*I don't own any of the characters from the Covenant. I only own the original characters in this story.
Chapter 4
I woke up the next morning and put on a pair of dark jeans, a button up blouse and my black flats. My stomach was growling and I needed food pronto. I grabbed my phone, money and my key. I locked the door and studied the map. I know I saw the cafeteria somewhere on this thing.
"Hey Sam," said a whispered voice behind me.
I jumped a foot in the air. I turned around and Sarah was standing behind me laughing. "That's not funny," I said with a slight smile and my hand over my heart.
"Sorry, I couldn't resist," she said with an apologetic look, but she was still laughing. "What are you looking at?" she asked looking at the paper.
"I'm trying to find the cafeteria. But I can't find it on the map." I looked at the map again. A finger hovered over the map and then pointed to the cafeteria. I looked at Sarah and smiled. "Thanks."
"No problem. We newbies have to stick together. I was on my way over to cafeteria. We can walk together."
I noticed she didn't have her school uniform on. She was dressed in jeans and a shirt. "I can wait for you to change."
"It's okay, I'll change when I get back," she looked away and yawned. "Sorry, I had a really bad nightmare about spiders and I couldn't go back to sleep."
"I'm sorry. I hate when I have nightmares."
She put her arm through mine and we proceeded to walk down the hall arm and arm. I looked at her profile as we walked down the stairs towards the common room.
"You're staring," she said with a smile.
"Sorry," I replied. I was a little embarrassed about getting caught staring. "You just look really tired." We walked out the doors and down the stairs. We were so caught up in our conversation; we didn't realize our teeth were chattering. We took a couple of more steps before we stopped and looked at each other.
"Oh my goodness it's cold," said Sarah. "I can't believe we forgot our jackets."
We ran towards the cafeteria. We almost fell since we ran arm and arm. We walked through the doors and huddled close together laughing. A tall dark and handsome guy dressed in the Spencer uniform walked towards us. He had black short hair and beautiful chocolate brown eyes. Behind him was a tall guy with sandy blond shoulder length hair with bedroom hazel eyes. He was thick and built. The uniform fit his body perfectly. Damn, another good looking guy was walking next to him. He had spikey brown hair and amazing blue eyes. He was a little leaner than the other two. How do girls pay attention in class with these guys' just inches away? I think I am going to love going to school here.
"Sarah, I tried calling you but you weren't answering your phone. I got a little worried," said Mr. Chocolate eyes. He walked up to Sarah giving her a big smile.
Sarah gave him a hug. He kissed her cheek. "Sorry, I must have left my phone in the room." She gave him a smile and then turned to me. "Guys, this is Samantha Melina. She just transferred in yesterday." A Mr. Chocolate eye was helping her into his school blazer. "Sam this is my boyfriend Caleb Danvers."
"Nice to meet you Samantha," Caleb said sticking out his hand. He gave me a smile, which put me at ease.
"Nice to meet you too Caleb, but you can call me Sam," I said shaking his hand.
"This is Tyler Simms," Sarah gestured to the spikey hair boy or Mr. Beautiful eyes.
"Hello Sam," Tyler said as his cheeks slowly turned pink.
"Hi Tyler it's nice to meet you." I shook his hand and his cheeks turned a dark pink. There was something familiar about this boy. It wasn't anything bad or scary, but safe. I felt like I could trust Tyler immediately. I didn't feel that way with Chase. I wonder why?
As I released Tyler's hand the Mr. Bedroom eyes stepped between us and swung his blazer around my shoulders. I didn't realize my teeth were still chattering until I felt the warmth of his jacket. He was a good nine or ten inches taller than me. Actually they were all a lot taller than my 5'3 frame. "I'm Pogue Parry," he said holding the lapels of the jacket. "By the teeth chatter I figured you could use a jacket." His breath blew across my face. Damn, he is one sexy guy.
I gave him a smile as I put my arms through the sleeves. "Thanks, I really appreciate it." He gave me a smile that made my stomach do a flip.
Pogue let go of the blazer. He turned to Tyler. "Hey where is Reid?"
