Chapter 3

Love is in the Air

(Tommy's Point of View)

As I left the room, I noticed four boys following me. So as soon as the hallways became less crowded, I balked, and spoke.

"Would you kindly tell me, why you're following me?"

They balked, and then spoke.

"How did you know we were following you?" Bobby spoke.

"Not only do I have the dragon-like arm, I have many other abilities as well." I said while turning to face them.

"Look we need to know something, are you with us, or the Brotherhood?" Ray just stamped out. Then with perfect timing, Lance, Todd, Pietro, and Fred.

"Words been goin 'round that there's a new mutant on campus, is that him Sparky?" Lance said asking Ray. Ray was about to charge up, but then I motioned him to stop. I turned to face Lance, and took off my glasses.

"I'm the one they're referring to." I said. The four mutants I was staring at just looked upon me with horror, like they saw a ghost. I couldn't blame them, I only showed anyone my eyes when they're asking for a fight. And without hesitation, they left faster then the speed of light.

I returned my glasses to their original position, and faced Bobby's group once again.

"What did you do?" Roberto asked.

"…Nothing, now for your question. I guess I'll join up with the X-Men."

They just looked at me like I was a mutant, wait a minute I am. Forget the corny joke.

"That's great!" Samuel exclaimed.

"Yes, no I would like to get some studying done in the library. And unless you want to get detention out here, I suggest you come with me." I said. I almost forgot its still school, but I have a free period now.

We arrived in the library in a couple minutes, and I heard a melodious sound reverberating through the air. It was a piano, but I didn't know there was a piano here. I searched the library for the person playing the piano, and I found her. She was about five feet, wavy dirty blond hair, and a nice body.

She was playing a song I heard before, but I forget what it was called, but I was more interested about her than the music. As soon as she was done, she turned around and saw me.

"Oh, hello there. I didn't know that someone was there." She said.

"Sorry if I was disturbing you. May I ask of your name?" I said.

She giggled, and then spoke. " My name is Sharon. Sharon Adkisson."

"My name is Tommy Nelson, it's nice to meet you." She giggled some more. If there's anything I don't understand, is why girls giggle, it never made sense.

"So what are you doing here?" Sharon asked.

"Oh, well I heard this wonderful sound, and I saw you playing. Are you a sophomore here?"

"No, I'm a freshman, but I take some advanced courses." She said.

"Okay, um, would you like to eat lunch with me this afternoon?" I asked nervously.

"Sure, why don't you meet me at the big oak tree near the side of the school."

"Okay, I'll see you then." I then ran off saying good-bye to my new friend Courtney.

A couple more hours later, school ended early, and I walked toward that huge oak tree. It was a true work of nature. The bark was all aligned perfectly, the branches and leaves were also in perfect alignment. And under the tree was the girl from the library, Sharon.

"Hey Tommy, how are you?" Sharon asked.

"I'm fine, what about you?"

"I'm alright, why don't you sit down, we can have lunch here." She asked.

"Okay." I said. I sat down next to her, enjoying the shade that the tree gave us."

We ate our sandwiches, and just sat there talking about stuff. It was amazing, I never knew there was someone out there I had so much in common with. Then Sharon just stared into my eyes, well really into my glasses. She seemed like she was reading my mind or something, and then, she reached for my hand. I quickly retracted my hand, I didn't want her to know I was a mutant.

"Don't worry Tommy, I already know." She said. Sharon slowly reached for my hand, and took my glove off. She held my hand with a tight grip, but it was meaningful, and enjoyable.

"How did you know?" I asked.

"…I too am a mutant." She said slowly. I was shocked, but I was more relieved than shocked. I then slowly embraced her hand as well.

"Aren't you cold?" I asked.

"No, you're actually quite warm." She said resting her head on my shoulder. I was a little nervous, but I quickly shook all nervousness away.

Today must've been the best day of my life. But that doesn't mean that my problems are all gone. Am I falling for Sharon, and if I am I'd better obtain more control, or else someone will get hurt.