I Believe I Can Fly

It's not like this is the first time that a day that I had previously expected would be a good one turned out to be bad. But when the expectation was so high when compared to the absolute dumpster fire that it was in reality, you're bound to feel disappointed.

I returned to school straight afterwards. I ended up missing the first period and got scolded by the class tutor for it. However, it didn't have any major impact on my mood, which was already down in the dumps since morning.

Oh yeah, and I also realized that despite not disintegrating into nothingness upon contact with sunlight, it does actually exert a noticeable impact on my body, but in ways that are rather… unexpected.

For starters, there's the excessive sweating. It's like my body has dialed up the sweat production to eleven. I guess I have to make sure I've got a deodorant in my bag when I'm at school or outside.

Second, being in direct sunlight kinda makes me unusually sleepy. It feels like my energy is being sucked dry when I'm sitting near a window, leaving me completely exhausted. I even had to ask one of my friends to switch seats with me.

And third, and this is a weird one; I get horny a lot. Like way too quickly. I guess it may have something to do with my inability to satisfy my need for blood, but whatever the actual reason is, the fact is that it's really annoying, and actually kinda scary, to pop a boner at the most random of moments.

Like one second, I'd be learning chemistry from my favorite teacher Walter Pink, and the next, I'd be desperately trying to hide my 9.6 inch boner from the rest of the class.

It became incredibly annoying to the point where I barely paid attention during most of the classes. I found myself looking on the clock, eagerly waiting for each class to end so I could finally go home.

"Phew!" As I stepped out of the school, I let out a sigh of relief. "Am I glad that's over!"

But what about tomorrow? I couldn't help but wonder if I would be able to keep on hiding my boner successfully. Uncertainty crept onto my face as I contemplated the upcoming day.

So, what can I do? Given my circumstances, I knew I needed to come up with a much more effective strategy in order to handle this situation, and I had to think of it quickly.

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Night time.

"Gah!" I jolted awake in the middle of the night with a sudden gasp, and instantly scanned my surroundings. A sigh escaped my lips, relieved to find myself still in my home, and I calmed down.

"I knew I shouldn't have watched that one man one jar video..." I muttered under my breath, shaking my head in mild annoyance. Rising from my bed, I made my way to the bathroom to wash my face.

After washing my face, I headed back to my bedroom. However, instead of lying down, I found myself drawn to the window, where the full moon illuminated the night sky.

"That looks beautiful…" I murmured, my voice barely audible. It was then that a strange realization struck me – I wasn't feeling as sleepy as I normally would at this hour. Maybe it was because I was a vampire? I couldn't help but let out a bitter sigh as I contemplated my new life.

I was so excited that I had superpowers, but what was supposed to be a blessing turned out to be a curse.

"It's a shame," I murmured with a disappointed expression. After all, it's not everyday that you gain superpowers. And yet, as I continued to gaze at the moon a glimmer of optimism began to emerge within my mind. Maybe, just maybe, there's still a chance that it might work out?

I opened the window, and cautiously peered down first. I then took a deep breath, after which I extended my right leg through the window and placed my foot on the wall's edge. Following suit with my other leg, I repeated the process.

"Oh, god." I A hint of nervousness gripped me as I glanced down at the ground below. Swallowing hard, I mustered my courage, hoisting myself up by gripping the roof's edge with both hands.

"Alright then.." I drew in a deep breath and then executed a quick flip in mid-air, utilizing my grip on the roof's edge to propel myself upwards. My feet landed firmly on the roof's surface, and I released my hold on the edge.

"Whoa! I can't believe that actually worked!" My exclamation of disbelief reverberated as I gasped aloud, shock and surprise evident on my face as I processed the successful feat I had just accomplished.

"Did I seriously just backflip onto the roof of my house?" I exclaimed with utter disbelief in my voice, as a wide grin slowly began to form on my face.

The reality of my achievement was sinking in, and I couldn't believe what I had just accomplished. For a second, it felt as though someone else had taken control of my body, and before I knew it, I was already on top of the roof, gazing at the moonlit sky and the twinkling stars.

"I guess being a vampire isn't all that bad.." I mumbled to myself, but the memory of my encounter with those thugs quickly sobered my thoughts, and I shook my head immediately.

Yeah, no. It's still pretty bad. But I guess it has its moments. By the way, speaking of being a vampire, I guess there's still one power that I haven't yet tested out.

The ability to fly!

"The question is, how the heck do I do that?" I settled down on the roof, crossing my legs as I contemplated. The initial idea of just jumping off and seeing if I could fly popped into my head, but I promptly discarded it as too reckless to attempt.

"There must be a more sensible approach to figuring this out," I mused aloud, deep in thought.

Theory #1: Leap lightly in the air.

"Fly!" I exclaimed, executing a small jump. But nothing happened, and my feet touched the roof.

Well that didn't work out. Let's try another test.

Theory #2: Do the Superman pose.

I stretched my hand up into the air and whispered, "Fly!"

"…."

Nothing.

"Well, fuck." I muttered, feeling a mix of frustration and amusement. What else can I try?

Theory #3: Flapping your arms like a bird.

"I really hope to god that it's not this," I grimaced, embarrassed by the thought. Tentatively, I began flapping my arms in the air like a deranged bird.

Predictably, nothing happened.

"Whew, thank god," I sighed in relief, giving up on that idea.

But what else can I do? Maybe I simply lack the power to fly.

I shifted my gaze toward the edge of the roof, squinting my eyes in contemplation. "Well, there's still one more thing I haven't tried yet," I mused, scratching my chin. "Although I have absolutely no clue if it's a good idea or not..."

With cautious steps, I approached the edge of the roof and peered downward.

"That's quite a fall.." I muttered. But then again, I did possess superhuman strength now. So, even if flying wasn't in the cards, the fall shouldn't actually be a problem, right?

"Phew! Come on!" I took a moment to psyche myself up, slapping my cheeks lightly and taking deep breaths. "You can do this," I muttered, as a mixture of determination and anxiety coursed through my body. "You're a vampire! You won't break your leg! At least, I hope not.."

With my heart racing, I directed my focus to the open space above me. Gathering my resolve, I launched myself forward and leapt up into the air.

"Hah.. hah.. I- I did it!" I exclaimed with a nervous chuckle, hovering in the air. "I'm- I'm actually fly—"

Hold that thought.

WHOOSH!

My words were cut off as I hurtled downward like a speeding comet, and a startled scream escaped my lips. The ground rushed up to meet me, and panic gripped me as I plummeted. "AAAAAAH!"

Boop!

However, the impact that I was expecting didn't happen, and I landed on my feet noiselessly, much like a cat would.

"Wha- what the fuck was that?" I gazed at the ground and then down at my feet, my confusion mounting. I then redirected my attention back to the roof, attempting to make sense of the inexplicable occurrence.

Well, I don't think I know how to fly, but I guess I know how to land.