Chapter 6

New Recruits: Part 2

Sharon's Point of view

His eyes were the only kind I have ever seen. I have viewed many colors of the eye before, and the contact lens they make, but not only was his rare, it was pure. They were his. Not only was a bright icy blue color noticeable, his pupils were deeper than most. It's like he's ventured through pain and suffering like no other. Yet a sign of hope was still in view.

"What are you looking at?" Tommy inquired with a joking voice.

"Your eyes…they're so beautiful." I said dreamily.

"…Thank you, but I must keep them hidden. Personal reasons."

"I'm not afraid of them." I said while he put his glasses back on. "I wish I can view them some more."

"I'm sorry, I know you're not afraid, but it is too risky." I didn't bother him anymore, I didn't want to intrude into his personal life. I then pulled off his glove, he hesitated a bit, but he allowed it. As his scaly hand came into view, I held onto it with my left hand and squeezed. Not hard or violently, but in a way to let him know how I felt. He noticed and squeezed back.

"Are you feelin okay Sharon?" He asked.

"Yeah, why do you ask?" She asked in return.

"Well, you're the first to actually appreciate my eyes, and you are not bothered by my arm. The only people who say that are people who were bribed to do so."

"What about your family?" I asked.

"…I have no family." He said in an angry tone.

"W-Were you adopted?" I asked. I was a bit scared, hearing him like that made me fearful.

"No, they sold me for science. They were so disgusted with my figure that they thought I was better for testing…instead of being loved." Now he seemed really angry, so I tried my best to calm him down. I don't know why but I leaned in and gave him a hug.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and just squeezed. I didn't know the pain he felt, but I bet it wasn't even comprehendible to my problems. Tommy just stood there a second, and then he embraced me. I felt such a connection that I didn't want to let go. But Tommy wanted to get some air.

We just stared at each other for a moment and then he spoke.

"You have the most beautiful eyes." I just blushed. I must've been beat red, because that's how I felt.

Then he leaned in closer to whisper something in my ear.

"If you don't mind, I would like to get rid of some unwanted guests." He then pointed toward the door. Ray, Sam, Kurt, and Roberto were spying on us, I can't believe I didn't sense their minds before. I wanted to hurt them really bad, but then Tommy got up. He held up his non-mutated hand, and stuck out three fingers.

Then he brought down one. The guys finally knew what he meant. And they ran off within the second. Once he finished counting, he sat down on the bed again, and faced me.

"What was that about?" I asked.

"I like to scare people with the count-down. They always sense that I mean business, but those guys are history once I'm through with them." I just giggled. Tommy got up and headed for the door.

"I gotta get going. I have a lot of work to do, and the Professor wants to see me."

"Okay." I replied. Before he left though, "Tommy!" I shouted to him.

He quickly reappeared at my door, "Yes?" I then blew him a kiss. He seemed very shocked put pleased. He returned a heart-warming smile and left.

Today was the most pleasing day of my whole life. But I wonder why I was having those weird dreams about a door and that heavy voice.