.

I tuck my phone away, as I look up I see someone I really don't want to. It's Naminé, she has fire in her eyes. I think it may have something to do with Roxas. After all, she blames me for why he hates her. Which was in no way my fault! "Tell me something, how did you do it? Threaten him, pay him?" She asked in a demanding tone. I raise an eyebrow, wondering what the hell her problem is.

" 'Scuse me? How did I do what, to whom?" I asked in an agitated voice.

"How did you make Roxas like you? Then make him turn on me..." Called it! She crossed her arms and stares me down. I'm unfazed, I roll my eyes and pull out a book. I start reading it, in the hopes she would leave me alone. However, that isn't case... She smacks the novel out of my hand, making it fall on the floor. Why can't people understand: when I have a book out, it means, LEAVE ME ALONE! "Now you'll pay attention, won't you?"

I pick up my novel and set it on the table. "Bitch, what is your problem? I didn't do anything to Roxas. If I remember correctly, you're the one that dumped him over text. Calling him names, then you had the nerve to text him the next day, begging him to take you back. You treated him like a toy, and took advantage of his kindness. I don't blame him for hating you. It's your own fault." I tell her like it is. And apparently she doesn't like that. Aw poor baby.

Naminé clenches her fists, she got in my face. "My problem is that you stole him from me, you misfitted freak! It's your fault, not mine." Some of those words I am used to hearing, they tug at my heart in a rough way. I don't let it show though. "Ever since he's hung out with you he's become a different person. So, how about you do us all a favor and leave? Maybe after that, he'll come back to me." She was sounding so high and mighty, much like some others I knew, and it's pissing me off!

My power grew within, I'm dying to use it to push her away. But I decide against it. I get up from my seat and go up to her, she cowers back. "How about you go fuck yourself? Now I really see why he can't stand you. Why he cried over you, I'll never understand." I shove passed her and go up to the school roof where I read in solitude. Not before grabbing my pack of cigarettes and my metal lighter of course.

While sitting up here, I smoke a couple of cigarettes as I'm reading. It calms me down a little. Just being near that girl gets my blood boiling. Blaming me for the crap she started. Her and Seifer would make the perfect couple!

I take in another drag and bookmark my page. I stand up and stare out into the school's courtyard. People are chatting with one another. All the tables full, it's so hard to get a seat out there by yourself. Whether it's under one of the few trees or out in the sun. I hardly sat out there for that reason alone.

As I continue to look out from the roof, there's a pair of arms that wrap around me from behind. I smirk because I know who it is, it's Roxas. I feel him holding me tighter, as if to comfort me. "You going to be alright, Axel?" I hear him ask in a soft voice. I take in my last drag then throw the cigarette butt down. Then stepping on it to vent out some more frustration.

"Yeah, I'll be fine babe. There's no need to worry." I reassured him. He lets me go after that. I then turn to face him, there's concern in his pretty eyes.

"If you say so. Anyway, I heard Naminé got in your face, then you took off. What did she say to you?" The look of concern fades and in comes a new look. The look of agitation. I take in a deep breath an explain what went down. He isn't happy about it. Wonder if her attempt to hurt my feeling was a way to get back at Roxas. Who can really say?

"She just can't get it though her thick skull. Can't say I'm surprised..." Roxas sighs then sits down. I pull some cinnamon gum from my hoodie pocket and chew it. Just in case we kiss, wouldn't want him tasting ashtray. After that I sit by him, he leans on me, resting his head on my shoulder. "Though one part about that is funny. She thinks you stole me from her." He giggles, then wraps his hand around mine, I hold it tight. My heart rate goes up.

I crack a smile and chuckle. "You're right that is funny. I mean, it's not considered stealing if she dumped you. I was just lucky enough to be there to get you when she did. Nothing makes feel better then knowing that I have you." I stroke his cheek and he blushes. I spit my gum out and stole a small kiss from him. After I move back, he lets go of my hand and stands up. I look at him curiously, he then pulls me up. Next he lightly shoves me into a wall, looking me in the eye. I smirk, "and what has gotten into you?" I asked in a flirty tone.

Roxas bites his lower lip. "You always know what to say to make me crazy." He said in a hushed tone. He then grins, goes up on his toes, then kisses me heavily. He pushes me harder into the wall. I kiss him back the same way. I love it when Roxas gets all frisky like this. After a few minutes I take over and push him into the wall. We continue to kiss passionately, he makes those ever so sweet noises. My hand makes its way under his shirt. His skin is so smooth and warm. What I wouldn't give to go further than this...

