"You can either hop in the car with Caleb, Sarah, and Kate or you can ride the bike to Nicky's with me." Pogue gave me my ultimatum. We had landed 15 minutes ago and I had rushed out of the plane and right into Caleb's arms, squeezing the life out of him. When he let me down, I was finally introduced to the famous Kate and Sarah, Pogue and Caleb's girlfriends. And now here we are with the ultimatum. I could ride with Caleb and the girls and fill out papers for a room, wait a few hours, and then get to go sleep. I obviously wasn't sleeping at the mansion. I wasn't ready to face my mother yet. The other half of this proposition was riding the bike to Nicky's and getting some food with my brother. I'm thinking I'm going to go with my brother. Bike and food, heck yes! I'm fucking starving!
"I'm going with Pogue. No offense guys." I laughed. "Have fun filling out my papers Caleb!" I jumped on Pogue's bike, wrapping my hair up and sliding the helmet on. Pogue smirked, sliding in front of me. He revved the bike and we raced off towards Nicky's, racing past hundreds of trees. This is one reason I liked Ipswich, it had so many trees. It was so green here, it was very calming, but it still didn't feel like home. I let my eyes drift close as I waited for the bike to stop.
We pulled into a grungy parking lot with loud music pouring from the building. It had to be Nicky's. Pogue said it was really the only place around to eat and get drunk. That didn't surprise me for a small town like Ipswich. I climbed off of the bike, hanging the helmet on the handle bars. Pogue did the same. A cool wind kicked up as I waited for Pogue to situate his 'baby', I shivered. Good lord, it's freezing! I should have changed before we got off of the plane. The shorts and off shoulder tee was a bit less than what I needed at the moment. I rubbed goose bumps away on my arms.
"Pogue, seriously! She'll be a-okay! I'm cold and hungry, let's go inside now." He stared at me for a moment. "Pleeeeeaassee…" I pouted my lip. He sighed and chucked his leather jacket onto my shoulders. I stuck my arms through the sleeves. I didn't realize exactly how big and muscular Pogue was until now. His jacket passed my waist and the sleeves could fit both of my arms in one.
"Jeezs, cut down on the burgers bro." I joked patting his belly. He narrowed his eyes, smirking. A familiar glint graced his features. Oh shit, I know that glint. I backed away and threw my hands up. "Nah uh, no way. It's my first night here for god's sake!" He reached out and grabbed my waist hoisting me up and throwing me over his shoulder.
"Don't poke fun at my weight sis." He chuckled as I wiggled around. "You aren't getting out of this this time." Last time he did this I poked fun as his hair. What a freaking girl. He carried me down the street in my neighborhood in Cali. It was sooo embarrassing. But I had somehow managed to wiggle my way out of his grip and run back down the street after I de-pantsed him. How was I supposed to know he had Wolverine boxers on? Ha-ha! I thought I was gonna pee my pants when I saw that.
"This isn't fair! It was a joke!" I pounded on his back. He was already walking towards the music filled bar. "POGUE!" I wiggled again as he pushed open the door, the music growing louder. He hoisted me up higher. "Christopher Nicholas Parry, put me down right now!"
"Not happening Baby Girl." He poked my side and I squealed in laughter.
"Pogue Parry. Where's the rest of those fuck-tard friends of yours?" Who the fuck! What a fucking prick. Dragging out Pogue's name and our last name like it's shit on his shoe. Wait a minute, he sounds familiar.
"Not here Aaron. Mind your own business." Aaron. Aaron. Why does that sound soo…AARON!
"Un-fucking-believable! Aaron Abbot is that you!" I yelled from behind my brother's back. I lifted my head up to look. "Pogue would you put me down already!" Maybe I should be nicer. "Pleeeeaassee…" Pogue looked at my face. I saw him crumble before my eyes. HA! No one could resist that face, works every damn time. He placed me down on my feet. I rubbed my stomach where his shoulder dug in. I turned and smiled up at Aaron. We did our little handshake, then I jumped and threw my arms around his neck, hugging him.
