Chapter Two
Will stepped into Principal Powers' office and had to blink several times to adjust to the bright white light in the room. Principal Powers gestured to a seat in front of her desk, and Will sat down immediatly.He shuffled his feet and waited for Principal Powers to speak.
"Will..." she began, as she sat in her own leather seat "I guess you know why I got you to come and speak with me."
"Is this about Warren?" he asked uncertainly
"Yes Will." she said "As Principal, I hear a lot of whats going on at this school, including the speculation about you and Mr. Peace."
"Oh." Will said simply and looked at his feet.
"Will, its ok. If what I hear is true, it is ok you know."
"Its just.." he began, but stopped
"What Will. You can talk to me about this, it's completely confidential"
Will sighed "I'm expected to be this amazing super hero. The Stronghold three and all that crap. How are people gonna react when they find out I'm...gay?"he
"Some badly, but for the most part, they will be suprised, but eventually get over it." she said.
They sat in silence for a long moment
'Thats what happened to me." she said
Will looked up suddenly, wondering if he had really heard what she had just said.
"Are you?"
"Yes. I am. I came out five years ago and people didn't react well at all at first, but eventually people got used to it and started treating me the way they always had."
She stood up and looked out the window to a nearby tree, where Warren was standing, lighting leaves on fire as they fell to the ground.
"What is this really about Will?" she asked as she continued to watch Warren "Are you afraid of what other people think, or are you afraid of Warren?"
"What!" Will exclaimed 'Why would I..."
"Because this is so new for you, and Warren is very...he's very confident in himself...very sexual." she said akwardly, and turned around to face Will " You have to be sure. Warren feels all emotions feircly, with the same heat that he sends out through his hands."
she looked Will directly in the eye
"He can be dangerous...reckless."
"I know..."
"All I'm saying is that you need to be sure before you commit to him. It's only fair."
Will stood up and walked over to the window where Principal Powers had just stood. He looked out at Warren and felt warm inside. He watched the way Warrens hair blew in the breeze, the way his eyes narrowed and his nose scrunched up when he lit up a falling leaf.
"You're right. That's what he deserves." Will said quietly. "I'm sure. He makes me feel... I"m sure. I want people to know."
Principal Powers smiled at Will and placed a hand on his shoulder.
'It's going to be hard though. you know that don't you?" She asked
"Yeah, but with Warren by my side, it'll be ok." Will said, as Principal Powers ushered him towards the door "Thank you, for this. It helps knowing someone has survived this."
"Your welcome Will. Good luck."
"Thanks." Will said as he stepped outside and closed the door behind him. He turned around and smiled, determined to find Warren and make things right.
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AN: Hope this is going ok. Any reviews would really help...
