S. Orzechowski

"Vic, why have my powers been dull? Are they finally going away?" I ask, trying not to get too hopeful. He furrows his eyebrows. He looks over at Kellin, who wears the same look. 

"We've actually never met anyone who got their powers while they were a teen- so we don't know how it works." 

"Great," I mumble. I sit back into my seat. Kellin and Vic exchange a look. 

"We have a plan for you- but it might be a bit odd for you a first. We think you need someone to train you. See, while we were younger, we had very little power, so we could control it and figure out ways to help. You- didn't get that privilege." 

"Okay, which one of you-"

"Actually, we have another person. He knows a lot more because his parents were able to find information without being traced. So he knows more about this stuff." 

"Fine, who?"

"Hello, I'm Andy Biersack, I think we met once, but it was brief, and I'd like to properly greet you before I give you insight to a life I've lived for 16 years," he steps out of the shadows and into the clearing of the forest. My eyes widen. I've seen him once or twice, but never really looked at him. He has piercing blue eyes, dark hair- he's tall, probably a bit taller than Dallon. And don't even get me started on his jawline. He could cut something with that- goddamnit! The way he walks towards me and stands has this sophisticated feel to it. 

"H-Hi... I'm S-Sarah-" I clear my throat and slowly shake his hand. He half-smiles and turns to Kellin and Vic. 

"I think I got this covered, Sarah and I need to get to know each other, and then I'll try to answer any of her questions," he says. I listen to his soothing, deep voice. It gives me the same feeling I get when I hear really good bass in a song. 

Kellin and Vic nod and walk out of the forest, talking about something, I don't really pay attention. "So- Uh-"

"I think we should get to know each other. How about we start with this, how exactly did you get your powers?" 

I pause for a second. "I was in my room one night, there was a storm outside, and suddenly... bam. Powers." 

"Odd. I got mine when I was born. I supposed we can figure that out if you want. Can you show me what you already know?" 

My heart thumps from his voice. I knew he was a singer, but I never actually listened to his songs. I should do that. 

"Right- uh-" 

"It's okay, I won't judge you if you break something," he smiles softly. "I'm kidding, everyone break stuff, in the beginning, it's normal. Just go." 

I exhale and hold out my hand, feeling power course through me. A buzz rings out and I feel him grab my wrist. I open my eyes and stare at him. His eyes are closed and I see bolts from me go to him. 

"I might have forgotten to tell you, I can absorb energy if it's too much. And right now, it's too much. Calm down, and try again," he lets go and stares at me. 

"Uh- yeah," I clear my throat and hold out my hand. I feel pulses of energy and let it flow around. I open my eyes and stare at my palm. "Damn-" I breathe. I stare at it for a while and watch it grow. I look at him. He doesn't show any emotion as he stares at it. 

Out of nowhere a twig snaps and I jump. The electricity blasts, Andy dodges it and stares at me. I start shaking. The bolts snap around me, buzzing like a hive of bees. "Andy-" I feel my heart pounding, and I start panicking. 

"Sarah- Sarah! Calm down-" his eyes widen as the bolts start flying everywhere. He grabs both my hands and stares at me- straight into my eyes. "Take deep breaths. Forget everything. Just listen to my voice. Deep breaths," he soothes. I open my eyes and the bolts stop. 

"I'm sorry-" I feel tears behind my eyes. He sighs and puts his arms around me. 

"It's always difficult at first, don't worry." 

I pull away. "Andy-" I gulp. I find myself leaning forward, closer to him. Inches away from his lips, he pulls away. 

He blinks and shakes his head. He lets go of me. "Sarah, I'm dating someone-"

"Oh- god, I'm sorry- it was just- I-" I feel my cheeks burn. 

"It's okay. It's okay. We're fine, right?"

"Yeah- I'm sorry-" 

"It's fine, trust me. It's okay, you just got caught up in everything, I get it." 

"Okay- I'm sorry..." I mutter. He smiles and takes a small orb out. 

"Use this every day, two minutes. Eventually, it will level out for you," he says, handing me the orb. "I'll see you in a week," he adds before walking away. 

I hold my hand to my heart. With only one thought in my mind. I'm fucked. 

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K. Quinn

(A/N: something new). 

"Vic, what are we doing?" I laugh. He decided to put a blindfold on me while we were in the car. He just laughs in response. "Vic, if I die, I'm blaming you and you'll go down for murder," I say in sing-song. 

"I can't kill you, I love you too much," he replies. 

"You warm my heart, you dwarf." 

"Hey, I'm still taller than Frank, and he's a year older than us!" He exclaims. 

"Still a dwarf," I mutter. He sighs and sits me down. 

"Kellin, today- wait- take off your blindfold-" I pull off the blindfold and find myself on a bench, facing the exact bookstore we met in. "Today was the day I decided life is too short. I walked in front of you, held your hands and pulled in for a kiss. Our first kiss. Right in front of the place we met. Isn't it funny how life works," he smiles gently. I laugh and feel tears well up in my eyes. 

"Goddamnit Vic, you're making me cry!" I chuckle. 

"Happy Kiss Anniversary, Kellin. Until we get married, we have a first meet anniversary, getting asked out, and the first kiss!" 

"I feel lucky. I got you something," I grin and pull out a watch. "I remember you complaining about how your watch stopped working because you accidentally fried the circuits. So..." I hand hin the watch. 

"Kellin- You didn't have to-" he smiles when he finds the engraving. 

KQ & VF. 

"I love you," he sits next to me and kisses my cheek. "I got you something too... I've been meaning to ask for a while, but I only just now gathered the courage to ask," he clears his throat. He pulls out a single, thin, silver chain and hands it to me. I spot the silver band. 

"Vic-" I say breathlessly. He steps up and kneels in front of me. 

"You've made my last three years, better than I could have ever imagined. I know we're far too young. But I was hoping, in the future... Would you marry me?" 

I gasp and cover my mouth, feeling tears in my eyes again. "Yes," I whisper. He smiles and pulls the ring off and puts it on my finger. 

"You can wear it on the chain if you want to," he says, bringing me in for a kiss. 

When he pulls away, I stare at the ring. 

KQ&VF  Forever and Always

"Vic?" 

"Yeah?"

"I love you."