Me and Tobias separated as soon as we stepped through the entrance, he proceeded to his biology class while I proceeded to my algebra class. When I walked into class most of the others paused their conversation to glance at me before promptly resuming. I took my seat, left middle row got my notebook out and closed my eyes. I took any opportunity I got to rest them, my nightly activities always left me drained. The bell rang at exactly 8:30 and two minutes later Mr. Fixx stepped into class and began his lesson. When he began his lesson I opened my eyes glanced briefly at the board then completely dissociated myself. My body poised in a state of undivided attention but my mind was elsewhere. I never actually listened to anything in class I used them as a medium to further my training.
As I sat there I felt my power leave my mind and stretch out, gradually engulfing the whole classroom then another and another. My face was passive but I was far from it. Each day my reach expanded my strength grew. It was like a muscle the more I worked it out the more it would grow, but I had to be careful too much strain and I'd end up with a nosebleed and terrible headache that would last days.
My power was simple really, telekinesis. That's what it called, the ability to move things with the mind. But it was much more versatile than that.
Apart from basic movement it also functioned as a veil, within it's confines my senses were greatly enhanced multiple times over. I could sense anything, I could feel it, it's texture, temperature, weight, size. It gave me the ability to sense something far better than my eyes, ears, skin ever could. Within the veil I was omniscient. But like all other superhuman abilities it had repercussions.
My mind was overloaded with too much information, I had to be careful what I let in. The first time I used it I vividly remember the headache that followed and the blood I coughed up.
But as I said it was all within the mind. It didn't rely on some sort of cosmic energy like chi, chakra and the likes that you would hear off in novels and popular media.
So the more I trained the better I got the more my mind handled. My mind was growing each day, I was capable of running several thoughts at once. It was like I had sectioned it into multiple large rooms running parallel to each other.
By my calculations my mind power was about 34 times that of a normal human. I was capable of processing vast amounts of information at supernatural speeds but it wasn't enough.
I doubt I'm the only superhuman in this world, there should be others and I wanted to be strong enough to protect myself and the people close to me. The bell rang, time to go to the cafeteria for some food.
I'd already attended 4 classes just 5 more and I could head home. Another advantage of my large mind power was the ability to go into a sort of autopilot. While most of my mind focused on stretching my veil and lifting object around me inconspicuously, another small part was reserved to help me get about my day. Anything that was deemed important was filtered to me, it was also responsible for moving my body around and answering questions.
Although it wasn't perfect, most people got the felling I wasn't paying attention even though I acted accordingly. It unnerved them, talking to someone but not feeling noticed. They were wrong and right to think I wasn't engaged because while my body watched them I was truly looking from the veil.
As I said in a way I could 'see' things. But there was no color just lines and contours created in a 3 dimensional space.
Passing through the court yard I headed straight to the cafeteria. It was fairly large, by the entrance a long table filled with food, students were allowed to dish the food themselves as long as you could fit all of it on a plate, no second servings were allowed though. I took a tray and plate and walked along the length of the table filling my tray with beans, greens but mostly desserts. Most 16 year olds didn't eat as much as I did but if was necessary considering how much fuel my mind consumed.
To maintain my constant demands my mind was in need of a lot of sugar and salt. I carried a bottle of water mixed with glucose and salt around with me. Miss Adelaide asked questions but I passed it off as a craving.
I took my tray to my regular seat at the far left middle row. There were large window along the walls that overlooked the school grounds. Tobias entered soon after with a large group of his friends and they took their seat a bit further from me.
When we first started attending this high school 7 months ago Tobias and I always sat together but I noticed how he always looked over at his friends. Shortly after discovering he made friends in the school I encouraged him to sit with them he was hesitant at first and he pleaded me to join him again their table but I always declined. Tobias was happy with them, I didn't want him conflicted because of his loyalty besides I was fine sitting alone it's not like was paying attention.
I focused on my training while I ate but then someone walked in and my veil instinctively retracted avoiding the presence. I looked at the entrance and noticed DeLark standing there as he and his friends went about filling their plates. Now this was the major reason I didn't like Johnathan DeLark his presence did things to me. When I first met him I ignored the strange feeling he gave me trying to be polite. I wasn't one to judge based on looks and one day when I used my veil I felt it.
When it touched him a cold sick sensation overtook my being the feeling of utter wrongness I got from him was memorable.
I remember trying my best not to puke my guts out and the cold pressure that assaulted my mind. When I looked over for confirmation I remember that cold soulless gaze he gave me , then he blinked and it was gone. A gentle smile broke on his lips and the fear that gripped me that day never left. I followed him with my eyes as me sat with his friends at the far right, a sufficient distance away. But it wasn't good enough I wanted him further away.
I had a hunch that Jonathan knew about the supernatural and might be a part of it himself. Though I only had the look he gave that day as confirmation. That's another reason I sped up my training, so I could be ready in case he ever came after me. I had a feeling my peace wouldn't last long. 'What's going on over there?' Tobias was blushing and laughing harder than I'd ever seen him before. 'Ohh that's why' the girl he was talking to it was clear he was enamored by her. His ears were a brilliant pink and he smiled at every word she said. 'Well he certainly has good taste.' she was beautiful to say the least. Light brown eyes, smooth dark skin the shade of rich chocolate and long dark curly hair with a few braids placed randomly within her hair. No wonder he dressed up so well today, Tobias knew how to clean up but this was different, if you knew him you could tell he put a bit more effort than usual into his wardrobe choices. But it was necessary, from the clothes she wore you it was obvious she knew her way around fashion and design. I was curious but I didn't want to intrude so I pulled back the veil around them giving them privacy.
Well he was at that age, we would both be 17 by the last quarter of the year. Teenagers were a mess of hormones and the thrill of experiencing the unknown. One of those unknowns was love, I hadn't experienced it myself, but it gave a large amount gossip to discuss. I glanced at them once more, her palm was in his shoulder and she was whispering something to him. They both laughed at her joke. Those eyes of his… I have seen many emotions in Tobias' eyes but this one was new, he couldn't even hide it, he was love-struck. I tried to imagine myself in his place but I shivered at the thought, I didn't want to ever love or be loved. It was a waste of time in my opinion especially high school romance. That was the most fickle and fleeting of them all. They didn't last, the only upside was the constant stream of news and drama that happened within these walls. Most couples only lasted a semester and then they were off again with new partners. On the rare occasion that they stayed loyal to each other and were actually satisfied with each other they had to separate come graduation.
But I wouldn't tell him of my opinions, he needed experiences like this, it added to his character development. Tobias was smart — though I couldn't see a hint of his intelligence as he talked to her— and when he eventually got his heart broken he knows I'll always be there ready to spite and ridicule him. 'Let's get this day over with already ' I shoved the last of my food into my mouth before departing to my next class. As I left I felt an intense gaze on he, which was further enhanced by the veil. When I turned back Jonathan wasn't looking at me anymore, but I was certain he was responsible.