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Kay I'm going to stop creeping you out. But yeah you may have noticed that I permanently changed from 3rd person to 1st. I think I might keep it this way and if I change it I will indicate it.
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Disclaimer: If you saw it in the Sky High movie, it's not mine. I do not own the Beatles either.
Ohhhhh crap.
I've never had a day of detention in my life, not in my previous school, not here. That's why I almost fainted when Principal Powers led Will, Warren, and I to a spacy white room labeled "Detention Room". I've gotten into trouble multiple times before (I blame it all on my powers) but I'd been able to talk my way out of it. I was just so angry at Warren for losing his head like that and worried for Will that I didn't think about it. Knowing Josie, I was not going to get out of this easily.
I opened my mouth to sweet talk Principal Powers who was standing adjacent to the doorway with her arm stretched out, when Will beat me to it. Except it was clear he didn't know how to get out of detention properly.
"I didn't do anything, though-he started it," he mumbled as he sauntered into the starch-white room. I need to teach that boy how to persuade sometime. I was pretty sure we were never going to get out of this now. Warren followed in as I trailed behind.
"Your dad started it, and I'm going to finish it," snarled Warren. He thrust his hand out and had a confused expression once he realized his powers weren't working.
"Don't bother. The detention room"- I cringed-"neutralizes all super powers," said Powers with a victorious smile. "Sit." She pointed to the three white-washed desks.
I plunked down into a chair grumpily and sniffed in disdain. Detention on my 5th day of school. Hooray.
"Here at sky high we do everything we can to teach you how to use your powers. But what you do with them, now that's up to you. Living up to your father's reputation or living them down is a sad waste of talent. Your talent. Try to keep that in mind the next time you try to do something stupid," lectured Principal Powers. I raised an eyebrow at the fact that she didn't acknowledge me, but decided to keep my big mouth shut.
The door slid open and closed behind her as she walked out.
"You guys are idiots," I remarked loudly as soon as the door slid shut. Before they could react I slipped on my headphones and turned the volume of my mp3 as loud as it could go.
To my left I saw Will sigh out of the corner of my eye and say something to my horror, he then extended his hand to Warren in truce. Warren said something threatening and turned away. Will scrunched up his shoulders and hunched over his desk.
The day was relatively boring after that. In a few hushed whispers Will relayed the parts of the fight which I missed. I whispered back to him about my new power, though I couldn't show it to him because we were in the detention room.
Speaking of powers, I was both happy and sad that Will acquired Steve's super strength. I was happy in the sense that Steve would be on relatively good terms with Will again. After Will told him about being a sidekick with no powers… let's just say I couldn't be in their presence without having a dose of awkwardness.
On the other hand, I worry that getting super strength will get to Will's head. And let's face it, Power's is definitely going to transfer him to Hero class. I'm counting on Layla to deflate his head if the time comes.
Nevertheless, I was extremely excited for him when we literally skipped home from the bus.
When we got to the front door, Will ripped the door off its hinges with a slight tug. I raised my eyebrows and walked in as he tried to set the door back in place. In front of me stood two very serious super heroes.
"So kids, anything interesting happen in school today?" said Josie, breaking the silence. I fidgeted and crossed my ankles uncomfortably.
"Well as you may have noticed, I got my powers today," replied Will with a cheeky smile. He picked up Josie who kept that stony expression on her face.
"We know, your principal called."
Will lowered Josie back to the ground. I think he finally realized how angry she was. My form started to flicker. Will glanced from Steve to Josie uneasily.
"It's not- it's not as bad as it sounds, it's actually a really funny, great story"- he started.
"You nearly destroyed the cafeteria!" she burst out.
"Yeah, but mom! I got my powers!" oh no. I could already see his head inflating.
"Just because you got your powers doesn't mean you're excused from punishment!" I exclaimed, disgusted with his demeanor. Will shot me his hurt puppy look.
"Right, Avery," affirmed Josie. She turned to Will. "And do you know how to use your powers wisely?"
Will turned to Steve.
"Sanctum. Now," he said, trying to be intimidating. It really wasn't working and both Josie and I could see he was on Will's side of the argument.
Josie and I looked on as Steve followed Will into the Sanctum.
"Principal Powers told me you were just trying to break up the fight. She gave you detention only because you used your powers," said Josie, distracting me from my trance.
I nodded silently.
"Thanks Josie," God, how many times has it been that I was at the mercy of the Strongholds?
