EVERY TIME I GET ASKED OUT, I DODGE IT

H- hey, so I wanted to ask you something, will you go out with me?" I was standing unfazed by the question, not caring because I knew what would come. My mouth started moving by itself, and while I could freely move my body I couldn't control what I was saying, it felt weird but I had gotten used to it by now.

*ding* The school bell rang so we headed back. Tears were falling down her eyes, maybe this is her first time getting rejected, I would have accepted all the girls who asked me out but I just couldn't, maybe this was heaven's punishment. We came out behind the school building together while the girl still crying, I felt bad, maybe I should comfort her but I choose not to.

My friends and others were giving me these curious looks, sometimes taking a glance down. I think they got the wrong idea of what happened. I was a little embarrassed so I increased my walking speed, leaving the girl behind.

Heading to the front door, there was a big group of people walking in the same direction, probably leaving school. This is the first chance I have to test this ability I somehow acquired a month ago.

Walking straight ahead, I bumped into someone, that's interesting I thought I would have dodged it. The person gave me a weird stare, I was a little intimidated so I kept on walking. While I was deep in thought, someone walking in the opposite direction was about to hit me.

I noticed she was about to bump into me when all of a sudden I felt my body vibrating, it was a feeling I couldn't explain. I dodged her by a centimeter without touching anyone around me.

She had a surprised look on her face. It felt like she tried to bump into me on purpose. Maybe it was payback for making that girl cry.

I decided to think about what occurred when I get home.

Walking out of school I see my friend running over to me.

"Sooo, how did it go?" my best friend Calvin said while putting his arm around my neck.

"You already know, just like all the other times when a girl asked me out."

"If you did say yes then you wouldn't have the most awesome sickest coolest nickname ever, 'Ice Prince.'

I started to giggle, "prince you say? I'm not even rich."

"Calvin, you already know I can't control it, this is like the 1000th time I told you this, do you still not believe me?"

"of course, I believe you because I have something just l..., anyways."

We kept on chatting until we had to go our separate ways.

stepping on the creaky old wooden steps, feeling like the stairs would break anytime, I opened the door, and an aromatic smell came bursting out from inside, she must be cooking my favorite meal.

Reminds me of those death row inmates and their last meals. Heh.

"Honey come help set the table."

This was the first time in a while since the table has been this happy and lively.

My dad disappeared when I was young, leaving behind just enough money to live for a year. I didn't like the feeling of having my mom have to work when she takes care of the house and me. I tried getting a job but nobody would accept me. Every time they asked a question I would dodge it.

Just like in school I always dodged a question when the teacher asks. Though sometimes it doesn't happen, maybe I'm getting better at controlling it, who knows?

After cleaning up, I headed upstairs to my room to do my homework. I didn't have much so it should be fairly quick.

I was answering a math question when I remembered what happened at school with the group of people.

It seems that if I'm the one who is causing anything my ability won't activate but if someone other than myself does anything to me it activates. Interesting, I guess I'll update Calvin on what I discovered.

While reaching for my phone it started to ring. I wonder why Calvin is calling me. *beep*

"Calvin, did you need something?"

"Uhh yeah, I just wanted to tell you not to go to school tomorrow morning."

"Huh, why would I do that? I can't skip a day of school with how we're living."

"I- I just had a feeling that you shouldn't okay? Promise me you won't go in the morning."

"Fine, I promise. Are you happy now?"

*beep*

Did he just really hang up on me, *yawns* I'm feeling a bit tired I should probably finish my homework...

15 hours later..

that was the best sleep I ever had, wait what time is it?

7:53 am

NOOOOOOOOOOO, I forgot to do my homework.

While getting ready the thought never crossed my mind about what Calvin said last night.