Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Covenant characters. I just own Phoenix and Chacyti.
Chapter 4:
~Reid's Visit and Nicky's~
"Reid? What are you doing here? It's 1:30 in the morning." I ask him. I rub my eyes.
"I thought I'd make sure you got to your room." He says avoiding eye contact as he walks into my room. He goes around my question. I close my door and turn to him.
"Oh, so this was just making sure I made it to my room?" I say non convinced. "Does this visit of yours have anything to do with the fact that Chase walked me to my room?" I ask crossing my arms.
"No. Like I said I just wanted to make sure you got here alright. Besides, why would I care if Chase walked you to your room?" He asks throwing the question at me.
"Don't know. Why would you care?" I ask putting him on the spot.
"I don't." He says as he looks me in the eyes.
"Do you even know my last name, Garwin?" I ask him a bit frustrated.
"No." Was his reply.
"It's Johnson. Phoenix Johnson. Learn it or write it on your hand so you'll remember. Because the next time you knock on my door at 1:30 in the morning it better be life and death. Or I promise it wont be pretty." I say. I start taking deep breaths to calm me down. When I'm calmed down, I think about what I just said. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to snap on you like that. I mean what I said was true but still. I shouldn't have." I say.
"It's okay." He says softly. As he looks down before his gaze returning to look at me.
I decide to tap into my empathy power. I close my eyes for a second. I open them back up and stare into his eyes.
I feel calm exterior on the outside but I dig deeper. It's a mixture of emotions. Anxiety, loneliness, and if I'm not mistaken..... fear. I feel my heart constrict a little looking at Reid. I mean he looks like the typical playboy but under the surface, there's more depth and misunderstanding.
"I guess I should leave. I'll see you tomorrow at Nicky's?" He asks. His voice snaps me outta my thoughts.
"I'll be there." I say my voice sounds a little breathless. I open my door and stand in the archway of the door.
"Thanks for checking on me." I say as I look at my feet so he doesn't see me blush. I see his feet stop in front of me. But I don't raise my head.
"You're welcome." He says. He put his hand under my chin and raises my head, so I can look at him.
"How can you be so fiery one mintue but shy the next?" He mutter, I think more to himself than me.
"I guess I'm a complicated person to understand." I say
"Yeah, that's how I feel sometimes. But I guess I have the entire year to figure you out." He says with his signature grin. My knees are buckling a bit so I lean back against the doorway.
"That sounds like a challenge, Mr. Garwin." I say teasingly.
"Well, Ms. Johnson, I always like a challenge." He says with an evil grin. I start laughing softly.
"Then lets see if you can figure me out. But I should warn you. Many have tried and failed." I say in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Others aren't Reid Garwin. And believe me when I'm determined on something, I don't give up lightly." He says stepping towards me.
"Happy hunting." I say sticking out my hand. He takes it in his. I feel a electric shock in my hand. I pull my hand away quickly. I look into his eyes and see the same expression as mine. Confusion and curiosity.
"I should really be getting to sleep." I say trying to diffuse the feelings movig inside of me.
"Yeah, you're right." He says nodding his head but takes a step closer to me. He leans down as his lips meet mine. I stay frozen for a minute, my hand comes up to his chest as if I'm going to push him away. But I feel my body reacting to his kiss. His lips are soft. They're even softer than Chase's. And that's saying something. I move my arms up to his shoulder. 'What am I doing? No more than at least 2 hours ago I was kissing Chase against my car. Now I'm kissing, Reid.' I think. As soon as that thought creeps into my mind, I push Reid back.
"Reid? What....What are you doing?" I stutter. Keeping my back against the doorway so I can stay balanced.
"I don't know. I just know I didn't want to leave this room without kissing you. And dammit, I want to do it again." He says. Straight-forward and to the point. I like it. No, no, you can't be thinking like that.
"Reid, I think it's time you go." I say.
"First, tell me you don't want to kiss me again." He says looking me in the eye. Daring me to tell him something that wouldn't be true.
"Just go, please. Just go." I say pleadingly.
He turns on his heels and walk down the hall to the stairs. I slowly close my door. I lean back against it. I shake my head. Walking to my bed. I pull the cover around me. I stare at the ceiling.
"Now, what do I do? Damn, Phoenix, you really messed up this time." I say to myself. I turn over on my side and fall asleep.
When I wake up. I turn over on my side and look at the clock. Wow, 10 o'clock. I've never slept that late before. I get out of bed. I look over and see Chacyti already left. I walk to the bathroom and brush my teeth and brush my hair back into a ponytail.
I walk back into the room and grab a couple of DVDs. I grab Titanic, How to Deal, and 10 Things I Hate About You. I put in How to Deal first. I love this movie. I mean I like Mandy Moore as an actress. Plus the plot of this movie is funny. I mean her best friends gets pregnant from her just dead boyfriend. Then her father gets remarried at the same time her older sister plans her own wedding. Her mother start dating again. And she ends up falling for the bad boy. And he falls for her. When it ends I put in 10 Things I Hate About You.
10 Things I Hate About You is amazing. Heath Ledger is so sexy. He has that bad boy thing down to a science. Julia Stiles is a great actress too. I mean she plays a high school girl who doesn't follow the crowd. Who wants to be judged for her intelligence and not looks. Then she meets the guy who make her feel special and not so alone in the school. She falls for the bad guy who in return falls for her.