"What are you doing here Sook?" He squeezed me again. I met him in Cali when I was on a demon hunt. He was visiting family there and was obviously in the wrong place at the wrong time. I walked up to Aaron pinned up against a brick wall and the demon strangling him. I threw the potion at him while he was distracted, blowing him up. I saved Aaron. He was an asshole at first, then we found out each other's biggest secret. He knew I was a witch and I knew he liked boys.
"I'm visiting my family this time. I haven't seen you since last summer! So I'm guessing you know my brother?" I gestured to Pogue, who was gaping at us. I guess Aaron wasn't like this around Pogue.
"You're a fucking Parry?"
"You say it like it's a bad thing." I punched his arm.
"How do you know Abbot, Sookie?"
"Long story short, he was in Cali, I bumped into him, yada yada. Here we are." I smiled and patted Aaron on the back. "Do you think you two can be nice enough to each other so we can all eat and play some foosball?" I glanced at the two boys, well men. They were grimacing, but both nodded. Thank god. "Let's go play some foosball! Me and Aaron against Pogo." I grinned evilly as I flounced over to the foosball table in the back. Aaron's usual I'm-in-public-scowl (I said that in a deep, mocking voice by the way) in place. Pogue just looked like he always did; deep in thought. I waited for them, leaning against the table. Aaron got there first, but as soon as Pogue was walking up, I caught sight of Caleb with the girls and two new boys tagging along. The boys nodded to my brother and split off towards the pool tables. They looked vaguely familiar to me. Maybe it was Ty and Reid. I pointed towards them as Pogue reached us.
"I'll get you some food."
"No panty bets!" I yelled at him as he walked away. He flipped me off without looking back. Asshole. "Foosball time!" Aaron and I started playing. Aaron was back to his normal gay self, well what was normal around me at least. He was cracking jokes and making me laugh. Halfway through the game I felt myself being watched. I swear to God if some demon or warlock or something was here, I'm gonna rip its throat out. I looked around for the eyes and they met with one of the boys who had walked in with Caleb. He was blond and even from across the room, I could tell he had beautiful azure blue eyes. He was wearing a black tee shirt with fingerless gloves. Chains hung from his black pants and the sleeves of his long-sleeved grey undershirt were rolled up past his elbows. His cue stick leaning against him. I locked eyes with him for a moment and looked away. It had to be Reid. I could still even make out the resemblance from when I was five. Damn he got hot. I scored against Aaron in the game without even knowing it, winning the whole game. I shot my hands up in the air in victory.
"YES! TAKE THAT AARON!" I yelled. I did a little victory dance, acting like Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO was blasting through the jukebox and not Joan Jett (even though she's pretty cool too.) He laughed at me as I danced around. I loooove dancing. I finally stopped to see Pogue smirking at me with my food. I grabbed my food from him. "I beat him in foosball. I'm quite proud of myself." I stuffed some fries into my mouth. Sweet mother Mary and Joseph these are delicious. I'm starving! I shoveled the food in my mouth now, not caring who was around. I ate like this all the time. Plus I didn't even get to eat a decent meal after the demon fight! I finished in what I'm sure was a record time. I sipped down my Coke. Pogue was laughing at me, Aaron was rolling his eyes.
"I was hungry okay! First a dem-" I cut myself short. I almost sold myself out. Fuck. "Airplane ride, next I had to take in the extraordinary culture of Nicky's. I was hungry." Aaron knew what I was about to say, but didn't give anything away. Pogue didn't seem to notice.
"Yeah yeah. I'm gonna go sit down with Caleb and the girls. Reid and Baby Boy are here, you can see them later." He smiled and kissed my head, walking away from Aaron and I. The table he was sitting at was only a few feet away. I looked at Aaron and a devilish thought came to my mind.
