Time

Space

"Have you ever dreamed about being in space?" Asked Caden. "No, why? You gonna be an astronaut or somethin'?" "No, I wanna be an artist!" He said joyfully, "But like, imagine being in space, where nobody can bother you, and it can get you away from all your problems!" I nodded my head, understanding. "Although, you don't seem to have any problems... do you ever like being left alone?" I thought for a moment, then replied, "I mean I don't like it but I don't dislike it. I don't care if I'm alone or not. I'm just..." I paused. "Maybe i am emotionless. I don't feel happiness but I don't feel sadness. I don't feel anything toward things, really." I layed my head down on my desk. I forgot we were even in school. "Oh, I see," said Caden, "Do you have any phobias? Would you feel anything if you were left alone in a dark corner? Do you like spiders?" "Well I don't like heights but I can deal with it. Like, it doesn't affect me much. If I were alone in a dark corner, I probably wouldn't care. Just stand up and walk out of the corner like nothing is there. I don't like spiders but I don't dislike them." I replied. "Yeah, you're always at a flat tone of voice," he added, "You sure nothing negative has happened in your life?" "I'm sure. I promise you Caden, just the basic bullying at my old school ever since 3rd grade. It didn't ever hurt though." "Caden, Michael, am I interrupting your conversation?" Asked the science teacher, Ms Soph. I shook my head and Caden said, "No, sorry", and we stayed quiet for the rest of class.