I reach for his the lining of his pants and start playing with it. As I go to unbutton his jeans, he lightly pushes me, I stop and he shakes his head. I now feel like a complete pervert. "I'm sorry," was all I could muster. I turn away. We haven't even exchanged an I love you and here I am trying to get in his pants!

"Axel... I wouldn't mind that. Especially if it's with you. It's just, I don't want to have sex on a school roof." I hear him say. I turn to him and he's blushing. "Not exactly romantic...or comfortable.." He starts twiddling his thumbs.

"You have a point there...but I'm still sorry that I got carried away. Heat of the moment." That was my lamest excuse...ever. Roxas laughs and just hugs me, I hug him back. I love you so much. I wanted to say it so bad, but the words are caught in my throat.

"We should head back. You know before the school calls in our absence?" Roxas said and he's right, the school would tattle on us. Our moms won't be too happy about that. We let go of each other, I grab all my school belongings I'd brought and carry them. Roxas and I head back into the school building, the halls are pretty much empty except for a small group standing by some windows. A very familiar group in fact.

As I'm walking with Roxas to his locker, I'm getting paper balls thrown at me. I look back and see Seifer laughing, "you like that, goth freak?!" I notice Naminé is standing by him, as is Riku. Only Naminé is giving me a menacing look. I'm again aggravated. I liked it better when they ignored me! I roll my eyes and keep walking alongside Roxas. Who looks just as annoyed as I am.

They continue to throw balls of paper at me, and eventually a ruler hit me. That's when I lost my patients. I hand Roxas my things. "I'll be back in a minute." I told him, Roxas glares at the group, then nods. He carries my things and went over to his locker. As for me I walk up to Naminé and her guy pals. "What is the matter with you? Can't you people leave me the hell alone?" I don't get and answer, instead I get a shove from Seifer and Riku.

"Do I have to repeat myself Axel? You took Roxas from me." Naminé said with a smirk. "Not to mention you've humiliated both my good friends." Oh trust me, they deserved it!

"Ok first off lady. You did this to yourself, you had it coming. Second, Riku punched me for no reason and last year Seifer pushed me out of my desk." (Which is how the fight between him and I started back then.) "Just goes to show what a bunch of bullies you three are. Not only to me, but most of the people here at school. " There's anger in my voice. These three have seriously gotten on my last nerve. "Which just makes you all a bunch of jealous cowards."

They get angered by that last bit I said. The boys swing at me, but I dodge no problem. They try again and miss. Naminé just watches, still having that grin on her face. I threw a punch at Seifer then at Riku, hoping that would knock some sense into them. That fails, not surprising. Then I get punched in the face by Riku. I stumble back only to be kicked down by Seifer. I hit the floor, as soon as I try to stand up but Seifer knocks me back down. It's then I see Roxas run up to Seifer and sock him one. Seifer stumbles back a bit. "What is the wrong with you three?!"

"He started it Roxas." I hear Riku say. "Don't get why you hang out with such garbage." He kicks me in the side and it hurt. Roxas goes up to him and pushes him away from me. I manage to stand up, feeling sore all over.

"You call him garbage, yet you're the ones being rotten to him." His words had some bite to them. "I know for a fact he didn't start anything. Axel isn't that kind of person. He'd never hurt anyone unless they gave him a damn good reason." He had fire in his eyes.

I hear Naminé laugh, she steps up to Roxas, "you really believe that Roxas? How sad." Next thing I know Riku knocks Roxas down and he lands on the floor. As I go to help Roxas, Seifer grabs me then slams my face into the wall. My nose starts to bleed as I fall on the floor. Seifer leaves me there. He goes over to Roxas and yanks him up. Then throws a punch. Roxas's lip starts to bleed. "I told you, you'd regret it, didn't I?" I could feel my power desperately trying to break free. This time, I may let it loose.

"Stop this. It's insane." Roxas cried out, only to get punched again and again. He tries to fight back the best he could...Only to fail, it got to be too much for him. He's now laying on the floor. "Please...stop." He begged. And that's when I snap. I stand up, my eyes move towards the windows near them. My power taking over me, my fingers flex and I make the windows explode. Naminé screams along with Riku and Seifer as they all get cut with shards of glass. The noises were enough to make everyone come out from their classes.