"You still dating that bitch?" He shook his head. "Good, give me a quarter, we're dancing." He smirked. I think he knew what I was doing. Maybe payback was in order for Pogue's caveman ways when we walked in the bar. He handed me the quarter, putting his arm around my waist and yanking me towards him. He was good at acting straight. He had to most of his life. Poor thing. We made our way over to the jukebox. It looked newly updated. That's a good thing. I searched for some good songs. Finally one popped out at me. I did my famous half smirk. I put the quarter in and pushed D6. Shakin' Hands by Nickelback blared through the speakers. This was going to piss Pogue off soo much! Aaron and I laughed. He was a great friend. We grinded and danced against each other, I could already feel Pogue's dark glare on me. I could also feel other men's eyes on me. Aaron had his hands on my hips, swaying with me to the music, my back to him. I turned around and ran my hands up his chest to his neck, then slid them down again as I shimmied down and flipped my head back up when 'hey' went off in the background. My long hair flew around me. We continued dancing until the song was over. Man I wish I had heels on. I pecked Aaron on the cheek and we walked to the table Pogue and Caleb were at. I didn't see the girls anywhere, they must be in the bathroom or something. Pogue sent a death glare over at Aaron, while Caleb just stared at us shocked.
"Hey boys! So Caleb, what's my room number and what not? Thank you by the way." Caleb stared for a moment longer then shook his head. Hmm, I must still have been the five year old girl in their eyes. Ha-ha, not anymore. I've got boobs now.
"Room 364. Here's the key and all of your papers. We don't start school for another couple of days though, but you're settled in and allowed to live there." I grabbed everything from him, kissed his cheek then Pogue's.
"Thank you! Alright, well Aaron's taking me home now. We're gonna hang out and maybe meet my roommate." Before I could away towards Aaron's smirking face, Pogue grabbed my arm and I fell into him. "What the fuck Pogue?"
"You still gotta see Tyler and Reid. Haven't seen them in twelve years remember?" He stated through gritted teeth. Damnit, man had a point.
"Alright. Wait for me Aaron, I'll be right back." He nodded. He was standing across from Caleb, both of them had their arms crossed across their chests, glaring at each other. Stupid boys. Pogue dragged me over to the pool table where the boys were waiting. Reid instantly looked up; Tyler followed his gaze and saw me. Recognition passed though his face, it didn't on Reid's. Pogue told me about him sometimes during visits, about how he was a playboy. Never keeping it in his damn pants. Tyler rushed over to me and pulled me into a hug. I giggled. I missed him he was closest to my age. Baby Boy and Baby Girl.
"BABY GIRL!" He squeezed me tighter and I did too.
"I missed you too Baby Boy, but I'd like to breathe now." I laughed. We let go of each other. Tyler was blushing. Something he must have never grown out of. "Oh stop your blushing Ty-Ty." He blushed an even deeper shade of red. I could feel Pogue's deep chuckle through my arm. I turned to Reid next. Oh was he confused!
"Hey Ree-Ree." I smiled, hoping my years old nickname for him was triggering something. I don't think Ree-Ree was something the girls yelled in the throes of passion when he was fucking them. I held back a laugh at that. 'Oh Ree-Ree!' I almost lost it then. After a few seconds, I saw the recognition pass through his eyes too.
"Sookie!" He pulled me into a hug, squeezing the life out of me.
"Jesus Reid, let me breathe!" I squeaked out. He let go of me just as Tyler had. I was about to open my mouth to say something else when Aaron walked up. I smiled at him. Oh good god, here we go. Aaron came around to the side of me and placed his arm around my waist. The boys all glared at him. I just laughed.
"Well it was nice seeing you boys, but we gotta go. Bye Poguey." I kissed his cheek and walked away with Aaron. "I assume you know your way around the campus because I sure as hell don't!" We walked up to a 2012 Aston Martin Virage. Hey now, just because I know what the year and everything is, and because Pogue Parry is my older brother, doesn't mean I know what the engine is and all that junk. I have demons to kill and ti qwon do to learn. I don't have time for that shit.
"Yeah, I know my way around." We got into the car and Aaron sped off.
"Nice car by the way. Don't let my brother see it." After only a few minutes we pulled into the school parking lot. The old building loomed ahead of us, several stories high. It screamed private school. The parking lot was filled to the brim with expensive cars. I guess these kids couldn't get away from their rich parents fast enough. Though it seems they didn't mind the money. I slid out of the car. That's another thing I need to work on, whether it be car or Ducati, I need transportation. Aaron walked up behind me and we walked to two giant oak doors. Aaron pushed them open for me. The hall was dimly lit. He led me up a few flights of stairs and down another dim hallway. This place is fucking creepy at night.
