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Elizabeth POV:

"C'mon! What's not to like about it? I think it would be perfect in the talent show!" Sunny said yammering on.

She has been constantly talking about this one song from an internet show she watches. She said the song would be perfect as a way of dissing my parents and getting back at them for what they have done to me. It was some song called, "This life is mine," it was fitting but…

"Look I like the song too!" I said to her at the breakfast table, "But I have already been practicing this other song from a game! I know it's stupid, but I want to sing it!"

"Alright, but at least think about it, for me? I really would like to see what you could do with it!" She said back.

I had felt a tap on my shoulder, when I turned around I saw Xeta standing there.

"Oh! Hey there! What's up?" I asked.

He laid a note on the table, "Is the project ready?"

I gave him a smile, "I took it to the class this morning! Don't worry!"

He nodded and sat down.

Sunny gave him an odd look, "So Xeta, what were you and Bruce doing?"

I looked at him and he seemed a bit shocked that she would ask that, he just shook his head and pulled out another note, he seemed to be carrying a notepad around with him now.

He handed her the note and she seemed to read it, "So, you just played video games at your place?"

He nodded with a smile.

She took a breath, "Okay! I guess that's all you guys like to do!" She said making a pouty face.

He just laughed in his new growl like laugh he had.

We went on to our classes after that. We finally had to present our project to the class for science. This was kind of stupid, the teacher wanted us to both talk, but because of Xeta's condition, he let him just point out stuff I talked about. Every time she would point out one of the body parts I wrote about I would gesture or point to that part! Anatomy was a strange class, you needed to know all of the body parts. It was simple, yet frustrating when stuff sounded the exact same!

Anyway, after our presentation the class gave their uninterested claps and we sat back down. We followed everything to the letter so we should have come out with a really good grade!

Xeta went on to his classes as usual and so did I! We met back up at lunch again where of course Sunny was still trying to get Xeta to spill something….when he couldn't speak…..she really isn't that bright.

Anyway after that I went to my classes as usual. But interesting enough during last period I got a call from my mom!

I asked my teacher if it was okay and after her acceptance I answered the phone, "Hello?"

"Hey Elizabeth, I wanted to call and tell you that your father and I wanted to go out to eat tonight, but we have some extra money left over, we wanted to do something for you and see if there was anyone you wanted to invite along!" My mom explained.

Wait….They were letting me bring someone!?

"Uh…Does it matter who?" I asked desperately.

"Nope! Bring anyone, boy or girl!" She said.

THIS WAS MY CHANCE! I could prove to my parents that I had someone I like, and I would be able to be around him whenever I wanted! Even when they are around!

"Okay! I know just the person! Thank you mom!" I yelled out.

I made a fool of myself but I just started repeating, "yes" over and over.

After class I rushed out to try to catch up to Xeta! He seemed to be walking towards the forest alone this time. I ran over and stopped him.

"XETA!" I yelled out of breath.

-Woah, hey, what's got you all riled up?- He asked caringly.

"LISTEN! My parents just called and they want to go out to eat tonight! But get this, they said I could invite someone! ANYONE! I want you to come with me!" I yelled.

-Wait, but what if they don't like me!?- He asked.

"That's just it! This will be a chance to show how much you worth to them! Think about it! It's perfect!" I practically screamed.

He gave a breath, -Okay…Let's do it!-

So then we walked over to the car ramp where my mom and dad were both waiting for me in the car. I opened the door and greeted my parents.

"Hi guys!" I said.

"Hey there!" My mom said.

"Hey," My dad greeted.

After I scooched over Xeta climbed into the car. My mom looked back and took a good look at Xeta.

"So….who is your….friend Elizabeth?" My mom asked.

I smiled, "His name is Xeta! I have been his friend for years!"

"Really?" My father intervened, "Why have we not heard about him?"

Maybe because you don't listen to A THING I! "I guess it just crossed my mind!" I said with a smile.

"Okay….it is good to meet you Xeta!" My father said looking back.

Xeta simply waved.

My father looked a bit annoyed, "It's rude not to talk back!"

Xeta seemed to get scared a bit there.

"Dad he!" I tried to say but my mom spoke up.

"Why is he wearing contacts? Honey is he goth or something?" She said with a scowl.

I shook my head, "NO!"

They both shut up when I yelled.

"Xeta can't speak!" I got out.

My mother and father's eyes widened.

"He can't?" My mom said as my dad turned around starting to drive.

