Chapter 6 Learning

Randy

It's been a few days since my "episode" at school. I've been home ever since, grandma told mom and dad that I'm sick. I guess if you count a bursting headache and hearing voices being sick, then yeah, I definitely am. But it is going a lot better since Mark helped me out with the music.

Grandma had another one of her sisters come over and they finally explained what is going on. Apparently we are witches. It runs in the family, but the powers skipped a generation. Grandma and her four sisters decided on that, because it was not necessary to use the powers. Until now, because some kind of evil warlock called 'Sean' wants to take over the world. Yeah, I know. What evil warlock calls himself Sean... So now they transferred their powers onto us and we have to defeat the guy.

Yeah, I didn't believe it either at first. But seeing Mark transform into a bunny right in front of me and Brad flying around in the room.. It kinda changed my opinion. They told us we will have more powers, but they're not sure which ones or when we will receive them.

So, I can hear other's peoples thoughts. I still have to master it, which hasn't been working so far, but it'll be fine. I hope.. So far I've mastered drowning out thoughts of people who aren't nearby. But trying to focus on only hearing the thoughts I want to hear? That's definitely a lot harder.

I have to say it was weird seeing Mark and Brad try out their powers, but it has become funny seeing Mark trying to transform back and Brad fly into the ceiling. Glad to see I'm not the only one having trouble.

Man, this is so weird.. I never would have thought that stuff like this could be real. Makes me wonder whether aliens might be real then too. Well.. if there are people like dad, they have to be real. One thing about this thing that is totally cool, we have to keep it a secret from mom and dad. Now I finally get why I wasn't allowed up in the attic. They weren't sure whether I received any powers. Now we have a secret between the three of us, well and grandma and her sisters, but maybe this could make us closer. And we get to try out our powers on each other. Well, I'm not sure if we're allowed to, but we have to practice, don't we? Oh, this could be so much fun. When I finally get the hang of this power, I can find out what everyone is thinking. Maybe I could find out if Lauren likes me or not! Uh oh, this just became even more fun.

I head downstairs cheerfully and greet my family, who is having breakfast right now.

'Good morning everyone.'

' Wow, someone is cheerful. I'm guessing you're feeling better?' My mom asks.

'Yep. Good enough to go to school again.'

'And good enough to eat my freshly made waffles?' Brad and Mark both think the same thing. Don't eat them. I smile and chuckle.

'Actually, it's getting late, I'll just eat something on the way to school.' Mom looks somewhat hurt, but recovers fast.

'Okay, sweetie. Have fun at school.' She calls out to us as my brothers and me head out the door.

'Oh, I will.' I say under my breath with a wide grin.

A few moments later I'm sitting in class, trying to get my mind reading under control. I take a deep breath and try to focus on just one person: Lauren.

Oh no... I can't believe I just farted. I really hope no one heard that...

I have to try very hard not to burst out laughing at the thought I just heard coming from my teacher, Ms Henderson.

Darn it, mom forgot to cut up my sandwiches again.

Huh? Where did that one come from? It sounded like someone in this class, but that's not possible..

...How am I supposed to tell him? I can't tell him this... He'll never talk to me again. Unless he's.. no, he's not. Is he?

Okay, I was hoping it would be Lauren, but unless she underwent a sex change recently, I don't think that was her.

Oh damn, Craig is staring at me again... Why won't he just tell me already so I can kiss him?

Now that just caused my mouth to fly right open. I get that I'm finally able to hear one thought at a time, but they're not exactly the thoughts I want to hear... But, wait.. Craig Ferguson is gay? The star quarterback is gay? Wow, he's a good actor. A lot of girls will be very disappointed if they ever find out.

Okay, focus Randy. I have to focus on Lauren. Come on, come on...

I can't believe I've been asked out by nearly every guy in this school except the one I want to go out with. Maybe I should ask him. Oh yeah, like he'll ever go out with you, Lauren...

Yes! I did it! Who is she talking about?

He's probably gay anyway, like all the best guys are. And if he is, he probably likes Craig, like every other gay guy and straight girl. Oh, what am I supposed to do? I can't just...

My heart goes out to her as I hear her fighting her own thoughts. I want to reach out to help her, when I finally realize someone talking to me.

'...Mr. Taylor!' My eyes go wide as I snap out of it. Ms Henderson is standing right in front of me, looking angry.

It's bad enough I have to be here on my birthday. making it worse is all the kids staring at one and other.

'It would be wise if you would stop staring at Ms Summers for a moment and pay attention to my class.' I gulp and try to ignore the chuckling around me.

The rest of the class I try to concentrate, but can't help wandering off one last time...

... was he really staring at me? No, she must have mistaken. He was looking at someone else. He's not interested in me. He can have any girl he wants, why would he like me? God, I hope he likes me...

Oh my god.. was she talking about me? Lauren Summers wants me to like her? She likes me?

I sit in thought again until the loud ringing of the school bell snaps me out of it. She catches me staring at her again. I give her a shy smile. Her eyes go wide, but she manages a small smile back until she quickly rushes out of the classroom.

I can't help but smile as I walk out of the room myself, until a thought occurs to me and I turn around.

'Uh, Ms Henderson?' She looks up from her desk.

'Happy Birthday.' I say with a smile and then walk out, not looking back to find her smiling. Sometimes you just have to give something back.

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A/N Sorry for the long update, I keep getting writer's block for this story.

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Love, Baxxie