Josie took this as her dismissal and turned away to the kitchen.
"Would you mind if I got a job?" I blurted out suddenly. "I'd like to pay off the money you used to buy me those gifts."
Josie stopped in mid step and pivoted around to face me. Her eyebrows were raised and her mouth made a small "o".
"Of course not, honey," she said with a smile. "You're already fourteen, aren't you? My little girl's growing up."
I rolled my eyes and grinned. "I've only been with you a month."
I walked out of the 3rd job offer that evening. Rejected. It was pitch black out, and I could only get home by walking, so I decided to call it a day on job hunting.
Just for safety's sake I turned invisible as I started walking. As I was walking, I help up my resume and phased my hand through it for practice. I was so focused that I didn't even flinch when I accidentally phased through a tall guy with long, dark hair.
He must have felt me going through him because he stopped walking abruptly and whipped his head around. "Who's there?"
As he turned into the light of a lamppost I caught the sight of familiar red streaks and leather gloves. I widened my eyes and turned visible.
"S-sorry Warren I didn't realize you were there," I muttered. He straightened up and shivered a little, no doubt an aftereffect of me phasing through him.
"Greene. Did you just walk through me?" he asked.
"Uh, yeah. Remember how this morning I was the same temperature as you? Turns out I acquired a new power. Intangibility," I said offhandedly.
He grunted. "What're you doing out alone so late? Do you know how many creeps hang around this neighborhood around this time?"
"I could ask you the same thing," I answered coolly. "I'm job hunting."
"You have a death wish," stated Warren bluntly. "I'm going to walk you home." A statement, not a question. I started sputtering excuses but he just raised a gloved hand and glared. I sighed in defeat. I headed in the direction to the Stronghold residence with Warren at my side.
"What's that?" asked Warren in monotone, gesturing to my violin.
"My resume." He raises an eyebrow.
We remained in silence until I came to a stop in front of the Stronghold residence. I flinched as I realized Will was on the roof and just caught sight of me and Warren. I saw him visibly stiffen and climb back in through his window.
I turn to my right and saw Warren with his brows furrowed together. I started my habit of flickering again. He glanced at me, then at the house. I could see in his eyes the puzzle pieces coming together.
"You're"-
I grabbed his sleeve. "Please don't tell anyone at school," I pleaded.
He stared at me with an expression I couldn't comprehend. A flicker of fear and guilt, then nothing at all. I stopped flickering and let go of his jacket.
"Why do you need a job… if you live with Stronghold?" Of all the things to ask.
"I owe Steve and Josie a lot. I don't like owing people anything."
He fell into silence again for a few seconds.
"Tomorrow. 7 o'clock. The Paper Lantern. Be there," he commanded. With that, he turned on his heel and left me with my mouth open and gaping.
I slowly headed up the stone passageway with a billion thoughts in my head. Did I just land myself a date? No, ridiculous. A job offer?
My thoughts quickly fizzled out when I reached the door, which was already open with a fuming Steve occupying the door frame and a cowering Will behind him. I shot him a cold death glare. Seriously? He told on me?
I stepped up to him as if nothing was wrong. He stood perpendicular to the door and motioned for me to get in. I faced the whole Stronghold family (Josie joined them) and saw Josie arguing with Steve in hushed whispers and Will looking anywhere but my eyes. I coughed, directing their attention to me.
Steve took off his glasses and looked me in the eye. "Avery, is it true you just walked home with Baron Battle's son?" I nodded defiantly and crossed my arms. I knew where this was going.
"He just saw me walking home in the dark and decided to be nice," I said defensively. Actually, I didn't know the true meaning of why he walked with me but I decided to cover his ass.
"I don't want you seeing him ever again," commanded Steve firmly. My jaw dropped open.
"I can't believe you're stereotyping him like this! You don't even know him!" I exclaim. I turn to Josie for support. She turns to Steve and opens her mouth but is cut off by him.
"And you think you do?"
"No! I mean, well, I just don't think you should judge him before you know him," I state. Steve puffs out a breath at my attempt to avoid the question. But he's right. Why was I defending Warren if I didn't know him?
"He's just a chip off the old block. His father is the one who killed Julia and La"- Josie cut him off with a hand on his shoulder.
I breathed in and out heavily. It was the first time they had brought up my parents since moving in.
Calm down. Count to ten. He didn't mean it, he just forgot. Count to ten.
Before I could do any serious damage, I stormed upstairs and slammed my door.