I'm Blind Not Fragile

Chapter 8

Me and Brandon took a taxi to his house. Brandon's house is huge. It's even bigger than my fathers house and that's saying something. I threw my now empty hot chocolate cup into the trash on the street. This was still New York City.

As soon as me and Brandon enter the mansion, we were greeted by a cheerful Gavin. Gavin is tall, standing at 6'1" and is 26, he has sandy blonde hair and green eyes, at least that's what Brandon tells me. He seems intimidating with his muscular build and deep voice, but really he's just a big teddy bear. Gavin joined the gang when he was 17. His older brother was in the gang but died in a driveby by the Chamberlin gang. His brother's death started a cold war between the two gangs, and as far as I know it's still happening.

I like to stay out of the gang buisness because I'm not actually part of the gang. I'm part of the family sure, but I can't commit to being apart of the gang. I can't even commit to science class. Then there's the fact that I'm blind and dont like violence. I don't want to drag the gang down. "The pack is only as strong as it's weakest wolf." Where is that quote from? Was it the jungle book? I feel like the jungle book one went differently.

"So what should we do? Spar?" Brandon suggests jokingly, when the three of us are seated on the sofa listening to a movie.

"I can't. I have to stay bruise free for tonight and tomorrow." I say

"Shoot that's right. What are we supposed to do with you then? You're as fragile as a china doll. AT THIS MOMENT I MEAN BECAUSE YOU BRUISE EASY SOMETIMES." He quickly says as I was about to slap him.

Jake, Shawn's second in comand, suddenly walks in. "Brandon your father wishes to speak to you. You too Gavin." He anounces. I actually feel peoples gaze shifting on me. It fealls like soft butterflies skimming my flesh. It is asolutly annoying.

"Go wherever guys!" I finally break after 20 second of the staring. "It's not like I can't take care of myself!" I add annoyed because they didn't move.

"Jake, stay with her. I will go speak with my dad."

"Tell him that you're being an ass and are treating me like I'm 8."

"Raine, you're blind." He says like it the most reasonable defense there is.

"I wish people would stop using that as an excuse! I can pin Gaving in 5 minutes!"

"Raine, I'm older, please just wait for me here. I'll be back before 3:30 so we can meet Hank at your house." He says almost pleadingly, exasperation making it's apearence in his voice too.

"Fine, but Gavin if you don't tell Shawn everything I said to tell him I'll break your arm." I threaten.

I can smell nervouse sweat and hear Gavin swallow before they leave.

Now dont get me wrong, I don't have anything against Jake. Well other than that time when we met and and he almost broke my cane. But that's water under the bridge. In fact Jake is the one I talk to when I realize my other senses have gotten stronger. As I get older and stronger, my senses get stronger with me.

"So any new fun and exciting things happen lately. I haven't see you in a while." He asks casually.

"Yes actually. A few weeks ago I found if I foccused super hard I could hear their heartbeat. Now if I'm not distacted I can't help but here them. It's a very accurate way to find someone."

"That is very cool." He states in awe

"Of course if I'm not paying attention people can still sneak up on me." I deadpan

"Well there's an easy fix to that," I raise an eyebrow, "Just be alert all the time." He explains.

"Ha. Like it's that easy." I whine while he chuckles.