His friends started to laugh but quickly fell
silent when Trevor shot them a disapproving
glance.
Parker was surprised at what a good time
he had with them. Most of the crowd didn’t
stay for the entire show, so he technically could
have left at any point. But he found himself
genuinely wanting to keep hanging out with
Yuan, Cole, and Drew. They were funny and
laid-back—so laid-back that they’d taken this
whole telekinesis thing completely in stride.
Parker also appreciated that they talked to him
about things like games and music—ordinary
stuff that had nothing to do with his mind
powers.
After the show, they all told Trevor he’d
been great. Outside, though, Drew turned to
the others and asked, “At what point do I stop
being supportive and just tell him to give up?”
The other three laughed even though Drew
might have meant it as a serious question.
When Parker got home, he was happy.
Having friends felt good.
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