AN – I hope you liked the last chapter guys! I realise it may seem odd that Annabel Lee helped Pogue out, but I assure you she had her reasons for it, which will be explained further in the story :D Enjoy X
Annabel Lee POV
I woke up with a start. A hiss of pain escaped my lips before I could stop it. My body was shaking, my head pounding. Every muscle I possessed ached in longing.
I let my eyes bleed black, and the pain washed away, replaced with a sense of relief that was sweeter than anything I could have imagined.
Caleb POV
I lay in bed, shaking.
I had woken up, sensing Power. At least, I thought I was sensing Power. It could have just been my own desire for it.
I hated it. Hated feeling like I was weak. Hated hurting Sarah, and the guys. Hated that I had to push Pogue away. The only good thing about this addiction I was battling was the fact it brought me and Reid closer together as brothers. Feeling a new wave of agony pulse through me as my Power screamed for me to Use, I wondered if I had been too harsh on Reid all those times, fighting outside Nicky's, arguing in hushed voices at school. I was just grateful he forgave me for the way I treated him.
I felt so weak, and helpless. The Power was strong, the extra boost from my father making the addiction harder to face. I mentally cursed Chase Collins. I had Used too much fighting him. Because of him,I was forever fighting for control of my body.
I lost more than I wanted to admit.
The pain my body was going through was excruciating. I tried to fight it but I couldn't. With a sense of disgust mingled with my relief, I released the Power, letting it course through me. My muscles relaxed, no longer tensed. The pounding in my head eased, and I felt good again. Rolling over onto my side, I drifted back into sleep.
Kate POV
I curled into Pogue's side, feeling the warmth radiating off him. I smiled, thankful we had finally made it up, though I felt guilty my stubborness had prevented it so long. At least the makeup sex made up for it though. I had still managed to avoid actually talking to the others, though I knew that I would have to face up to them soon. Tyler, Karen and Reid wouldn't be a problem, they would just be happy Pogue and I were happy and back together. Caleb wasn't really talking to anyone either, so I wasn't sure whether or not talking to him would make any difference anyway.
It was Ri and Sarah I was most worried about. Ri had been my best friend for forever, and I totally blew her off. I didn't even stop to listen to her explanations. I didn't for a second stop to think that the whole situation had been as tough, if not tougher, for her than it had been for me. As for Sarah, it was purely immaturity that stopped me talking to her, Karen as well. At least with Karen I knew she was a lot more forgiving, and she would trust Reid and his judgements, so I wasn't really worried about talking to her. Sarah would be another matter though. She was so worried about Caleb, their relationship was more on the rocks than mine and Pogue's had been, if that was even possible, and I hadn't been there for her. How could I realistically excpect her to forgive me?
I gave out a long, heavy sigh, and was surprised when Pogue spoke. "Worrying about talking to everyone tomorrow?" He asked, concern filling his voice. I nodded, before realising it was dark in the room and he couldn't see it. "Yeah. I don't think everyone is going to be as ready to forgive me as you. I certainly don't deserve it. I know me and you talked last night, about everything, but there was something you definitely avoided saying that I know I'm thinking." He shifted his position so we were both sat up, and switched the lamp on at the side of the bed. "What?" He asked, frowning. "I treated them so badly Pogue. I blew off my best friends for something that totally wasn't their fault. I'm a horrible person."
Pogue shook his head. "No you're not Kate. I know for a fact Ri doesn't blame you for how you reacted, and neither does Sarah." I gave him a tentative smile. I had missed him so much, his amazing ability to know what I was really trying to say always astounded me. Plus, he gave better advice than most girls I knew.
By now though, I was anxious to change the subect. "So, tell me about this girl you met." I instructed him.
AN: I am so sorry this chapter took forever to write. And that it's so short. But the next one should be longer, and up soon(ish). Or at least, a lot sooner than this one was up. In the next chapter, Annabel starts Spencer, the girls get themselves sorted, and a new friendship is formed.