She hugged Eric from behind and said, "You rascal, how could you scare me like that. I thought i was going to lose you."
"You can't lose me, Nora. It was just lightning that struck me." Eric said boasting.
"It was that same lightning that put into coma for 4 months." Nora said as she let go of him.
"Okay, i'm really sorry for scaring you. How about i'm make it up to you by taking you for a drink at jitters." Eric said which made Nora eyes brightened immediately.
"Mom, i and Eric are going out for a drink at jitters."
"Okay, come back safely."
"Bye aunt Iris. See you soon." Eric said as he and Nora stepped outside the house.
"Central City feels different." Eric said as they walked along the sidewalk.
"It doesn't feels different, it's different. Meta-humans running here and there, it's scary. Last week, a meta-human attacked the school and when CCPD tried to stop him. Three cops died." Nora explained briefly.
"I saw it on the news, have AGUS not tried to make anything to stop them?" Eric asked.
"Not at all, it was only Nova labs that infused weapon with dark matter. But that didn't stop them, once they lay their hands on it. They will terrioze the city."
"Enough talk about danger and meta-humans. Let's talk about you." Eric said as they neared jitters.
"What would we say?" Nora asked.
"About you and Darien. When i woke up, i decided to check your profile. That when i saw the picture of you two kissing." Eric said.
"Oh that," Nora said as her cheek flushed red. "When we both went on a date last month. Couple were kissing at the beach, it got so intense that we had to try it."
"I'm really happy for you two." Eric said.
"Thanks, i hope you find someone that would love you like how i love Darien." Nora said.
A mocking voice in Eric's head said 'And that person is he'
"Woah, is this jitters or another place. What happened to the sign?" Eric asked as they stood outside a coffee and refreshments store.
"It's still the same old place, me and you love to come to as kids. The owner died on the night of the collider explosion, but his daughter took over and she used a modern style to make it more efficient and tempting." Nora explained
As they both stepped in, a wave of relaxation and happiness swept over them. "Wow, this is really amazing." Eric said.
As both of them sat down in a quiet corner where the music seemed to be lower. An attendant gave them a menu, "Wow, what's the espresso caramel." Eric asked rising an eyebrow.
"It is really amazing, we'll take two" Nora said turning the attendant. "Eric, what are you doing here." A voice called out to them.
Turning back, Eric saw his other best friend. Alan Ramon, "Alan." Eric said as they both hugged each other.
"I've missed you buddy. When did you wake up?" Alan asked as he shaked Eric
"This morning, so me and Nora decided to have a drink," Eric said as he and Alan walked back to the table. "So what are you doing here?"
"I'm here with my mom," Alan replied. "Hi Nora, i saw Darien on the phone outside."
"Darien?. Eric, i'll be right back." Nora said as she walked outside.
"Wow, just great. I planned to have a alone time with Nora. But Darien showed up." Eric complained.
"I'm sorry dude," Alan said." Oh crap, i gotta to go. See you tomorrow at school. Wait you're coming, right?"
"Yeah, yeah, for sure. See you tomorrow." Eric said.
As Alan stepped outside, Eric saw Nora and Darien outside the cafe flirting with each other.
"They look good together." Eric muttered to himself as he took a some calming sips of the drink. Just then an attendant going through the aisle slipped and was about to fall.
Just then everything around Eric stopped. Not noticing that, Eric grabbed the tray and unknowingly dashed outside the store.
"Oh my gosh, what is happening to me?" Eric asked himself as he dashed through the city.
He didn't know how to stop. Fortunately, he stopped after falling into a laundry truck.
"Oh, ah." Eric groaned. Standing up, he noticed his right hand vibrating really fast. "What wrong with me." Eric asked himself.
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"Ringggggg." Eric's alarm clock rang. After hitting the snooze button, he walked to the bathroom.
He stepped out from the bathroom and took out a black sleek jeans from his wardrobe.
"Wait, did i grow more taller in coma?" Eric asked himself as the jeans were to short for him.
Changing the jeans, he was about to take a shirt. When he looked into the mirror and saw a well-defined six packs abs.
"Woah, did lightning give me abs?" Hurrying back to his computer, he hurriedly tapped the word, "can lightning give someone abs?" and hit the search button.
When the result came out it was no. "What's wrong with me?. Am i a meta-human?" Eric asked.
He grabbed his bag and left the empty house. He decided to test his running ability.
But to his suprise, he ran like a normal person. He walked a few miles, that's when he saw Nora and Darien walking towards the school.
When he got to school, many people were giving him confused and amused look.
"Is that Eric. I thought he was in coma." A boy whispered to his friend as Eric walked past them.
"Mr West. The principal wants to see you." A teacher called out to him.
Eric walked towards the principal office, "Good morning Mr Wells." Eric said as he walked into the office
"Yes and a good morning to Eric," Mr Harrison Wells said. "How are you feeling?, if you are not well just tell me and you will be permitted to go home."
"Thank you for your concern, but i'm fine." Eric answered.
"Okay, you may go to your class. Stay fine and out of trouble." Mr Wells dismissed him.
Eric stepped out of the office and many students were hurrying to their classes.
Eric ran to his first class, English. "Good day, Mr West. How are you feeling?" The teacher asked as Eric stepped into the classroom.
"I'm fine. Thank you ma." Eric answered.
Soon the bell rang for lunch, Eric staggered outside the class. After 4 boring classes, he managed to survive.
"Eric, so how was your Maths class?" Alan asked as he and Eric walked towards the cafeteria.
"It was between boring and exhausting." Eric replied.
"Mrs Jonas history class was really choking and tiring, last week she made us write an essay about the history of Central City." Alan complained.
"Eric, you are awake. I thought you were on hibernation, did you get your beauty sleep?" Joe Amberes mocked Eric.
Everyone laughed at Eric, "Yes, i did get my beauty sleep. But is that one unusual chin, wait did you get plastic surgery?" Eric asked
Pissed off, Joe ran towards Eric and held his cloth. "You are going to regret saying that."
"Sorry can't regret anymore. I only regret meeting you." Eric said as he pushed Joe away.
"Seems you have forgotten when you were begging me to not hurt Nora. Was it not the same night, you mom was killed by a speedster." Joe said mockingly.
Eric couldn't take it anymore, he punched face and grabbed him and whispered, "Don't you ever mention my mom name."
As Eric was about to punch him again, the bell rang signifying the end of the lunch break.
"I swear i will get that boy." Joe sweared as everyone including Eric stepped outside.
"Just one more class to go." Eric sighed.
He and Joe had the same class which is Geography.
During the class, Eric dropped his note on the teacher desk on returning back to his seat. Joe stick his leg outside and made Eric tripped his leg.
As Eric fell on the floor, Joe kicked his belly and pulled his hair.
Joe leaned in and whispered, "You are a weakling."
Eric summoned on courage and punched Joe in his mouth.
Joe fell on the floor, but the teacher was to busy to know what was happening. Eric panicked and asked for a bathroom pass, hurrying to the bathroom, he placed his hand on the mirror.
He moved to the back shocked as he stared at his hand which blue lightning was crackling from it.
He tried wiggling his hand to stop it. But that only made it worse, as it growed like a fire that gasoline has been added to it.
As he wiggled his hand, a ball of electricity shot out from his palms and broke the glass window.
Eric ran outside before someone noticed him. But instead he dashed in full speed and began to run around the city.
"I am a speedster!" Eric shouted as he ran through the city. Eric zoomed through the city like a lightning bolt.
But that joy was short-lived as Eric run into concrete wall.