Mind over Matter by R. T. Martin

Author:R. T. Martin [Martin, R. T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Darby Creek, Family & Relationships, Fiction, Friendship, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Fiction, Superhero, Superheroes, Superhuman, Superhuman Abilities, Superhuman Ability, Superpower, Superpowers, Superhero, Superheroes, Superpower, Superpowers, Performing Arts, Performing, Theater, Musical, Musical Theater, Drama, Social Themes, Bully, Bullying, Bullies, Bullied, Bullies, Bully, Bullying, Friendship, Mind Control, Mind Control Powers, Mind over Matter, Mind Power, Mind Powers, R. T. Martin, School Play, School Plays, Telekinesis, Telekinetic Powers, Trust
ISBN: 9781541517783
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Published: 2018-01-02T16:00:00+00:00

8

It took no time at all for Parker to become bolder with his ability. In his next class that day, he saw MJ prepare a spitball, chewing up a small piece of paper and using his disassembled pen as a sort of blowgun. MJ took aim at someone across the room. Parker stopped the wad of paper in midair and let it drop to the floor. MJ watched it happen with a stunned look on his face. He nudged a friend in a desk next to him, and Parker watched him try to explain what had happened.

The next morning, Parker saw Devon again in study hall. Devon had two pieces of paper in front of him: the completed worksheet he’d taken from Ashley’s backpack and a blank version of the same worksheet. He was clearly copying down Ashley’s answers.

This is my chance to stop him, Parker thought. I need a plan. And I need to act fast. After thinking for a few moments, Parker used his ability to knock down a row of books from the shelf directly behind Devon. The papers on Devon’s table went flying. The librarian rushed over and started scolding Devon about being more careful with the books in the library. Meanwhile, Parker used the distraction to slowly slide both worksheets over to his table.

Parker got up to use the bathroom but stopped as he passed Ashley’s table. He purposely kept his gaze down and pretended to spot the sheet of paper sitting beneath her chair.

“Hey,” he said, turning to her. “I think you dropped that.”

Ashley glanced below her seat and gasped. “Oh my gosh, thank you!” she whisper-shouted. “I thought I lost that, and it’s due this afternoon. I must have dropped it here yesterday.” She grinned up at him and thanked him again.

Parker smiled back and nodded. As he walked past a garbage can, he may or may not have thrown away a half-finished worksheet with the name “Devon Jones” written on top of it.

***

Every day, Parker practiced his ability in the workshop and at home. He was getting much better at using it. He could make objects float and move in midair. He could spin and twirl them, juggling without using his hands. At home, he was able to control a pen so well, he could write his name without ever touching the pen.

After a few days, Parker decided to take his school activism to the next level. Instead of just preventing bad things from happening, he started taking some light revenge on bullies. Suddenly Devon was mysteriously misplacing most of his homework. Paul was telling people that books kept falling out of his locker for no reason. MJ reported that at lunch his plastic forks and spoons snapped in half when he wasn’t even touching them.

Yuan, Cole, and Drew all helped too. Each day at lunch, all three would discuss instances of bullying they had witnessed, and Parker would find some way for the bullies to make up for their actions. Cheat sheets fell out of books right where teachers could see them.

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