Silence. What a peaceful thing. That is, until it's completely ruined. "You know that I didn't start the fight, right?" Will and I were walking home after getting off of the late bus.
"I know that Lash tripped you, he was with me when it happened. Why did he do it? You're probably thinking. But, I don't have the slightest clue. Why didn't I stop him? You must want to ask. Really, I didn't know it was going to go that far." Will and I continued to walk home in silence. "I'm sorry." We both said in unison.
"What are you sorry for?" Will looked up at me as we walked. I sighed and hugged my arms around myself tighter.
"For being such an ass, you're family. I should've stopped him, Will, I know that. But aside from that, I've been ignoring you." Will shook his head and smiled.
"I accept your apology, ass. You tried though, and that's what counts. You used your powers to stop Warren from roasting me alive." I put my arm around his shoulders and bumped his hip.
"That's what I love about you little cousin, always so accepting. Now what are you sorry about?" I chewed at my bottom lip, a nasty habit of mine.
"For not even trying to communicate with you, it's high school. We were both trying to fit in. I shouldn't care that your little stretchy-boyfriend dunks my friend's heads in the toilet every day." I smacked the back of his head in a playful manner.
"Not my boyfriend."
"But you wish he was, no denying."
"No denying." We laughed as we came to the front yard. "You ready for this?"
"As ready as I'll ever be."
As Will opened the door he ripped it off of its hinges and sat it up against the doorway. I covered my mouth, trying to prevent a giggle, and stood against the wall. Aunt Josie was mad that Will had gotten into a fight, oh boy. I could see the happiness in Uncle Steve's eyes though; his one and only son had his power.
"You too, Amazon! I'm disappointed in you! You should've known better than to get into a fight, you're older than Will!" I almost flipped my lid.
"Excuse me? I was busy trying to save your son's ass! I didn't pay attention to the fact that I was using my powers outside of the gym; I only saw that my baby cousin, who I view as a brother, was about to get barbequed! But either way, they're my powers! I can do as I want with them, even if it's for villainous means." They stood there awestruck, not only because I had used the word ass or that I stood up to them, but because I brought up using my powers in a villainous way.
"Go to your room."
"Gladly," as I walked up the stairs I turned around and scowled at them. "Next time, I'll think twice before saving an innocent's skin. Maybe then you'll regret what you've said." I ran the rest of the way to mine and Rain's room. After slamming the door, not hard enough to break it, I collapsed on the bed and started crying. I may seem emotional, but how would you feel if your family was mad at you for doing good?
I had lain there crying for hours, before I even realized it. By the time I sat back up, the clock read 7:13 p.m. I looked at myself in the mirror, tear stained cheeks, mascara stained below my eyes. Gorgeous, right? …Ick.
Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.
Control yourself.
Take only what you need from it.
A family of trees wantin',
To be haunted.
The faint sound of my newest ring tone was heard, Kids- MGMT. I found my cell phone underneath of my pillow. I didn't even bother looking at the caller, I answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Hey, how's my little doll?"
"Grandma! I'm fine, wait… how are you calling me? I thought you didn't call people from your phone, seeing as it's easier to track you down."
"Payphone, darling. Now honey, I can feel that you're sad. I can also hear it in your voice. What's wrong?"
"Fight with Stronghold family."
"Oh, it'll be fine. Ignore them." The disgust was obvious. "Now, the reason I'm calling is because I want to give you something, I just need you to come meet me somewhere."
"Sure, where at?"
"The park, it's near your part of town. Let's meet there as soon as the street lights go on, okay?"
"Alright, see you then."
"Remember sweetie, I'm here for you."
"I know." With that, I hung up. I closed my eyes, and rubbed my temple.
It was a cold September night, no wonder; it's later in the month. I had a plain black hooded sweatshirt on and the red skinny jeans that I wore to school earlier. My face was no longer tear stained, by my eyes were still pink. I felt a wind hit my face, as I sat down on the bench. Speed was sitting beside me; I looked at him and put on a smile.
"I can tell that it's fake." I pulled my knees up to my chest. "I only came here to tell you, don't go to homecoming. Even if you change your mind, don't go. Please, it's for your own safety. Something bad is going to happen."
"But-" I looked up, he was gone. I sighed and shook my head.
"One so pretty should never be so sad." I felt a hand stroke my cheek. I looked back at the spot and my grandmother was sitting. I hugged her and smiled, this smile not as fake as the first.
"Thanks grams."
"Now what I have for you," I looked into her deep blue eyes; they had a sincere look to them, instead of her normal devious glint. She pulled out a black velvet box and handed it to me. I hesitated, not sure what it was going to be. "Open it." I lifted the lid and gasped at the sight before me. It was a pure diamond cameo choker. "It was my mothers; she gave it to me when I was your age. Since your mother doesn't really like vintage and you do, I figured it would be better just to give it to you. You will appreciate it more."
"It's beautiful. I love it," I hugged her.
"Oh, one more thing." She paused, looking at me intensely, "It can help to control your powers. You will also receive some powers too; every family member who has worn that necklace got some of the powers from those before them. Lucky you, there has been a lot of people before you in our family. The powers will only be active when you wear the necklace though; you'll know when because it glows when it's working."