16 Summer homework

"We find comfort in family

Sweet lies

In old friendships."

-E. E. B

EMA's pov

I woke up alone in my bed, but this time I felt no pain. Probably because Connor slept next to me almost whole night. He left early in morning so Luka or dad couldn't find him anywhere in my room later if they decided to come inside.

I was kind of glad that Connor met Luka yesterday. They didn't really get along or talk, but just them meeting meant a lot to me. Maybe, just maybe, Luka will learn to accept me as I am after meeting the rest if my team.

Today I couldn't visit home early in the morning because I had to pick up my books and summer homework from school. I left my room and saw Luka. He was eating his breakfast and offered me some, but I wasn't hungry.

"Where are you going?" he asked me before I could leave.

"To pick up my books from school.", I said with a bag on my shoulders, ready to leave.

"Tell me if you're going to England."

"After I pick up books, I will.", I said.

"Will Connor pick you up?"

"No, I will fly there.", I said sarcastically.

"Since when can you fly?" he asked me with a serious face.

"I can't fly, dumbass. Yes, Connor will pick me up."

"I wouldn't be surprised if you could fly.", he said as I left home and got on my bicycle. Since my school wasn't as close as library, I decided to take faster approach.

"Just don't fall.", I heard Connor in my head. Somehow I got used to hearing him. It didn't seem weird anymore and I think it would be strange if I couldn't hear him anymore.

It took me abound 20 minutes to arrive at school. It's big and very old, but that was the best school around. It has almost no toleration for bullies yet somehow some kids just get away. Just like one boy whose bike I could recognize almost instantly.

Kim.

Kim is the worst person I could see right now. His bike was resting on school we shared. Not just his, but many of them too. He was here with a whole squad? Just awesome.

My powers came in use many times with Kim, but somedays I couldn't predict what is he going to do. And that scared me right now. He knows how my bike looks like, he knows that today is the last day we can pick up our books and he knows where my locker is.

I'm screwed.

I could use my powers, but hallucination would drop soon because making him see like I wasn't there, while I'm moving, while my steps make sounds and while he's with other people too is impossible mission.

I'm so screwed.

I didn't want to call Connor yet. I can do this. Yes, I can do this.

I couldn't do it. As soon as I walked into school, one boy from Kim's squad saw me and ran to Kim. And well, before I even reached my locker, I was face to face with bully himself. I hated him so much that it hurt.

He let me walk pass him to get my books, but as soon as they were in my bag and back on my back, his hand reached my collar and he dragged me to man bathroom. There few of his friends already waited for us.

"Did you miss me?" he asked. Classic bad boy question.

Right now I didn't feel as scared I usually did. No, now I was beyond annoyed. How dares he just drag me to bathroom and mock me? Does he know who I am, what I can do to him?

"No.", I said and tried to stand up but he pushed me back down and his leg met my stomach.

"Watch your tongue babe.", he laughed.

Oh yes, his lovely nicknames. I sure did miss them. I just wish to have one minute in private with him and have Connor try out his power on him. That trauma related black ball of power.

No. What did I just think about?

No, no, no…

I started to panic. Connor's powers could kill him. Why did I think about that?

Kim saw me start to panic and that pleased him. So he kicked me few more times alone before his friends joined. Every hit was painful, but not as bad as guilt that rose inside me.

"Connor!" I said through link.

In one moment I was surrounded my Kim and his friends, in other they were of floor, rolling in pain, after Zack punched the living shit out of them. It was good to see Zack hit someone. It was like his arms were made for that. Connor once again picked me up. My nose was bleeding, my ribs were hurting and I will sure have a lot of marks on my body after this.

"I will fucking kill them.", Connor whispered to me as black ball started to appear between his fingers.

"No, please don't. Just take us home.", I asked and he nodded with his face buried in my neck. Zack came to him and we were soon gone from bathroom.

As soon as we got to England, Malia ran to me. I told how it doesn't hurt so much, but she explained how she can feel my pain and how Fran is on her way with painkillers and ice.

Fuss became even bigger when Yuko came and saw me black and blue. Wearing t-shirt and shorts didn't help either. He said I won't be allowed to leave home again because every time I do, I get somehow hurt. I understood what he meant, but I had to go.

After a lot of nursing me, I was finally free from constant "Are you okay?" question from everyone.

Malia helped me unpack my books in my room and she offered to study with me and help me with homework. Yuko too decided to join us so the three of us went to dining room.

"I hate math.", Yuko said and pulled out my English book out.

"Me too.", Malia added.

"Because you're a bottom.", Fran said while walking into dining room.

Yuko and I looked at each other and silently promised each other to tell everyone how Fran called Malia a bottom. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Fran was actually a bottom either.

"Douche.", Malia commented and focused on a book in front of her. I was never a big fan of school and homework, but now, it was even enjoyable. At some point Connor decided to join us, but he didn't do anything except tried to make me stop doing it with constant kisses and poking. That reminded me how Fran made Malia stop meditating when we went to botanic garden.