"That's weird…" Aaron whispered, I'm thinking more to himself than to me.
"What? What's weird? Aaron talk to me!" I grabbed hold of his arm. Aaron rolled his eyes at my childish antics.
"Seriously, for a witch you're scared damn easy! I just meant, you're not on the girl's side of the building. You're on the boy's side." I furrowed my brow. Whaaaat? Maybe Caleb made a mistake. "Well here we are. 364, try the key." I slid the key in and turned it. The locked clicked and I pushed open the door. Huh? Maybe the only dorms open were boys.
"I'm guessing they aren't a co-ed dorm kind of school?" I said sarcastically. Man whoever my roommate was, was a pig! Clothes were everywhere, they're bed sheets were rumpled and half on the floor. "Flip the lights will ya?" Aaron flipped the switch and the room flooded with light.
"Well at least your side of the room is clean." He chuckled. I plopped down on the bed and patted the seat next to me.
"Let's make use of the monster of a TV." I grabbed the remote off the floor from under a pair of Superman boxers. "Eeeck." I made a face and threw them across the room, effectively landing them on Aaron's face. He ripped them off.
"EW! What if that guy has something?" He sounded gayer than I ever remembered. I just laughed, he was squealing like a little girl.
"And I get spooked easy." I joked as I plopped down on top of him. I flipped on the TV and American Dad filled the screen. "Yeeessss." Aaron and I said at the same time. We laughed. I missed times like these. I didn't have many friends in Cali; the other Halliwell's being my only friends. They were younger too, so that helped. I telekinetically moved the TV slightly more towards us.
"I missed this ya know? I can be myself." It was as if Aaron read my thoughts. I nodded.
"Me too, you're the only person other than the Halliwell's that knows about my secret."
"You're the only person who knows about mine. Not even Kira knows." Kira was the ex. She was a bitch, perfect for his cover-up straight guy bullshit. It didn't surprise me that he didn't tell her. She'd open her fat mouth the first chance she got.
"Well I'm glad. I need to tell my brother soon though. I can't continue to keep this away from him anymore. I've known for twelve years and still haven't told him." I could feel the guilt bubble to the surface. Aaron pulled me into a hug. After a minute I pulled away and lay back against the wall. My torso was draped over his own now. He had put his hands under his head, laying against the head board. I let my head roll off the side of the bed. I wish this damn roommate would get here.
"You're tired Sook, I can tell. I'm gonna let you get some sleep." He was starting to move to get up, but I wasn't budging.
"Just stay til the roommate gets here please. Pleeeaassee…" I used my look against him. He caved, just like everyone else. I'm slick.
"Alright." Just as he laid back down the door to the room flew open and cocky Reid Garwin sauntered in. I groaned. Great, I'll be listening to real life porn every night.
"What? No chick?" I asked nonchalantly. Reid jumped slightly, not expecting me to be there.
"What the fuck are you doing in here? Better yet, what the fuck are both of you doing in here? How did you get in here?" Reid rambled off.
"Shush Reid. You're still like this after twelve years you haven't changed." I giggled, sitting up from Aaron. "You can go now, the rommie finally made his presence known." Aaron sat up slowly rubbing his head. I sat up with him. He glared at Reid when they passed by each other, bumping shoulders. I smacked Aaron on the back of the head. "Just cause you could get away with that shit here and not Cali doesn't mean you can still get away with it when I'm here now."
"Yeah yeah." He hugged me before he left. "Watch yourself." He said eyeing the room as he walked down the hall. I rolled my eyes and turned around to head back into the room, bumping straight into Reid.
"Christ!" I stumbled back holding my hand to my heart. "Do you find it fun to give poor innocent girls heart attacks?" I brushed past him and lay down on my bed. I threw the blankets over me, snuggling down into the warmth. God, I'm fucking tired.
"You're not innocent. I saw you dancing tonight." My eyes flew open. I forgot about that.
"Oh, yeah, well nights working at p3 does that to ya. Anywho, are you gonna shut the light off and sleep or what? I'm exhausted." I snuggled back down into the warmth of my bed. The TV shut off. I rolled my eyes under my closed eyelids.