I regain complete control over myself and power, but I don't run away. I walk over to Roxas and help him up. He then puts his arm around my neck, my arm goes around Roxas's waist. Seifer then starts spewing accusations. To get Seifer to shut up, I shoot him an intense glare. "Shut your goddamn mouth already. No one gives a fuck." My words are filled with pure anger, making Seifer go silent. I then leave the area with Roxas.

I manage to get Roxas to the bathroom, where he and I clean ourselves up. I look in the mirror and see that my cheek is swollen. My nose hurt too (among everything else,) thankfully, nothing is broken. Roxas is pretty banged up as well. After that, I help him to an empty classroom. I sit him in a chair. I pull out my phone and call my Mom. I explain to her about the attack, and she's furious. I leave out the part about me making the windows explode though."Those little bastards! I am pissed! I'll be there to pick you up right away. Then I'm giving the principal a piece of my mind. Anyway, love you Axel. I'll call Annette and tell her everything." After that Mom hangs up.

I put my phone away and go over to Roxas and sit across from him. He looks at me, "you made the windows explode." His voice was shaky. I notice he has small cuts on his face, I had hurt him. I look away shamefully. Seems I'm full of shame today. "Your power is pretty strong..."

"It can be...in times where I get angry beyond breaking point...or terrified. Shit like that happens and people get hurt." I still can't look him in the eye. I feel his hand on my good cheek, he turns my face towards him.

"I can see that...but it doesn't change my thoughts about you." He gives me a little kiss in which I melt into. My face then starts to sting; however, I ignore it for a moment so that I can enjoy his kiss. Roxas pulls back seconds later, then holds my hands. "Just think, now we might get some days off." He said with a a halfhearted laugh.

I chuckle and shake my head. "Maybe. Then again, a few broken windows won't stop Xemnas from keeping the school in session." Even though we could use a few days off with no homework. "He'll probably have tarps taped over the opening and have it fixed over the weekend."

"That's true. But I'm going to take the rest of the week off anyway." Roxas takes in a deep breath then looks down and the floor. "You know...I never imagined that she'd have Riku and Seifer hurt us like this...and you said I shouldn't of worried..." And there it was. My old advice biting me in the ass. Not the first time that's happened, and I'm sure it won't be the last.

"I know I said that." I pause for a second, then continue, "I never expected this to happen. I underestimated her. I won't make that mistake again." I pull him into my arms and hold him. Feeling like a complete idiot. He returns my hug, but it doesn't feel as warm as it should've.

"I can't be mad at you for that." His hug tightens, hurting me a little. "It's not your fault, none of this is." Roxas lets me go and smiles at me. Even after all that, he can still smile. He's tougher than I thought. And that just made me fall even more in love with him.

After a while, our Moms show up and they raise a whole lot of hell. My Mom even threatens to press charges. Then the parents of the three bullies all start badgering my Mom and Annette. They look them in the eye and told them all to shove it. It's then each parent and teen is called in and spoken to in private with Xemnas. We all explain ourselves. What the outcome of this will be, I have no idea.

Once all is said and done, I stand near Roxas, he grabs my hand. I hold it and give it a squeeze. We look at each other with worried eyes. "It'll be fine baby." I whispered to him. He nods then looks away, letting go of my hand.

Xemnas looks angry, "what you three have done is inexcusable! Attacking two students, then lying about whole incident. Knowing full well it would be caught on camera. To think I was blind to this. I'm so embarrassed. To insure you three won't be causing anymore of this reckless behavior. You're expelled!" I have never heard this man raise his voice. It kind of scared me. I cling to Roxas, who looks at me strange.

Seifer then decides to jump in and get in his last word, "but Axel did start this. He always does. He even made the win-" He gets cut off when Xemnas raises his hand.

He glares at Seifer intensely. "That's enough out of you Seifer. From what Helen has told me. You're the one that torments Axel on a regular basis. In fact, now that I think of it, you must be the real culprit who messed up my car." It's then I wonder what his change of heart is. This guy hates me, right? "Now you and your friends pack your things and get the hell out of my school!" I could see that my Mom had a smirk on her face. Justice had finally turned in my favor. About damn time.