I have to admit that last two weeks have been the most exciting, scariest, funniest days I ever had all at once. If someone told me a month I go that I would be calling England my home, doing homework with a girl that can control minds, boy that can control nature and another boy who has power of darkness and is also my soulmate after getting beaten up at school and getting called a freak because of my powers, I would be sure they are on some drugs. All of this was happening so fast, but I was coping with it just fine. I felt like everything before was just plain and boring, I had no purpose.

And now I do.

I have to live, as a child with powers, with my team and my soulmate.

"You are deep in thoughts.", Connor commented.

"I was thinking of how lucky I am.", I said honestly and leaned to peck his lips. "And how I have the best soulmate ever."

"Well, when we're on that topics of relationships…", Malia started while setting down a pencil. "Kim didn't beat you up for no reason. I have read his mind after what he did, right after pain stopped blocking me. I admit, Zack gave them some good beating. Anyway, he was highly provoked."

"Provoked with what?" I asked.

"Your neck filled with hickeys.", Malia said and I blushed. I only saw one!

"Look at the back of your neck. There is at least seven.", Yuko added.

I glared at Connor. Why did he make so many?

"What bastard was provoked because I made hickeys on MY GIRL? He doesn't have any ownership over you. Only you can decide what's going to be on your neck. He has no. fucking. right. to feel provoked.", Connor said angrily.

Kim is screwed.

"Beating he got today was just a taste of what he's going to get next time. Especially after being a little bitch because you have a person that honestly loves you. What did he want? For you to magically fall in love with how his leg feels on your ribs?"

Kim is so screwed.

I decided to ignore fact that he just admitted his love for me in rage and give him time to tell me that some other time when his head comes to right place. Right now I watched my boyfriend rant about just how dead Kim is. I know that Connor, as he spoke, said everything to Zack too through link. And I'll be damned if Kim ends without broken bones.

I know that it was mean from me to think that way and not try to stop Connor, but how else can he learn not to bully people anymore? Connor and Zack will not kill him. They will just make sure Kim can't hurt anyone anymore. That was good enough for me.

"-he will not be able to breath properly after that, I promise."

"Connor."

"His legs will be where his brain is supposed to be."

"Connor."

"Considering that he doesn't have no brain."

"Babe."

He froze. His eyes found mine and all anger left him and was replaced with wide grin.

"Yes princess?" he said happily, his mouth creating the most beautiful view for me. I guess he liked the nickname.

"Don't kill him please.", I said with puppy dog eyes. He wasn't glad that I asked that, but he did nod a little to seal a promise.

"I am afraid of you two.", Yuko commented and set down his book. "A bit less afraid of Ema. But you Connor? You scare me deeply."

I remembered how he kissed a gun that I held, but it didn't scare me. He was just braver, not scarier.

"You found it hot, I can tell.", Connor whispered in my ear. But how could I not? "I also found you holding the gun I kissed hot.", he added and left dining room.

At least he wasn't angry anymore. And I really liked how he felt now.

I forgot Malia and Yuko were still in the same room and after I turned to them, I saw their faces.

"And I thought that Astra and Zack were extra.", Yuko commented and stood up from table just to lay down on sofa.

Malia and joined him and turned on TV. For long time we watched Friends and just relaxed and then my phone rang.

"Where are you?" I heard Luka's voice on the other side. Yuko and Malia glanced at me, but decided to just watch TV.

"In England with everyone."

"Are all seven of you there?"

"Yes, why?"

"Can I come too? I mean can Connor transfer me there too so I can meet everyone?"

It took me a second to answer. He wants to come here?

"I'll go get him. Everyone gather in dining room, Ema's brother will visit.", Connor said through link.

"He'll be there in a second.", I told Luka and let my phone down. I started to feel nervous. What if he doesn't like it here and tells me not to come again?

Astra, Zack and Fran came into dining room. Astra one again looked too tired to even move so Zack carried him. Fran on the other side didn't look too happy to meet Luka again. Only one person actually looked happy and that was exhausted Astra. If he could, he would jump out of Zack's arms, but I'm sure his back was too hurt for that.

Luka and Connor appeared in dining room and Luka almost instantly ran away from Connor.

"How did you- we were home just a second ago!" Luka said and saw me sitting on sofa. "I feel like my guts are inside out!"

"You get used to it.", I said and Luka looked at me in fear. He took few deep breaths and approached Astra who sat on Zack's lap.

"I'm Luka, Ema's older brother.", he said and Astra gave him the widest smile.

"It's nice to meet you! I am Astra and this grumpy here is Zack. But we already met in Gardaland, didn't we?" Astra said while moving a bit on Zack's lap from excitement.

"Please sit down. I have something to discuss.", Malia said before even greeting him. So she didn't like Luka either… What a surprise. "Before Ema arrived, I invited everyone to a party my family is holding in France. Yuko's father will be there too with Yuko so I would like if Ema would come too."

This was my first time hearing this.

Luka looked at me and then back at Malia. She didn't look as sweet as she usually does. Instead her face was serious and cold.

"Sure. Just return her some before bed time.", he answered. I kind of think I'll never be allowed to sleep over again.

"We will. Now Fran and I will give you a tour around while Astra tells Ema more about party that will be held.

Great, just great. Party filled with rich people.

I'm so screwed.