"What was that all about? With Aaron?" He asked, sounding, dare I say it; jealous.
"What? He's a good guy friend of mine. I met him in Cali alright? Can we sleep now Ree-Ree?" I heard him sigh from across the room.
"Fine Baby Girl." The light shut off and I drifted into much needed sleep.
I was running, tripping over roots and bushes. My lungs were burning. Too much running. My legs, bloody and cut. Too much running. Blurry vision, a wet face. Tears. They were my tears. Their salty taste in my mouth. No more, please no more. I let myself plummet towards the Earth. A cold body was next to mine; a cold body that had Chris' bloody face. Tortured screams rang from my mouth, scratching the walls of my throat. I scrambled up. A man stalked towards me and placed himself behind me. He was breathing down my neck, on my ear. My hair was in fist fulls in his hands, pulling my head painfully back to him. He reeked of death and decay, sickness and disease; destruction. His evil smile chilled me to my bones. I was sobbing and screaming. He leaned his head down and licked my temple. I tried to retch myself away from him, only earning another painful pull of my hair. I whispered words harshly into my ear. Suddenly he shoved me down to Chris' lifeless body. One of my best friends, one of the people closest to me. I'm never going to see him again with light in his eyes. I couldn't heal his wounds or joke with him any longer. Another agonizing wet scream burst from my lungs. I was raspy and losing my voice. The man knelt next to me, shoving me down with a wave of energy. I cried out in pain.
"Bye Amelia." I was swallowed by darkness.
I shot up from bed in a cold sweat. Tears were running non-stop down my cheeks. He said my name, my real name. Everyone usually called me Sookie. Apparently my mother has an affinity for nicknames that go nothing along with your real name. Then Chris' face flooded my closed lids. His pale, lifeless body, covered in blood. His eyes were still open. I started sobbing. God, just forget about it. It was just a dream. But it was so real! I can't not forget about this. Chris was dead! And I could feel the death around me and that man reeked of it. That man was disgusting. He licked me. A new round of sobs racked my body.
"Sook?" Reid's sleepy voice cut through my thoughts and a lamp switched on. I glanced up at Reid. He was already sitting up in his bed. He looked like he had a peaceful sleep. I bet he didn't dream about some psycho freak. More tears pooled in my eyes, I closed my eyes and let them fall freely. "What's wrong? You're scaring me here. Pogue's going to think I tried something with ya." He was trying to joke, but it wouldn't work. Chris still sat in the back of my mind. I sobbed again. Reid quickly got up and sat down on the bed beside me.
"It was terrible Reid. Chris was dead and this man-he just-he was-…" I broke off crying again. I could feel how uncomfortable Reid was. I don't think he knew what to do. He just shagged and left the girls. He never had to comfort them. I felt his arm slowly wrap around my shoulders. I leaned into him. He was tense at first, but relaxed. I sobbed for a while with Reid rubbing my shoulders and whispering to me. For not being a comforter he sure was good at it. I was already starting to calm down.
"It's okay Sookie, it was just a dream." The aftershocks from my sobbing were the only thing left now other than my sore red eyes. Reid gradually got up off the bed, leaving me. I reached for his wrist, catching it in my small hand.
"Reid, please stay here for a minute. At least until I fall asleep again. I know you're only a few feet away in the bed, but I don't want to dream about it again." I could feel my resolve breaking again. Reid laid down under the covers gesturing for me to lay with him. I know this is Reid Garwin, but it's Reid Garwin, Son of Ipswich, life-long family friend. And he was the only one I had on hand right now. I needed him. I crawled next to him and crushed myself to him. Maybe if I know someone is there, my dream won't seem so real to me. He wrapped his arms around me, rubbing my back once more. His breathing and back rubbing slowed. And again I drifted into sleep.
Light leaked through to me eyes. I groaned rubbing them. They were still sore from crying last night. I groaned again, turning over. Oh yeah, I forgot. Reid is in here. Oh wait, Reid is in my bed! He must have fallen asleep in here. Oh well, he's freaking warm. I snuggled deeper into his body. I peeked an eye open. He wasn't wearing a shirt. Just boxers…and yepp, I'm sure it's morning. A knock sounded on the door.
