Summary: Reid/Sarah, Caleb-friendly. A what-if fiction exploring a relationship between the two characters, placed in the same time frame as the movie.
Rating: Lower rating for now for language and innuendo, but could change in later chapters. Most likely will become an R for adult situations.
Author's Note: I do not own any characters from "The Covenant" (although, trust me, if I did, our world would be a much better place). Title has been shamelessly stolen as well. Some liberties have been taken towards certain events or conversations, but hey; that's the joy in fan fiction!
Please enjoy and leave feedback, it is much appreciated.
PROLOGUE
Reid Garwin took in a sharp breath. Although he was no stranger to beautiful, young women, she was something else. Spotting her immediately, even though a fairly wide distance remained between them, he was intrigued. The firelight flickered over delicate features and shiny blonde hair, highlighting her beauty.
Reid, oddly enough, felt as though he wanted to protect her. As the four Sons of Ipswich trickled into the raging party, he noticed the girl's eyes glance towards them, and an unbidden desire welled up inside him. For once in his life, Reid felt as though she was the type of girl which he'd actually like to get to know. Chuckling to himself, Reid pushed that thought aside. Coming from a long line of womanizers, Reid didn't see himself changing or settling down any time soon.
Standing at a fairly impressive height, with shaggy blonde hair and a slim yet athletic build, Reid Garwin was the embodiment of an all-American boy… that had gone bad. Reid rejected the preppy style of his Brothers, and usually adopted worn-out t-shirts and baggy jeans with Converse sneakers. Tattoos adorned many of his body parts, much to the extreme dislike of his traditional parents. His smart mouth was his trademark, as well as an uncaring attitude.
Reid flicked aside a piece of his hair, and turned to Tyler, a blue-eyed, dark haired male, the Brother he was closest to in the group.
"Looks like there are some hot girls tonight. Ready to partake, baby boy?" Reid asked, trademark shit-eating grin on his face.
Tyler rolled his eyes and sighed. "Take it easy, Reid. The night is still young."
Reid's eyes flickered to the dancing blonde, watching as she moved under the moonlight. "I know… but I don't think I'll be able to help myself any longer."
Sarah had been watching the group of four since they had entered the party. Besides each of them being incredibly good looking, a sense of mystery cloaked them. Kate noticed her interest and smirked.
"Those are the Sons of Ipswich," she whispered to Sarah.
"Sons of Ipswich? What does that mean?" Sarah whispered back, but before she finished her sentence, Kate was smiling and jumping into one of the male's arms. She turned to Sarah and beckoned her over. Sarah shyly walked over as Kate said her hellos to each of the boys in the group. As Sarah reached Kate, she noticed that one of them was clearly checking her out. She flushed, and refused to meet his intense gaze as it ran up her body and eventually searched her face.
"This is my friend Sarah. She just transferred from Boston!" Kate said. Kate unwrapped her arms from around her boyfriend, and he stuck out a hand and introduced himself as Pogue. Sarah smiled, and turned to greet two other members of the group, a serious-looking male named Caleb, and Tyler, who seemed very friendly.
The blonde who had been looking at Sarah smirked. Though he was tempted to use his usual pick up line, at the last minute he chose not to.
"And I'm Reid. Reid Garwin. What an extreme pleasure to meet you."
His eyes were mesmerizing, and Sarah felt as though she couldn't tear her eyes away. He was good looking, but there was a rough edge about him that she couldn't quit place and she found it made him even more appealing.
Kate eventually cleared her throat, and Sarah broke the contact, flushing. She knew guys like him, rich boys who got whatever they wanted whenever they wanted. She immediately disliked him, though at the same time was reluctant to admit an attraction. She vowed to keep her distance from him.
Caleb nudged Reid, and from the corner of her eye she saw them exchange a dirty look. Caleb turned to Sarah and gave her a small smile. He opened his mouth to speak, but before he could finish, the DJ yelled a loud announcement, warning that the police were coming, and the mass of teenagers started to flee in all directions.
Kate turned to Pogue. "Baby? Could you drive us home? We got a ride with our friend Chase but I don't see him around anywhere," she told him, her eyes searching out the darkness for their new friend.
Pogue nodded, giving Caleb a furtive look under his lashes. Caleb closed his eyes briefly as he internally willed his Porsche to the clearing where the Sons had parked the Hummer, so they would have enough space to take the girls back to the school.
"The girls can come with me and Tyler," Reid interjected. "It makes more sense because we're going back to the dorms anyways." As he spoke, he glanced at Sarah, giving her his patented panty-wetting smirk. She suppressed the girlish giggle that was threatening to bubble out, and switched her gaze to a safer spot, a tiny frown marring her face. Why couldn't she get control over her traitorous body?
Caleb noticed the direction of his gaze. "I don't know if that's the best idea…" he started, earning a glare from Reid. Kate shook her head. "No, Reid's right. You boys go home and I'll give you a call tomorrow," she said, looking at Pogue, who nodded in agree, not aware of Caleb's internal struggle.
She grabbed Sarah's arm, and the two girls ran ahead, followed by the Sons. Sarah was glad to have a distraction as Kate was whispering urgently, filling her in the police of Massachusetts. Caleb turned to Reid and looked at him searchingly.
"What?" Reid said innocently, reaching the edge of the clearing where their cars were parked, his eyes squarely focused on Sarah's ass under a short jean miniskirt.
Caleb sighed, following his gaze. "Reid, I know how you treat women. Sarah… seems different. She's not like the other girls at Spencer."
Reid glared at Caleb. He knew where he was going with this. Caleb wanted Sarah. Caleb always got what he wanted, and he always had the upper hand on Reid. This had nothing to do with Reid's 'fuck 'em and leave 'em' motto.
"This has nothing to do with me wanting her… you want her and you don't want me to have her." He replied tightly, his hot temper showing. Caleb sighed.
Before he could answer, he reached the door of his Porsche, and Pogue slipped in the passenger seat. Reid jumped into the driver's seat of the Hummer, all the while glaring at Caleb as he opened his door. Tyler helped the girls climb into the back seat of the truck, and Reid started the engine.
Reid watched as the Porsche sped away, and he followed them out of the clearing until they reached the road, where he turned right. Tyler looked at him, and he knew he had overheard the conversation. He shook his head slightly, making it clear he did not want to discuss Caleb. His knuckles were clenched on the steering wheel, and a muscle in his jaw ticked.
He was sick of Caleb always encroaching on his territory. Caleb had everything, and now he wanted the same girl Reid did. Reid glanced back at the two girls in the mirror, who were chattering excitedly, most likely about the bonfire. Sarah was very beautiful, and there was something engaging about her, yet Reid was sure once he had her she would be like every other girl. He scoffed at Caleb's assessment of her being 'different'.
But Caleb was right. Reid played with girls like they were his toys, and he never gave them a second thought once he was done with them. His Brothers had been witness to his playboy ways for several years now, and though he knew Caleb disapproved, he had never been as forward with him as he was tonight.
Reid chuckled internally. So Caleb wanted the little blonde? Too bad. Reid would have her, and rub it in Caleb's face. At that second, Sarah looked up, and her eyes met Reid's in the mirror. She gave him a small smile, and said lightly, "Thanks so much for taking us back to the school. We would have been stranded." Pushing a long strand of shiny hair behind her ear, she bit her lip, as though she had been reluctant to say anything at all.
Reid felt his heart clench. He gulped and gripped the steering wheel harder. He just had to make sure he didn't let Sarah break down his carefully erected walls in the process.
Reid Garwin only loved himself and his Brothers. No girl would ever change that, he assured himself.
To be continued…