"He was still sleeping when I left. He was out late." Tyler had a smirk on his face. See that is cute smirk, unlike Aaron who made it look bad. "Where's K" Pogue gave Tyler a look. "Never mind."
Okay, that was weird. Our little group walked towards the line to get food. As I listened to them talk, it finally clicked. These are the Sons of Ipswich that Chase was telling me about yesterday.
"Why the late start? Are you too cool for new student orientation?" Pogue asked me with a grin.
"My grandpa was sick and I didn't want to leave him," I answered. I could feel the lump forming in my throat. "He passed away last week." I turned my head pretending to be interested in the different types of cereals.
Caleb put a hand on my shoulder and gave it a little squeeze. He moved his hand and grabbed an orange juice. "So did anyone study for the history test today?"
Sarah said, "Yes, but I doubt Pogue even opened his book." She gave him a little shove.
"Hey I opened it." She gave him a look. "Okay, it opened when it fell off my table." Caleb and Sarah laughed. Tyler gave me a side hug and then gave Pogue a little shove.
I grabbed some pancakes and loaded my tray. I grabbed water instead of milk or orange juice. I slid the tray along. I was having a hard time with the sleeves. Caleb, Sarah and Tyler were walking to one of the tables. I was trying to get the money out of my pocket to pay for my food but Pogue beat me to it.
"You didn't have to do that," I said. I was still fighting with the sleeves. So far they were winning.
"I know, but I felt bad for making you cry," he said softly as he rolled the sleeves of the blazer. He gave me a smile and grabbed both trays. "Come one let's go sit down."
I sat across from Tyler and Pogue sat next to me. He placed my tray in front of me. I realized I forgot a fork. I was about to stand up, when Pogue shook his head no. He got up and walked back to the food line.
"Where did you live before coming here, Sam?" Tyler asked. He was buttering his toast.
"I'm from Orange, California," I said.
Sarah looked at me. She had a huge smile on her face. She was ready to ask a lot of questions. She was practically jumping in her seat. I laughed.
"I'll give you my whole story," I said still laughing. "I have a feeling if I don't Sarah might combust." Caleb and Tyler laughed. Sarah stuck her tongue out at me. Pogue came back with a fork for me, but he looked upset.
"She still isn't talking to you?" Caleb asked him.
"No, I called her and she hung up on me. Sarah, has she said anything to you about why she is so mad at me?" He looked hurt.
"I haven't spoken to her since our last class yesterday," Sarah answered. She looked a little uncomfortable, as if she was hiding something. Then again I really don't know her, maybe she has no clue what's going on with Pogue and this girl. Pogue nodded and started to eat.
I took a couple of bites of my pancakes. Sarah cleared her throat and looked at me.
"Oh, sorry, kind of got sidetracked," I said. "My stomach was growling."
"What did I miss?" Pogue asked.
"Sarah is waiting for Sam to tell her whole life story," Caleb replied. Sarah nudged him.
Pogue chuckled. "Please continue. I don't want Sarah to combust."
I laughed and gave his shoulder a little shove. "I said the same thing." He looked at me and grinned. "I'm seventeen. I grew up in Orange, California. I really love where I lived. I was a few minutes from Disneyland and about twenty minutes from the beach. My mom Gabby is a teacher. My dad Michael is an attorney. My dad is actually the one who pushed me to come here. He went to Harvard and he knows it's my dream to follow in his footsteps. A friend mentioned Spencer Academy as one of the top schools," I said. I didn't mention that my brother Chase was the friend. "My dad did some research and found out that there was an opening. I applied and was accepted."
I took a drink of water. They were all staring at me except Sarah. She had a little smile on her face. I looked at the guys and shrugged. I waved my hand in front of their faces.
"Sorry," Tyler said turning red. Caleb was a little flushed. Pogue just coughed and looked away with a grin on his face.
"My dad went to Harvard. He was Class of 1981," Caleb said. He looked sad. "He always wanted me to go to Harvard."
"My dad was Class of 1980. How long ago did your dad pass away?" I asked. "You don't have to answer if you don't want to." I rushed out the last sentence.