Naminé pulled some fake crying thing, but it doesn't work. Xemnas sent her and the rest of them out of his office. He turns in his chair and sighs harshly. I approach the desk. "Sir...if I may..." I swallow hard as he turns around. "What made you take my side? I mean you've never liked me."

Xemnas looks up at me. "Well for starters, the cameras proved they're all liars. Though I can't understand how or why those windows exploded out of nowhere." I mentally face-palm myself, for doing such a stupid and dangerous thing. "Anyway, the other reason is that I now see that you're not a bad kid. You've proved that to me these past five months. Helping a student with his scores. All while trying hard to keep yours up too. That made me realize, a kid like that, isn't a trouble maker. Just a young man with a lot to offer the world. Which I why, I'm going to give you that recommendation." I smile, having finally been seen as I should've been. "Let me know where you want to go and I'll make out the letter and send it personally."

I get numerous hugs from my Mom, Annette and Roxas. They all congratulate me. Then my body starts to ache. Mom leaves for a minute to pick up Reno from work so that he could take my truck home. No way Mom would let me drive when I'm like this. After getting our belongings, and exchanging one quick kiss (while no one is looking.) Roxas then leaves with his Mom. As for me, I'm taken to the hospital to get checked out. I see Roxas again sitting in the waiting room. Man oh man, what a day this was.

I spend the next few days at home. Mom took care of me, taking time off work to do so. Spoiling me and making sure I heal correctly. I don't mind this, but she won't let me go anywhere. That's going to be a problem, seeing as I'm supposed to meet Ginorah at five today. There has to be a way to convince Mom that I'm well enough to go places. I mean I feel fine, the pain has died down and the swelling in my face has gone away. I think it's safe to assume I can go out now.

I go over to my mirror and get all good and ready. Throwing on my best black jeans and the shirt Roxas had given to me for Christmas. It looks really good on me. Of course what doesn't? Anyway, after making myself presentable, I head into the living room. I put on my boots, then as I reach for my keys, Mom catches me. I curse at myself. "Axel, you're still hurt. You should be up in bed." She spoke with worry.

"Mom, I'm looking and feeling better. See?" I point to my cheek. I covered up the bruise with some...foundation and concealer. Yes, I wear that stuff sometimes. Sue me. Anyway, Mom doesn't look convinced. "Come on, please?" I asked of her.

She sighs, "that depends. Where are you heading off to?" Mom raises an eyebrow, looking at me with suspicion. It's then I think to go to Sweet-Hearts Bakery. I believe enough time had passed to start going back there in the afternoons. I kind of miss my afternoon snack and coffee.

"The bakery." I quickly say. "Then maybe to Barns N' Noble for a while." I said as sincerely as possible. "There's a book I need for one of my English assignments." Partially true, there's a novel the class started reading, and I need to start reading it in order to do the worksheets. I believe it's called The Outsiders. I've been meaning to read that book for a while now, it always interested me. But I'll put that homework assignment on hold for now. I have the whole weekend to do it.

Mom looks at me with doubt, then sighs. "Alright Axel, but please be safe..." She comes closer and kisses my cheek. "Call me as soon as you get to the bookstore."

"I will Mom. Love you." I told her as I open the front door. I take the keys off the wall hook and unlock the truck. Mom shut the front door and I got inside the truck, taking off to the bakery. I could use a coffee right about now.

I pull into the bakery parking lot, shutting off the truck after getting out. I walk inside, expecting to see Selena. However, she isn't there. Instead there's another woman there, she's got brown braided hair and wore a pink ribbon. She's kind of cute. I walk up to the counter, she greets me with a smile. "Hello, welcome to Sweet-Hearts bakery. What can I get you?" She asked politely. I look to her name tag, her name is Aerith.

"Just a large cinnamon coffee, please." I look around the bakery, finding no trace of Selena in here. It makes me wonder what happened to her. "Uh do you know what happened to a girl named Selena? She usually works this shift."

"Selena Tango? Oh she quit a while ago." Aerith told me. She turns around and makes my coffee. "She didn't say why though." Aerith adds in the sugar then puts the lid on the coffee, she places it on the counter. "Alright, your total is two-fifty." Why would Selena quit? Was it because of what happened two months ago? I pull out my wallet and pay in full. I take the coffee and Aerith waves goodbye as I head outside. I get in my truck and light up as I head to Starville diner.