"Fuck." I shifted and pulled the top half of my body up. Reid apparently had other thoughts. He tightened his grip on my waist and pulled me into the bed. I squealed. What goes on is his head? I'm fairly sure he's never kept a girl here over night, or anywhere for that matter. Reid grumbled in his sleep, further pressing me to him. The knock sounded off again. "Reid?" I gently pushed his shoulder. "Reid." I said more firmly. He grumbled again. Forget it. I telekinetically unlocked the door. "COME IN!" I yelled. "Reid!" I shoved him again. He slid his hand under my shirt and laid it on the small of my back. I punched him. There is no way he's asleep now. He clumsily pulled me atop him. Okay, maybe he was asleep. I mean, I don't know. I only knew him when he was seven! I propped myself up on my hands. They were on either side of his head.
"Ahem." I froze. Uh-oh. That sounded like Pogue…FUCK! I whisked my head to the person. I totally forgot someone had knocked on the door. Stupid Reid! Oh yeah, it was Pogue. A very livid, pissed off Pogue with clenched fists and look that could kill.
"It's not what it looks like! I swear to God!" He raised one eyebrow. "I swear! I had a nightmare late last night, or maybe early this morning, I don't know. But he fell asleep in here..helping…me…." I realized how un-Reid like that was. Well from what Pogue told me at least.
"Yeah fucking right. Did he try shit with you?" I shook my head fast.
"I promise I'm telling the truth Poguey." He glared at the body in the bed below me that was starting to stir, but still would not let go of me. Reid popped a single blue eye open, looking straight at me. "Can you finally let go of me now?" I asked, hopeful. He slapped my butt. Ughh.
"Sure thing." I rolled off of him and into sitting position on the bed. "Feeling better?" I nodded, and then pointed at Pogue, who now looked even more pissed than before. Grrreat.
"So anyway, why ya here Pogue? Just to visit I'm guessing?" He was still glaring at Reid. I rolled my eyes. "For Christ's sake Pogue! It's not like I'm still a virgin!" His glare sputtered to an end, as did Reid's, and they stared at me in total shock. What? So I'm not a virgin, who cares?
"WHAT!" My brother, always the dramatic one.
"You heard me. And you heard my question. Answer it will ya?" I stood and looked through the dresser that looked fairly newer than the other one in the room. Yepp, this was mine.
"Uhh, well uhh." He cleared his throat. Reid was still gaping at me. "There's a party at the Dells tonight, thought I'd let you know since it's already three in the afternoon." Now it was my turn to gape at him.
"THREE!" Shiiiit! I had a party to go to and I still needed to get ready. "When are we leaving? Am I riding with you? Well duh, yeah I am." I started throwing clothes out of my dresser drawers looking for the right outfit. Now I understand why Reid's room was so messy. I smirked to myself. Perfect.
"We're leaving soon because I need to stop at my place for some stuff too. We're riding with the boys." I nodded, heading to the shower.
"I'll be out soon." I walked into the bathroom. I knew it! The bastard paid for a shower to be built in! I remembered Aaron saying something in California about the shower rooms on each floor for each gender. Thank you Reid. I quickly showered and dressed in a new pair of shorts and an old Poison band tee that cut off above my naval. It may not be warm out, but I'll be dancing with lots of body heat around me. I applied my mascara and ta-da! I was complete and it only took twenty minutes. My long hair was already drying and curling slightly. I flipped it over my shoulders and walked out. I'm ready for this party.
A/N: SO this is it! I know my twin is only reading it now so far because crossovers of this kind aren't very popular. But I'm alright with that. :} Sookie is gonna meet someone she knows at the party. Guesses?
Also, I know Aaron was OBVIOUSLY OOC and Reid was a bit too. But I'm imagining it in my way.
Do you know who the man is? I know sis does! But anyway, took a while because of school and work, so I tried my hardest.
But, I'm tired now sooo I'm going to bed. I'll start the new chapter soon.
Oh yeah. I didn't do this last chapter, but...
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters from Charmed or The Covenant, only Sookie. So far. All the rights go to the rightful owners and yada yada.