Title: What if I Died?

By: StarStorm199

Note(s): The next chapter to What if I Died? In my head, it's really good. Don't know if it will be on paper though. Short chapters may happen a lot too. I'm not the best writer in the world, so yea… I hope you like it though. I'm really in love with my title. ^_^ and thank you for all the reviews! I love them! Especially the one from my favorite fan fictionist of Static Shock; TwitterChanPsycoChan!

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Chapter 2: Personality Change

I let out a sigh. I was stuck again on what to get Virgil; all that boy ever wanted was comic books and video games! Finding Virgil a present was going to be harder that I thought it would be. I went to the pet store and looked at all the different pets. The only ones that were not afraid of me were the cats. I smiled at them. I hated how I had a soft spot for cats! I watched it claw at the glass, trying to get to me. I felt warmth cover my heart as I watch the kitten. It was so cute…. I looked at another kitten and it also was trying to paw out to me. I tapped the glass lightly and the kitten tried to paw my finger. My smile widened. I would love to have gotten a kitten, but I didn't think Virgil would like it. He just seemed to like dogs more than cats. I petted the glass lightly and the kitten mewed as I walked away. My cheeks were a little red. I left the store and regained my composure. I couldn't let anyone know I was a softy for cats. I walked through the mall, civilians creeping away as I came by. I smirked as they did so. I loved it when they feared me. It made me know I was strong.

My cell suddenly went off. Virgil had gotten it for me when he found out that I didn't own one. To me, it was just something that made it easier for the police to find you. He paid for it though, making sure that I wasn't so worried about it. I looked at the caller ID. It was the birthday boy himself.

"Hey babe." I purred after I clicked the answer button.

"Where are you?" He didn't sound as happy as I would expect. Virgil never called when he was angry. He thought it was better to show his anger on his face whenever I came back.

"Out." I kept it short. He would know I was going to get him a present otherwise. Last night he had become angry since I wouldn't leave him alone about it.

"You're not getting me a present, are you?" Virgil sounded tired and irritated. I smirked lightly. I looked around at the stores as I spoke to him,

"Of course not! I'm at Shiv's. He wanted to play a game." I was proud at how sometimes people thought that I was all brawns and no brains. It made it so that I was sneakier than they knew.

"Tell me the truth, Franky." My smile widened. Only Virgil was allowed to call me that. It Shiv ever had, which he had done before, he would have had fireballs thrown at him.

"Come on, babe. You know me." I touched the glass as I looked down at a nice watch.

"I know I know you. That's why I'm telling you to tell me the truth." Virgil sounded a little happier. I pointed to the watch as the jeweler came over. She nodded, seeing I was on the phone.

"Just trust me. I'm not doing anything horrible. I'm not blowing up houses or stealing money. I'm just playing a game." I touched the watch lightly as it was set down in front of me. It was nice silver and it had a gold rim around it. It showed the date, time, and a timer. Virgil would use it when he was out being Static.

"Just this once… I'll trust you. Don't let me down!" I pulled out my wallet, looking at how much money I had.

"Don't worry, I won't."

"Alright, I love you." The watch was expensive.

"Love you too." The phone clicked off and I placed it back in my pocket. The jeweler was smiling at me.
"What?" She looked away, still smiling. My face was a little red but I tried to ignore that fact. I placed down the money and without asking; the lady placed the watch in a box and wrapped it like a present. She handed me the box and took the money, giving me my change.

"Have a nice day, sir." She smiled warmly at me. I just walked out, without saying anything back. So now I had the present; a really nice and expensive one too. I couldn't go home though; Virgil would figure out that I wasn't really at Shiv's. Once I had gone over to just pick something up but ending up staying four hours. I had to find something to do for a couple hours.

I walked down the aisle to the front door of the mall. I pushed it open lightly but felt a hand on my shoulder. The temperature of my body rose, forcing the hand to let go of me. I turned to see Richie again. He was blowing his burning hand.

"You know better, Foley." He just gave a sheepish grin.

"So, lying to Virgil? Never knew you could pull it off." I glared at him. I looked at his pocket and I could see the form of the shock-box: Gear's and Static's greatest communication. I fisted my hands and he got the idea. Still, he loved to provoke me now that I was tied to a leash. He grabbed the present and shook it lightly. I reached for it but he held it behind me. I fell on top of him, trying to get it. I growled and snatched it from his hand, not realizing Richie was taking a picture of my reddened face. I got up and dusted myself off.

"You gonna help me up?" I looked down at Richie; he was grinning yet trying to make innocent eyes. I walked away from him and ran out of the mall. I looked around and saw it was raining. Great…

I rubbed my arms and shivered lightly. Virgil had said I was like a cat. When it rained, Virgil didn't use his powers and if he did, he always made sure to be protected.

"Cold?" I sighed at Richie's annoying voice. I looked toward him. He was grinning. He had an umbrella pulled out, just to annoy me.

"V's told me how much you hate the rain. Actually, he called me to make sure you got home safely." My retort was stopped before I could say it.

"Why… did he call you?" I was confused. I told Virgil I was with Shiv. Richie smirked at me,

"He knew you were here." My face flushed. I didn't really care that Richie saw my weakness right now; Virgil had really caught me off guard.

Richie's arm went around me shoulders and pushed me under the umbrella. I glanced at him. Richie was shorter than me, by a lot compared to Virgil. At least he reached me height. Richie was just… short.

"You want me to walk you home?" He smiled at me. This was… awkward. Richie had been sarcastic and rude since I took Virgil. Now, out of no where, he was smiling nicely at me? I did shrug for an answer though. I took his arm off my shoulders. Richie held the umbrella over my head, making sure most of the rain did not reach me. We started to walk to the apartment Virgil and I owned. For some reason, I returned the kindness Richie was giving me and turned up the heat of my body. My shoulder lightly touched his, making his warm. I looked away before he could look at me. I didn't know why… but I felt my heart jump slightly.

Sorry for short chapter. I'm not the best writer in the world so it's short. I've been trying to work on this and now I feel the pressure because I got a review on an unfinished story from before. I'm also doing a request for a friend. It's all so hard! Anyway, please give me some reviews, to let me know that people like it or if they hate it. Also, I do like to know what you think is going to happen next. I like to take those thoughts and mess with them. So please share with me what you thing! ^_^