Shivering Abilene Danvers closed her eyes letting her power flow through her till she felt warmth return to her fingers and toes. Reopening her eyes she smiled to herself; she loved her power. She was a descendent of one of the five original settlers of Ipswich who had come to the small town to escape prosecution during the Salem witch trials. They had formed what they called The Covenant and for 300 years four out of the five families had lived amongst the town of Ipswich in peace. She, her twin brother, and four of their friends, who were also descendents, at thirteen received only half their powers. At eighteen when they would ascend was when they got their full powers. Abilene only had one more week to wait.
Sighing she leaned against a tree in the woods surrounding Spencer Academy's annual back to school party. Every year before the start of school the inhabitants of Ipswich Massachusetts' most elite prep school would gather at what they called "The Dells" a secluded portion of beach to dance and party all night long.
Closing her eyes she took a deep cleansing breath and concentrated on the woods around her. She could hear the sounds of the party out on the beach. There was a chilly breeze tonight. End of summer in Massachusetts wasn't exactly tank top weather. Sensing movement in front of her she smiled opening her eyes to the person in front of her, "You're late," she stated.
Shrugging Reid Garwin grabbed her hand pulling her flush up against himself, "Not when it counts," he smirked before leaning down and kissing her. Groaning he pulled away first, wrapping his arms around her, "Do you have any idea how difficult it is to not do that when everyone else is around?" he asked.
Sighing Abilene stood on tiptoe reaching her arms around his neck, "I know. I just don't want my brother ruining this for us. We'll tell him next week after he and I ascend," she whispered.
Kissing the side of her sensitive neck she heard him sigh before pulling away to look at her, "I know. In fact I better go they're waiting for me at the top of the cliffs."
Stepping back she held his hand as they walked to the edge of the woods keeping close to the shadows. Stopping Abilene glanced at his sullen face, "I'm sorry," she whispered. Cupping her face he brought her in for another mind blowing kiss. Smiling he stepped back, "I'll see you in a few minutes. Go find Dakota and Kate and then we'll find you," he told her before letting his powers take over as his eyes fired black and he disappeared in a mist of smoke.
Biting her lip she watched the party from the cover of the trees. Closing her eyes she cleared her mind and reached with her power to find her friends Dakota Parry and Kate Tunney. She could hear their voices in her mind and found them towards the center of the beach talking with another girl. Opening her eyes Abilene stepped out of the woods and started across the beach leaving her mind open in case her friends moved from where they were. She wasn't more than five feet from the woods when she felt an unexplainable surge of anger so strong it made her stumble. Quickly righting herself she looked around trying to determine who it was coming from but all she saw was her classmates dancing and partying. Closing her mind she took off at a jog to get to her friends.
Coming up behind her two best friends she heard Kate telling a blonde girl to stay away from Aaron Abbott as she pointed the curly haired boy out to the blonde. "Hey guys," she greeted throwing her arms around the willowy Kate and the shorter Dakota.
Both girls came in for a hug at the same time and the three best friends nearly fell over, catching themselves before they hit the sand, they disentangled from one another. "Where were you? I called you earlier to see if you needed a ride?" asked Dakota.
Shrugging Abilene smiled, "I had errands to run first," she said simply. Turning to the blonde standing next to Kate Abilene stuck her hand out, "Hi we haven't officially met yet I'm Abilene Danvers."
"Sarah Wenham," the small blonde introduced herself shaking Abilene's hand, "It's nice to finally meet you. Dakota and Kate told me I'd meet you tonight." Smiling Abilene opened her mind to Sarah only to find nothing but a pure heart, "It's nice to meet you too," she told her letting go of her hand.
Letting Kate pull Sarah away from her she half listened as they began gossiping about who was who at Spencer Academy. "Really Ab's was that necessary?" Dakota whispered coming to stand next to her. Glancing at her best friend since birth she nodded, "I felt something off earlier. Just checking." Rolling her eyes Dakota sighed, "Just because we have a more elemental ability that doesn't age us, like the guys, doesn't mean we use it on everyone."
Sighing Abilene shook her head, "You're getting as bad as Caleb. I don't need another parent Kota," she hissed turning away and focusing on Kate and Sarah's gossip about the new transfer student.
"They're here," Kate exclaimed grabbing Sarah's arm pointing off in the distance where Abilene could see her brother and his friends walking across the beach. "Who are they?" Sarah asked in awe. "The Sons of Ipswich," Kate answered. Laughing Abilene cut in, "Also known as my and Dakota's brothers and their two other friends."
"Well that too," Kate laughed as the boys finally reached them Kate threw her arms around a long haired boy, "Also known as my boyfriend too," she laughed before kissing the boy. Snorting Dakota made a gagging noise, "And that would be my twin brother Pogue Parry wrapped around Kate like a blanket."
Disentangling himself from Kate Pogue glared at his sister, "Shut up Kota. It's nice to meet you, Sarah right? Kate told me she had a new roommate," he said shaking Sarah's hand. "That's right," Sarah answered. Turning towards the others Pogue introduced the three other boys to Sarah, "This is Tyler Simms, Caleb Danvers, and Reid Garwin," he told her.