Caleb looked away for a moment. "My dad pasted away several years ago. It's just me and my mom." Pogue coughed and Tyler cleared his throat. "Plus the guys of course." He said the last sentence with a smile.
"Of course, what's life without some great friends to cause problems with and have your back," I said with a smirk.
"Actually, the trouble maker is still a sleep," Sarah said laughing. The guys laughed too.
"You should sign up for the Harvard weekend trip in November. They give a tour of the school and you stay in the dorms for the weekend. Sarah and I recently signed up." Caleb was gathering his and Sarah's trays but he was staring directly at me. I noticed Tyler and Pogue were staring too.
"Okay, what is with the staring? Do I have food on my face or something?" I self-consciously grabbed my napkin and wiped my mouth.
"Okay, I think we are all staring at the same thing." Pogue was looking at Caleb and Tyler. They both nodded at Pogue as if they were having a silent conversation.
"Okay, what are you staring at?" I asked folding my arms on the table.
Pogue looked me in the eye and asked, "What color are your eyes?"
Sarah and I laughed. "Is that what you guys were staring at? My eyes?" The three guys nodded. "For a minute there I thought I was growing a second head or something." I shook my head. I looked at the guys. "My eyes are dark blue almost purple. It just depends on what color of clothing I happen to wear."
"I'd love to see what color they are when you're naked in my bed," he is such a jerk. I recognized the voice that was behind me, but I was hoping I was wrong.
"Keep walking Aaron," Caleb said angrily. No, I was right.
"No one was talking to you Danvers," Aaron spit out.
I turned around and looked at Aaron. "Why do you feel the need to get turned down, again? Why don't you be a good boy and go fetch some manners?" I said calmly. He was starting to work my nerve. He gave me a dirty look. He was about to say something but Pogue stood up.
"Go away Aaron, before I make you swallow your teeth," Pogue said through his teeth. His hands were balled into fists, just waiting to take a swing. It seems like Aaron has a knack for pissing people off.
Caleb and Tyler both stood up. Aaron took a step back and gave them a dirty look. Tyler walked around the table and stood next to Pogue. They were standing between me and Aaron. Aaron started to walk away but he stopped and looked me. He gave me a wink and blew me a kiss. "Bye Sam, see you soon."
Tyler and Pogue took a step towards Aaron, but I grabbed one of their hands with mine. Tyler immediately relaxed and gave my hand a squeeze before going back to his seat. Pogue on the other hand still had his hand into a fist. I slowly shook his hand between mine until his hand relaxed. He gave me a smile and I released his hand.
Sarah and Caleb had a weird look on their faces. I was about to ask them what's wrong, but Tyler started talking. "Sorry Sam. Aaron is Spencer's resident prick," he said.
"I take it you guys don't get along with him." It was a statement more than an inquiry.
All three guys said, "No."
Tyler asked, "Sam how do you know him?"
Sarah looked at her watch. "Oh, man. I better get back to the dorm. I need to change."
We all stood up and cleared our trays. We headed to the doors bracing ourselves for the bitter cold. I was taking off the blazer when Pogue slid it back on me. He gave me a look like I dumb for taking it off. I inhaled the smell of his jacket. It smelled great. I was trying to figure out the different scents when I felt a nudge.
"Sam you didn't answer Baby Boys question," Pogue said.
"Baby Boy?" I asked. I looked at Tyler and he was blushing. "I like your nickname Tyler. Besides nicknames are terms of endearment, unless they are used to pick on or put down someone."
"Thanks, Sam. I never thought of it that way," Tyler was still blushing.
"You're welcome, but to answer your question. I met Aaron yesterday in the Administration Office. He showed me to the dorms." We walked through the doors to the dorms.
"Ouch, the first person you meet happens to be the biggest douche at Spencer," Pogue gave me a sympathetic smile.
"So when is your birthday?" Tyler asked. Caleb laughed. Pogue snickered. Sarah rolled her eyes.
"September 8th. Why?" I asked looking at the four of them. I took the jacket off and gave it to Pogue.
"Yes! I'm not the youngest," Tyler said with a big smile. He started moving around and throwing his hands in the air. Sarah, Caleb, Pogue and I laughed.
