Disclaimer - I do not own The Covenant or any of its characters. I only own my character Tahlia and of course anything else that seems out of place.


The crowds suddenly parted like Moses parting the red sea as four boys walked side by side across the quad. The boys hair dripped wet, if it wasn't for the fact that everyone knew they were apart of the Championship Spenser Swim Team, one would have thought it was pouring rain instead of a light drizzle. Whispers surrounded them and followed their ears, which never ceased to make the boys smile, they were after all the most popular guys in school. Minus the fact that their family's ancestors founded the town of Ipswich, as well as the school, they were also very good looking and were for the most part very nice guys.

Even though they ruled the school and most of the town, they weren't as cocky as you would think them to be. They never put themselves higher than anyone else, nor did they bully anyone, unless you simply had it coming.

The Sons of Ipswich as they became known, nicknamed by their peers; Caleb Danvers the eldest and leader of the group, Pouge Parry second oldest and resident biker heartthrob, Reid Garwin third son and lady killer of the school, and Tyler Simms youngest son, nicknamed Baby Boy by the other Sons, very quiet and shy.

As they entered the school they split up heading to their respective classes with several groans. It was the last day of their Junior Year and they were more than ready to escape for the summer. The day drug on slowly, almost painfully, so when the final bell of the day rang the boys were practically running from the building to their cars. Coach Hamm had cancelled afternoon swim class today so the Sons were off the hook for the summer. Caleb's silver Mustang convertible sat to the left of Tyler's prized black Hummer H3, and Pouge's yellow Ducati Street bike sat next to the Hummer.

The four bid goodbye as Reid and Tyler headed to the dorms, Caleb got into his Mustang heading to his family mansion, Pouge on his bike, to his apartment to shower and change before meeting up at Nicky's later that night.


The night was in full swing at Nicky's by the time Pouge got there, he weaved his way through the crowd smiling and waving at people before spotting Caleb sitting at a table… with Kate, Pouge's girlfriend of two years. He stopped for a moment, watching Kate blatantly flirt with his best friend, laying her hand on his arm, laughing at anything he said, as she did most of the guys she came around. Pouge guessed she thought he was blind and couldn't see it, oh but he could and it ate away at his heart each time.

Caleb on the other hand looked irritated and uncomfortable, he looked to the sky as if wishing the floor to open up and swallow him. It tore at him every time Kate did this to him or someone else, Pouge is his best friend and he hated to see him hurt. He so desperately wanted to say something to her but knew it wasn't his place. It would only start another fight between the couple and they had already had enough throughout the two years they've been dating. Pouge hated the fighting so Caleb bit his tongue and continued to endure Kate's affections, he would hear Pouge vent to him later as he always did.

Pouge shook his head, plastering on a smile he knew was fake as he walked up to the table.

"Oh hey baby we were wondering where you were." Kate smiled up at him making no attempt to move her hand from Caleb's arm or greet her boyfriend with anything resembling affection. Pouge and Caleb did their handshake as Caleb brushed Kate's hand off and stood up heading over to the pool tables.

Caleb noticed Pouge's slumped shoulders and lowered head, "Hey man I'm sorry."

Pouge gave Caleb a small smile as he grabbed a cue, "No worries man, I know it wasn't you."

Caleb grabbed Pouge in a slight headlock earning a laugh from the long haired boy. Pouge stood up a brighter smile on his face as they started their game. And just like that all was forgotten.

Four games later with the score tied 2-2 they were just about to rack up for their tiebreaker when Caleb's phone rang. He pulled it out of his front pocket to see 'Tahlia 911' flashing on the screen, Caleb's heart dropped to his stomach.