I finish my coffee and make a quick call to my Mom before entering the diner. As I step inside a little bell rings, I look around to see if Ginorah is here. I spot her sitting in a booth by the window, she appears to be looking at some pictures. I approach the table with a smile. "Hello, Ginorah?" Her hair was pulled into a pretty butterfly clip and she wore some nice clothes. Even had a purse to match the outfit. Wonder what kind of job she has.

She looks up from the pictures and gestures me to take a seat. In which I do. She greets me politely, "hello there Axel. It's so nice to see you again." She puts the photos down and took a sip of her coffee. I glance at the photos sitting on the table for a second. They were taken with a Polaroid camera. Always thought those were cooler looking than digital pictures. Ginorah sets her cup down and looks at me

"Hello Ginorah, it's nice to see you too." I said with a smile. I then ask, "anyway, could you answer a few things for me?" I look her in the eye. Prepared to except the answers she would give me. However, would I be happy with those answers? She takes in a breath and sips her coffee again. After setting down the cup she pushes some pictures towards me. I take the pictures in my hands. There are three to be exact.

"Sure, what are your questions sweetie?" She responded. I look down at the pictures. The first photo had one of me as a baby asleep in a crib. I have to say even as a baby I'm good looking. I place that one down, looking at the next one. It's of Ginorah and an older woman standing next to her. And there I am again as a baby, but in Ginorah's arms. The third one is what really hit me. An male teen (he looks my age) who's tall, with red hair like mine, only not spiked. He has his arm around Ginorah's waist. They both look so happy.

I set the last of the pictures down and lightly push them towards Ginorah. She tucks them away in her purse. "Before I ask any other questions...Was the man in that picture...my father?" I seems obvious, but I want to be sure.

"Yes that's him, Raven Rosé. He was the love of my life back then." Ginorah said as a blush creeps its way along her cheeks. "He still is." I notice her playing with a silver engagement ring she has on her finger. The diamond on it, is a pretty good size. Behind it, is a wedding ban.

"So you married him?" I asked curiously.

"Yes I did, but it wasn't for many years. After giving you up, there was a lot trouble between us. We broke up for a while, but then found each other again. I just couldn't find a better man than him." Again she sips her coffee. It makes me happy, knowing that the two of them are happy together.

"How sweet. Anyway, I wanted to kno –"

A waiter then interrupts me, "Oh I see the other person has arrived." Ginorah smiles and nods. I look at the waiter, he's in his twenties. He had short dyed white hair and he's quite the looker too. His name tag read, Kevin. "Anything I can get you?" He asked.

"I'll have a Coke please and thank you." I told the guy, he quickly brings back the drink. I grab a menu from behind the napkin holder and look to see what's good. Ginorah and I order the same thing, a western omelet with extra cheese and hash-browns. The waiter writes it down and takes the order into the kitchen.

I take a sip of my Coke then set it back on the table. I look Ginorah in the eye again. "Alright, now then, back to what I was going to ask... I want to know the real reason you gave me up. I read the note left behind in my file. It said you feared for my life...what made you so scared for me?" I asked as polity as possible. Don't want to sound like an interrogator.

Ginorah looks down into her coffee cup. She had a saddened expression. "My mother didn't like your father at all. In fact she hated him. He was a rebel teen, but was so kind... But Mom didn't see him the way I did. When she found out I was pregnant, she was outraged. Well one, because I was too young, and two, the fact you were Raven's. However, Mom didn't find out until it was too late. You were too far along... She forbade me to see or speak to Raven. But that didn't stop me. He had to know about you."

She takes in a breath, then continues to explain."About a month after you were born, I caught my mother trying to smother you with a pillow. I tackled her to the floor and took you from the house and ran off with you to where your father lived." She sips her coffee. "That was all the way out in Cliff-Side, his parents allowed me and you to stay there. That way I could keep you safe, and your father could help me take care of you."

"Alright then... so what happened after that?" I ask after sucking down my drink. I'm going to have such a sugar rush later.

She responds with, "we both tried working, getting an education and taking care of you. It got so hard seeing as we were just teenagers. I put my education on hold for a while to make things a bit easier. I did go back to it though a couple of years later. " She told me. Ginorah sighs then continues, "my mother found us several months later and tried taking you away. Raven didn't want that happening, and neither did I. I knew she wouldn't give up easily. She went as low as to try and accuse us of child abuse. That failed seeing as there wasn't any. Then one day him and I decided the best choice for you, would be to have you adopted out somewhere. That way you could have a better life, and not have to deal with that crazy woman."

