Conversations

"That's all right, Kat," Gerald said. "I don't need to see. I believe you."

Katrina released the hem of her skirt and began tying the hem of her white blouse into a knot. She smiled at her brother while doing so.

"Why don't you run along now, sis," Gerald continued. "I'm sure you have some homework or chores to do." She nodded and stepped out of the room, closing the door behind her.

With his sister gone, Gerald sat back down in his chair and leaned back. Katrina was acting odder than usual, he thought. But why? Suddenly, it occured to him that she had been reacting to his thoughts.

Could it possibly be? Could he really control minds and projects thoughts? Gerald wondered about the possibilities. Perhaps he could even do more?

While these thoughts and others were running through his mind, Gerald idly glanced out the window and saw his neighbor sunbathing in her backyard. Ms. Sorenson had been giving Gerald a hard on all summer.

Ms. Sorenson, he mused.

-Yes?-

Gerald's eyes grew wide with shock. Did he hear what he thought? Gerald tried once more.

Do you know who I am?

-No-

Can you see me?

-No-

Do you know what you're doing?

-I think I'm talking to myself in my head-

Gerald smiled. He was in his neighbor's mind.