I guess my dad knew he was in the wrong.

"No mom he can't, show her Xeta!" I said.

He lifted his neck up for my mom to see the fake scar he had.

"Oh…When did that happen?" She asked.

"About two weeks ago, his house was burned down by an arsonist, he's…..the only one to have survived the fire guys," I explained, "His neck was cut, he can't speak, and his eyes are due to the blood vessels near the neck to burst, his eyes are stuck that way!"

My mom realized her mistake, "Oh….I'm sorry, I didn't know!" She said with actual concern.

Xeta shook his head and smiled calmly.

"It must be hard, I couldn't imagine not being able to speak," My mom said.

Xeta nodded.

My mom spoke again, "So? Was this the friend you were out with last week?" My mom asked me.

I sheepishly grinned, "Y-yeah…"

"Well I will say he has a very interesting taste in fashion! I like it!" My mom said.

My dad turned to her, "You like anything with blue in it," He said.

"That is true! But I do like the look!" My mom said.

My dad and her started getting into a debate about her tastes in clothing.

I lean in to Xeta, "They seem to like you!" I whispered.

He nodded and just stayed quiet.

After about an hour we got to this restaurant called Red Lobster! Really expensive place, but awesome food! Their cheddar biscuits are awesome! AND FREE!

Anyway the drive took an hour to get their, it was a bit a way but worth it! We all got out of the car and started to walk up. Xeta walked up to the door an opened it for us.

"Thank you!" My mom said.

We all walked inside while I silently thanked Xeta.

We sat down at this booth, my parents sat together while Xeta and I sat to together. The waitress brought out our menus and we asked for our drinks. Xeta wrote to the lady that he wanted coca-cola and the lady gave him a weird look.

I spoke up, "He can't speak, please understand!"

Her eyes widened, "Oh! I'm sorry I had no idea….coke right?"

Xeta nodded to her.

So the waiter went off while we started to order. I went for the lobster, my parents did as well. Xeta wrote down his order and the waiter came back with biscuits and we gave her our orders. Xeta handed her his note.

She smiled, "Good choice!"

She walked off while we all drank and ate the biscuits. Xeta's necklace was showing and my dad noticed it.

"So…You're religious?" He asked.

Xeta looked up, then back down holding his necklace. He nodded as a reply.

"So you believe that your family went up to heaven, and is with everyone else?" He asked.

Xeta just nodded.

My father shook his head, "I don't know why people think that way, religion just really causes problems, the way I see it! People just think of religion as a way to help them feel better about the bad things that happen in life, that just because you're religious it will always just be cured, not happening. When you die, that's it! There ain't no heaven, and there ain't no hell! You just live, every day, and you have to work to enjoy your time! You wont be seeing me feeling sorry for those people who just rely on their god to save them!"

Xeta looked down sadly, he looked extremely upset about this.

"Honey!" My mom said quietly.

"What?! It's the truth, in my opinion religion just causes too many problems, and if god really was around then why isn't he helping those who truly can't help themselves, like with cancer and such!?" He continued.

"DAD!" I said quietly but with force.

He seemed to shut up after that.

"Maybe you didn't know but he does believe in that, he lost his family, it's a little insensitive to say they are just gone!" I said to him.

He looked at my mom and back to Xeta, "Look, I'm sorry, it's just how I feel okay? There is just a lot that keep me from believing, you understand right?"

Xeta looked up and gave a slight smile while nodding. He took his notepad and wrote something. He then handed it to my dad.

He read it over, "So you're not mad?"

Xeta shook his head.

My dad looked appalled, "Huh, it's funny, you usually don't see people who are this understanding y'know?"

Xeta nodded back at him.

After a couple more minutes of conversing and the waitress came back with our food! As I said my family and I ordered our usual lobster dish, but Xeta had this pizza that seemed to have lobster on it!

That was on the appetizer section, but it seemed pretty big in it's own right, at least for one person!

We all enjoyed our food while Xeta kept eating the cheddar biscuits. Wont lie, my family and I do the same exact thing! My mother had asked Xeta a couple of questions about his likes and dislikes during dinner. He must have given them honest answers.

They seemed to figure out that he liked video games from the conversation and asked why he liked them. Apparently it's just a fun stress relief, something to do if your stressed or just want to have fun!