'After doing some research, we took you to Little Orchard orphanage here in Winston. It was far away enough from my mother, which relieved me. When I gave you up, I left that small amount of information. Just in case you ever wanted to know where you came from. Though I never thought it would take so long." Ginorah finished talking. She still has that sad look in her eyes. Our food was set in front us. I look at her in awe, I'm shocked to hear that, that was the reason I was placed in an orphanage. It was to keep me safe from her lunatic of a mother. Not the answer I was expecting.

"Enjoy." I heard the waiter say. I then hear him walk away, humming to himself.

Ginorah and I just stare at each other for a minute. I then feel a surge of anger. "That's kind of messed up of your mother to want to kill an innocent baby." I said with disgust. "But if I may ask, where was your father during all this?" Now I feel like I'm being nosy.

"He died in a car accident while I was fourteen. That could have been a big part of what made her go mental." There's an angry tone to her voice. "She died from pneumonia a few years ago though. So there's no need to worry about her anymore." She sounded so relieved. As for me, I stare at her awkwardly, having no idea how to respond. It's then I think to change the subject.

"So do I have any cousins or siblings?" I asked her as I began to eat my food. It tastes pretty good, but not as good as Mom's home cooked meals.

"Cousins yes. Two teenagers, a boy and a girl from Martin, Raven's brother. And one little girl from my sister Bethany. She was the woman standing by me in that photo you saw. As for siblings...no. I couldn't bare to have another child after what happened." Can't say I blame her...Her and Raven went through hell and had hardly anything to show for it. Life can really suck for some people.

The rest of the time, her and I talk about our lives. I tell her about Roxas, and just like Mom, she found him adorable. I also tell Ginorah about how well I do in school. And my love for collecting books and movies. As for her, she works as a Realtor and lives with her husband Raven in a place called Northville. It's upstate, about a forty- five minute drive from here. Speaking of her husband, she said he works at a Ford dealership. The same one Rodrick works at. She says Raven works as a desk jockey there.

After the meals are paid for, I walk Ginorah to her small white car. "It was nice talking with you." I said to her. She unlocks her car, gets in, and closes the door. As she starts her car up, I remember something I haven't thought about in years. Where did my telekinetic powers come from? Maybe she knows, we'll see.

I tap her window, in which she rolls down. "Axel, is everything ok?" She asked in a worried voice.

"Yes, everything is ok. I have one last question, it may sound weird though..." I look away for a second, trying to think of a way to ask without it sounding crazy. Who am I kidding it'll sound like that anyway. "Would you know of anyone in the family that had telekinesis? Just out of curiosity."

Ginorah leans back into the seat. She takes in a breath and looks lost in thought. After a minute she returns her attention to me. "Yes actually. Your grandmother on your father's side. Her name is Henrietta Rosé. I haven't spoken to her in a very long time. She'd always do tricks and make things move without moving a finger. She'd always tease people with it. Her husband especially." She laughs, "I always found it funny. Though what's strange is neither Martin or Raven have it. Nor do Martin's kids. We think that the power stopped with her."

I look at the radio in her car. I focus my mind on the dial and make it turn. Ginorah whips her head to the radio then back at me. "Is that so? Seems kind of odd that I have it then." I focus my mind again and turn off the radio. She appears amazed. "Anyway, I'd better go. I'm glad we got to know each other." She rolls up her window and waves bye to me as I run to my truck.

I start it up and watch as Ginorah backs out and drives off. I then do the same moments later. Before heading home I make a stop at the bookstore. Thought it was time to use those gift cards. Which conveniently sat in my wallet for three months. Anyhow, I bought a several books with the gift cards, including the one I needed for school. I just hope there's room on my walled shelf at home.

While driving, my mind goes back to what Ginorah told me. All that I had wanted to know I now knew. It wasn't at all like I imagined, but that's just how things are sometimes. Nothing wrong with that.

Once I got home I go up to my room and work on my assignments. Roxas calls me on Skype and a couple of hours after that. He needs help with his homework. Even though I don't have to help him anymore, I still do. Just because I love him, he just doesn't know it yet.

Chapter 10: END