"Because, well, people with powers should stick together," said Mikhail; "I know what it was like to be abused and used because I had powers, and I don't want to see it happen to you. Plus..." he looked away, "you were so [i]cute[/i]."

"Yeah, I like boys, as well as girls. Is that okay with you?" Hope flared, then flagged, in Mikhail's heart.  What if he said something wrong? What if Jordan didn't like him anymore after this?

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