"Danvers?" Sarah asked turning to look at Abilene. Smiling Abilene nodded, "Yep we're twins too. Hi big brother," she greeted her dark haired brother with a hug. "Awe little Danvers where's my hug," Reid asked with a smirk holding out his arms.
Smiling Abilene jumped on the tall blonde, "I'm cold Reid warm me up," she laughed cuddling into his side. Reid pulled her closer encasing her in his arms. Leaning back against his chest Abilene listened idly as her friends talked as her mind wandered.
It was actually nice to be able to be with Reid this way in front of everyone. At least this part of their relationship they never had to hide as they had always been extremely close. She and Dakota always got along much better with Reid and Tyler then their own brothers. Ever since they were small children it had always been the four of them.
Focusing back into the conversations around her Abilene rolled her eyes when she heard the bitchy tone of Kira Snyder. Pulling away from Reid Abilene stepped up next to her brother as she heard Kira snidely ask Sarah, "How does one get into Spencer from the public?"
"Well I'm sure she didn't get in like you did Kira. You stayed off you're back, right Sarah?" Abilene asked sweetly. Hearing the laughter behind her Abilene bit her lip to keep from laughing especially when Kira swung around glaring at her.
"I see you still haven't tamed your bitch sister, Danvers," Aaron Abbott mocked coming to stand in front of Kira getting into Caleb's personal space. Abilene instinctively turned to grab Reid before he could get to Aaron, "He's not even worth it babe," she whispered pushing him back. Keeping Reid behind her Abilene turned around in time to hear her brother tell Aaron that Kira owed Sarah an apology and he in fact owed Abilene an apology too.
Just as Aaron put his hands up to shove Caleb the new transfer student ducked in between the two boys holding up his hands, "Woah woah woah no need for any of that. However sweetheart," he said addressing Kira, "You were being sort of bitchy. And you my friend", he said patting Aaron, "Are being kind of a douche." Out of the corner of her eye Abilene saw Tyler pull Sarah out of the way and felt Reid pulling her back before Kirby Tanner, one of Aaron's friends, projectile vomited all over Aaron and Kira.
Whipping around Abilene glared at the laughing Reid, "Really?" she hissed. Holding up his hands and shaking his head Reid denied any involvement. Turning her glare to Reid's best friend Tyler he quickly denied, "Nope wasn't me." Furrowing her brow Abilene took notice of Dakota biting her lip looking anywhere other than at Abilene, "Seriously 'Kota?"
Shrugging the dark haired beauty finally looked at Abilene smiling, "Sometimes it's warranted," she stated simply. Shaking her head Abilene launched herself at her best friend, "I simply love you," she told her hugging her fiercely.
"Hey can I get in on some of this action?" asked a smirking Reid as he pulled Abilene away from Dakota and turned her around. Pulling her close, "Let's dance," he said bringing her flush up against him. However, before she could put her arms around him she heard her brother calling her name. Turning in Reid's arms she looked at her brother as he walked up to them with the new kid. Abilene saw the dark look her brother gave Reid when he saw his arms still around her, "What's up Caleb? We're just about to dance."
"I wanted to introduce you to Chase Collins. Chase this is my sister Abilene and our friend Reid Garwin," Caleb stated emphasizing the word friend. Smiling Abilene waved while Reid shifted her to his other side leaving his left arm around her shoulders and shaking Chase's hand with his right, "Nice to meet you, man".
"Where are you staying tonight, Abilene?" her brother asked suddenly. Narrowing her eyes Abilene studied his angry face, "In the dorms, with Dakota. Mother doesn't pay for room and board for shits and giggles, Caleb."
Shaking his head Caleb informed her that she was needed at home tonight and that he'd take her home with him after the party. Pulling away from Reid Abilene stepped closer to her brother, "What is your problem, Caleb?" she hissed. Before he could answer the music cut off and the D.J. announced, "Yo guys, Dylan just called he said he saw three cop cars out on Old Dell Road."
"That's our cue," Pogue yelled grabbing Kate's hand stepping up to Caleb and Abilene he pushed on Caleb, "Come on man. We'll settle this out at the cars." Glancing at his best friend Caleb nodded turning around as he took off with Pogue, Kate, Sarah, and Chase.
"What the hell was that about?" Reid asked grabbing her hand and pulling her along with Tyler and Dakota. "I don't know but looks like I'm not going back to the dorms tonight Kota." She felt Reid squeeze her hand as they reached Tyler's hummer, Sarah's hatchback, and Caleb's mustang.
Sarah, Kate, and Chase were just climbing into Sarah's car when they got to the makeshift parking lot. "Dakota, are you riding back with us?" Kate yelled from the passenger side. "No, I'll ride back with Tyler but I'll see you tomorrow," Dakota called back waving as she walked over to Tyler's hummer.
Rolling down her window Sarah yelled, "It was nice meeting you all," as she waved out the window and drove off. Taking the opportunity that everyone was distracted, as they waved back, Abilene leaned up and kissed Reid, "I'll see you later," she said winking at him before dropping his hand and hurrying to Caleb's mustang.
Slamming Caleb's car door she waited for him to get in before confronting him, "Ok what is your problem?" she asked as he climbed behind the wheel of the car. Glancing at her as he started the car he sighed, "It can wait till we get home," he informed her.