"What is he doing?" I asked laughing.
"Victory dance," said a guy coming down the stairs.
This guy was gorgeous and he knew it. He walked towards us with a smirk that looked damn good on him. His light blond hair was barely hanging over his hypnotic blue eyes. I may have beautiful eyes, but his eyes were sexy as hell. The uniform did nothing to hide his tall frame. I am more than positive he is nothing but muscle under the uniform. He walked like he own the place. Like I said before, he knew it.
"Hey fellas and ladies, what's up?" he asked. He was staring at me the whole time. I felt self-conscious.
"Hey Reid," the guys said at different times. The guys did their man hug thing. When he shook Pogue's hand, Pogue moved so I was kind of standing behind him.
"Hello," Sarah and I said.
"Who is this?" Reid asked. He looked at me than at Pogue. He raised an eyebrow at Pogue. "How's Kate?"
I could see Pogue's jaw tighten. He took a step to the left, which put Reid directly in front of me.
"Reid this is Samantha Melina," Pogue said through his teeth. "Sam this is Reid Garwin."
"It's nice to meet you Reid," I said shaking his hand.
"Its great meeting you too, Sam," Reid gave me a smile.
"Caleb, I'm going to change. I'll be right back," Sarah headed for the stairs.
She gave me a look and I nodded it was okay if she left. It's not like I could leave. Reid was still holding my hand. He was gently rubbing the back of my hand with his thumb while staring me.
"Did anyone tell you, that it's rude to stare," Caleb asked Reid. He tapped him on the shoulder.
"I've never heard that one before," Reid said with a smirk. He gently pulled me towards him. "You have gorgeous eyes. They are really sexy. The way they change from dark blue to purple." His minty breath brushed across my face.
"Thank you," I said. Reid was still staring at me. I was getting uncomfortable. I looked at Pogue for help.
Pogue stepped forward. "Reid, Sam needs her hand back man. She has to get ready for class," he tapped Reid on the forearm. Reid let go of my hand but didn't move. He was so much taller than me that my neck felt like it was getting a cramp looking up.
"Well since you're new, I feel it's my duty to show you around the campus. I'm part of the welcoming committee," he said with a smirk.
"That's sweet, but I don't start classes till Monday. Besides Tyler volunteered to show me around," I took two steps away from Reid. Reid looked at Tyler and I mouthed the word 'please' to him.
"Yeah, sorry Reid, I promised Baby Girl I would show her around," Tyler was blushing. I mouthed' thank you' to him.
"Wait, what did you call me?" I asked. I took another step away from Reid. He sort of scared me. He eyes were so intense. I felt like I couldn't move.
"Since you're younger than me, I decided to give you the nickname Baby Girl," Tyler had a big smile on his face.
"Oh, crap," I said.
"Baby Girl is a term of endearment," Pogue said poking me in the ribs. Caleb and Tyler laughed. I knew that comment would come back and bite me in the ass.
"Now it makes sense," Reid said. We all looked at him with a confused look. "Tyler's victory dance," he said. We nodded in understanding. "Sam, why are you starting school on Monday?"
"The Provost gave me a few days to get settled."
"Well I will see you guys later, I have to meet my lab partner," Pogue touched fists with the guys. He messed up my hair. "Later Lil Bit."
I smoothed back my hair. "Later Pogo," I said with a grin. He gave me dirty look. "Term of endearment, remember?" He shook his head and smiled. Caleb and Reid were laughing. "Laugh all you want, but I will have nicknames for the both of you." They stopped laughing.
"I'll see you guys later," I headed for the stairs. I felt someone grab my hand. I turned around to find Reid holding my hand.
"I hope you didn't think I was rude to you or trying to make you feel uncomfortable," he was rubbing the back of my hand.
"Is this your way of apologizing?" I said lifting our hands.
"Something like that," he smirked. He leaned forward and whispered in my ear. "I'll see you soon Sexy." He kissed my cheek as he let my hand go. He walked away towards Caleb and Tyler. They didn't look happy. I shook my head and climbed up the stairs to my room. The boy was too sexy for his own good.
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