When Ebony awoke the next morning it was 7 a clock and she could hear shuffling in the kitchen. When she went into it she could see Mrs. Peace starting to make breakfast.

" Morning Ebony" Mrs. Peace said

" Morning um I was wondering if I could take a shower before school?" Ebony asked shyly

" School, you should be lying down resting you lost a lot of blood yesterday" Mrs. Peace said

" I know and thank you for your concern but I feel better" Ebony said

" Fine but I want you to stay with Warren I know that you two have hero classes together" Mrs. Peace said

" Ok … so um the bathroom" Ebony asked

" Up stars and too the left 3rd door and while your up there please wake Warren up he's on the right second door" Mrs. Peace said

" Ok" Ebony said

Ebony walked up the stairs, when she came to Warrens room it had a do not enter with out knocking sign. Quickly knocking Ebony waited for a response but none seemed to come with a sigh she walked into the room. Surprisingly it was neat and when she looked at the bed Warren was fast asleep. She slowly walked over to him and gently shook his shoulder, when nothing happened she shook it harder.

" Come on 5 more minuets" Warren mumbled

Shaking her head and knowing that she would have to use drastic measures so Ebony froze the tip of her fingertips she gently put them on Warrens neck making him jump up pretty quickly.

" Shit that's cold" He said glaring at her

" Sorry but you wouldn't wake up" Ebony said

" Ok I'm up but the question is what are you doing up shouldn't you be sleeping" Warren said

" School" Ebony simply said

" But you lost a lot of blood yesterday" Warren said

"Like mother like son " Ebony mumbled

" What was that" Warren said

" Your mother said the same thing 5 minuets ago but then agreed when I said I was better" Ebony said

" Really prove it" Warren said

" Um I will after I take a shower" Ebony said

" Fine" Warren said

Walking out of his room Ebony headed to the bathroom, she was glad to find a towel there. When she took of the shirt she was surprised to see her back bandaged , slowly she began to unwrap the bandages not wanting to know how they got their but figuring Warren had put them their which made her blush. When she finally finished the unwrapping she saw only two long scratches on her back in the mirror. Examining closer she could see that there once been stitches there, her body must have absorbed them while she was sleeping. She couldn't help but wince at the bruise on her face thankful that she had brought her makeup. Remembering that she had to go to school Ebony stepped into the shower, as the hot water hit her body she couldn't help but sigh with relief. Quickly washing her hair and body Ebony got out of the shower, she looked around and nearly cursed when she couldn't find her bag remembering that she had left it down stairs. Hearing a knock on the door Ebony wrapped a towel around her self and then opened it, Warren was standing there with her bag.

" Are you a mind reader" Ebony asked

" No but I figured you would like some cloths, turn around and let me see your back" Warren said

Figuring it would be better to just listen the fight Ebony turned around and showed him her back. Warren looked to where the wounds used to be and in their place was two cuts but if you looked hard enough you could see a stitch. Gently he ran a finger down the side of where the cut was, Ebony couldn't help but shiver at the contact.

" Are you happy" She asked

" Yes but your still staying with me" Warren said

" Really" Ebony said raising an eyebrow

" Really" Warren countered

' What ever" Ebony said

With a laugh Warren walked out of the bathroom knowing that he had only won this round , it would still take a lot for her to let him in. He went into his own room and started to get ready , although all it consisted of was getting dressed and running a brush through his hair. Walking down stairs he saw that his mother had made pancakes which was unusual because she was usually was at work by now. Neither of them said anything but with a nod of his head he let her know that Ebony really was ok. With a smile she nodded back and then handed him dishes so he could set the table. A couple of minuets Ebony walked down stairs and headed toward the kitchen to were she knew everyone was waiting. When she got there she was greeted by a smile from Mrs. Peace.

" I hope you like pancakes I made plenty" Mrs. Peace said

" Yes I do I haven't had these since I was little" Ebony said sitting down and taking a pancake

' Really what do you usually eat for breakfast I'll make sure to have it in the house for tomorrow"

Mrs. Peace said

" Tomorrow, o it's ok I don't have to stay here I don't want to intrude" Ebony said

" You not intruding besides I have to take a trip to Rome for a few days their having some trouble, I

believe Wills parents are also going" Mrs. Peace said looking at Warren

" O yeah he said something about that" Warren said

" Well I have to go to work you guys be good I'll be home in a couple of days Ebony just make

your self at home" Mrs. Peace said

" Thank you" Ebony said

To Ebony this was a new feeling no body had ever been this kind to her in her life. As they finished breakfast in silence she found her self in deep thought. Up until she turned 12 she had simply been ignored, and then her powers came. When her father had found out he had called her a freak and then tried to beat them out of her, for two days Ebony couldn't move. Nobody knew that she was in her bedroom they all thought that she was at a friends house. For the last two years it had continued, she never fought back hoping one day the hatred in his eyes would turn to love. Warren brought her out of her trance by waving a hand in front of her face.

" Sorry did you say something" Ebony said looking at him

" Did the bruises heal or are they just hidden behind make up" Warren asked

" I wear a mask that no one shall know about" Ebony said getting up grabbing her plate and putting

it in the sink.

" I know but the question is will you take it off and show me the true person" Warren said softly

coming up behind her and gently putting his hand on her cheek with out a bruise.

" I can't I don't want to be hurt" Ebony said pulling away

" You won't be maybe I can heal you" Warren said taking a step closer

" Or maybe you'll break me worse and I'll finally shatter Ebony said backing away

" Never" Warren said once again taking a step

Ebony was going to say something but was interrupted by a honk. Figuring it was the bus she quickly grabbed her stuff and made an exit out the door. Warren could only shake his head wondering what it would be like to have her in the house, it would be different because usually it was just him and his mom.