They asked him other questions, such as what his personal opinion on politics were and other things! It seemed that they were trying to measure him, seeing what type of person he was, did my mom and dad want me to bring the person I liked? I don't know if they did or not, but overall they seemed to really like him! My plan was working, if I can get this to work, once I move out they might not have a problem if I moved in with him! Hopefully this goes good, I really want this to work!

After dinner we paid, but Xeta paid for himself, my parents seemed to get a good impression from that. After that we got our leftovers to go and walked outside. My dad and Xeta walked a bit further than us because my dad was discussing something with him. My mom however stopped me though.

"Hey," She said.

"Yeah? What's up?" I asked.

My mom gave a smile, "I really like him!"

My eyes widened, "R-really?"

My mother nodded, "I love his attitude, I love his personality, I love his views, everything about him is great!"

"Even though he can't speak?" I asked.

"Even though he can't he seems to still be able to communicate, who cares!" My mom said.

"Really?" I asked.

My mom looked at me, "Have you dated this boy?"

I blushed a little, hiding it from her wouldn't help, it was obvious I liked him, "Y-yes…"

My mother however smiled, "Well he seems great for you! I think he's perfect! Even better if you marry you both would be great for running the business!"

My eyes opened, "Wait…what?"

"Yep! Think about it, you being the successor, and with his kind and caring personality, added on with people will feel sorry for him that he can't speak, it's perfect! I couldn't think of a better way for you to run the company!" She explained.

I was really confused by all of this….they planned this, they just wanted to see who would lead the company with me? They didn't care…

I looked over and Xeta had looked over to me. I think he heard what she said, those ears of his are something else. I heard his voice in my head.

-Look, just give them what they want, tell them that I know about the company and would be happy to join, just give them what they want!- He said.

"Y-yeah! I've talked to him about it! He said he would love to join as a part of the company with me!" I said.

"Really?! Incredible! This is great news! It's a good thing too, once you finish high school we will begin to show you how the company works, and have you work there with us, until we feel you are ready to take over!" She said.

See, running a company wouldn't seem all that bad, but the thing is that she hasn't even asked me what I want! Sure I might be rich, but every time I hear this it just pisses me off! THEY DON'T CARE! They don't care what I think, they don't care what Xeta thinks! They think a good guy act will make Xeta see them as good, no, Xeta too smart for you too, he isn't as manipulated as you think he is!

"Yeah cool, let's head on okay?" I said.

"Sure," My mom replied.

We walked over to the car where my parents got into the front seat and me and Xeta got in the back. It wasn't dark just yet, thankfully. As they drove Xeta spoke to me through telepathy.

-I can sense them, they're faking their kindness, behind it is malice, deceit, manipulation, you were right about them,- I said.

I turned my head to face him and he was giving me a serious look.

-Don't give in to what they want, don't let them push you into something you don't want, I think you are fine the way you are, got it?- He said.

I nodded quietly with a smile on my face. Thankfully he understood.

My parents asked where Xeta lived and he gave them a note, apparently it said he just lived close by where we live so he could just walk home afterwards. Very good cover up to be honest.

After we got home Xeta waved to me and started to walk off. Once my parents walked inside I saw him pick up speed, wonder if I could ever get that fast?

Anyway, after I went inside and got settled in my room for the night I got a text from Xeta.

It read, "You were right about them, sensing lies is a good ability to have."

I texted back, "Wish I could do that."

"It was weird, I was able to learn all of this as if I had done it before, but hey it's still good to have," He texted back.

I replied, "Well, I hope you enjoyed it!"

"I did! I haven't had Red Lobster in forever! Last time I went was with my parents, it was a good reminder!" He texted.

That made me a little upset, I haven't asked him in a while about that, "So…how are you holding up on that?"

It took him a minute to reply, "Well….I mean….I have you don't I?"

That comment made me smile, but, "You should still have them," I said back.

"I had to learn when to move on….you kind of taught me that…..I need to appreciate what I still have!" He said.

I smiled, "I'm glad to see you're coping well," I said.

"As good as I can," He replied.

I texted, "Well thankfully we don't have much to worry about for a bit, no new projects or anything like that!"

I waited for a reply, "True! Maybe I can get a decent nights rest XD"

I replied, "Same here…okay talk to you later!"

"Bye!" He replied.

I walked into my bathroom and got cleaned up, brushed my teeth, and got on more comfortable clothes for sleep. Thankfully this was the weekend, I was so happy to catch a break!

I got into bed and got my covers over me, helping myself go into a deep sleep, hopefully I wouldn't wake up till noon or something!