I think I see a point in the movies I picked. I don't think on it long. I put int the final movie in. I sit back and watch as Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio meet at the edge of the ship. This is up there as one of the top love couples ever. I mean they are both from two different worlds. Yet, they seem to mesh well. I lay down on the floor staring at the tv. I watch as they're running through the coal mining worker. That is my favorite part. My eyes slowly start to close. I fight to keep my eyes open. But sleep wins over. The last thing I remember is Rose's hand print on the window.
I'm shaken from my sleep and hear someone calling my name. My eyes shoot open as I see Chacyti standing over me.
"Uh, hi." I say groggily.
"Hi, sleepy head. It's 4:30. I thought I should wake you up. So what happened with you and Chase last night?" She asks eagerly.
"Well, he offered to walk me to my room. I accepted. I said something about not thinking that gentlemen still existed, the next thing I know, I'm pushed against my car and Chase and I are having a full blown make out session in the parking lot."
"It sounds like you had a good time." She says.
"Yeah, it started out like that." I say as I begin to tell her about the events after Chase walked me to my room.
"Oh my god. YOU KISSED, REID GARWIN." She yells.
"You don't have to scream. I'm sure that everyone in the whole dorm has heard you by now. " I tell her, trying to get her to calm down.
"I'm sorry but I mean it's Reid freaking Garwin. I can't believe this. You've only been here for two days and you've already grab the attention of a Son of Ipswich as well as the bad boy of Spenser Academy. Plus you got the new guy, too. I really hate you right now."
"Why? I mean I thought Tyler would be more your speed." I say. I see a blush form in her cheeks and know I'm right.
"But why would Tyler notice me? I'm just plain." She says discouraged.
"Girl, please. Save that self-pity for someone who cares. You are beautiful. You have great bone structure, a nice body and you are totally hot. You should really see yourself more clearly. Tell you what, you'll wear an outfit of my choosing. I'll do your make-up and everything. Tyler wont know what hit him." I say as I start to get giddy.
"Fine, but please don't go overboard on the outfit."
"Who me?" I say mocking innocent. "I wont go overboard." I say. "I'll got take a shower and find something for you to wear." I change and wrap a towel around me.
When I get back from the shower. I look at my closet for something Chacyti can wear. I find this solitaire tunic mini dress. It will go good against her skin tone. I throw it onto her bed. I also find some black strapped heels. I set those next to her bed. I walk to my closet and grab my black bra, my red bustier top, with my leather and lace black mini skirt, and my black boots. I set those aside. I get my curling iron. I curl up the ends of my hair so that it flows out. I pick up my eye shadow brush. I start putting on my lightest red eyeshadow. Then grab my eyeliner, I make my eyes seems smaller, darker than usual. I put on some clear lip gloss. Chacyti helps me put on my bustier top. Then I hook my skirt up. It stops mid-thigh.
Chacyti already put on her dress. That's good. I grab a fresh towel and place it around the front of her chest. So the make-up doesn't get on the dress. I do mostly the same thing as last night but I make it seem lighter and fresher. Once I'm done with her I start lacing up my boots. I get a text message from Kate with directions. Once we're both together, I grab my car keys, my room keys and my ID. I put everything in my purse.
We get into the car as I follow the directions. When I see the bar I park next to Tyler's Hummer. We get out and walk into the bar. I look around to take everything in. I see people dancing on the dance floor, the pool tables, then I see Sarah, Caleb, Kate and Chase sitting at a table. Chacyti and I head towards the table.
"Hey guys." I say walking up to the table.
"Wow, Phoenix, you look so hot." Kate states with wonder in her voice.
"Yeah you look great. You too, Chacyti." Sarah says.
"It suits you." Caleb says politely. I laugh.
"Well, thank you. You know I aim to please the public." I say the last part sarcastically.
"Thanks guys." Chacyti says.
"You really do look amazing." Chase says looking at me. I smile at him.
"Thanks." I say genuinely.
Caleb and Chase get up and walk to play some Foosball.
Pouge comes from the bar with a hamburger, fries, and a coke . He sets it in front of Kate.
"Hey, Pouge. Where's Reid and Tyler?" I ask him.
"They're playing pool." He says pointing over to the pool tables. I don't even think. I just grab Chacyti's hand and drag her over to the pool tables. I walk over to the pool table with Chacyti trailing behind me.
"Hi, boys." I say.
"Hi, Phoenix. Chacyti." Tyler replys softly. Reid doesn't say anything. He just shoots as he sinks a ball into a pocket. I don't even blame him.
"So, Tyler? Chacyti has never played pool before. Why don't you teach her the basics? And Reid and I can talk." I say hoping he catches on.
"Sure. Come one, Chacyti." He says taking her hand in his and walking to the pool table next to this one.
"Look, Reid...." I start but get cut off by Aaron and his posse.
"Look who it is. Garwin, you ready to lose some of that money?" Aaron walks up to the table with his friends behind him.
"As if, Abbott. I'm ready to make my pockets bigger. You ready to lose?" Reid counters back.
"How about we make this a little more interesting? The winner gets to take her home." He says pointing at me. I glare at him.
"Does this look like the Price Is Right? You're not betting on me." I say.
"What's the matter afraid you'll find out what it's like to be with a real man."
"When I see one, I'll tell you what it's like." I snap back angrily. He takes a step forward.
"You know I could find some good ideas to put that mouth to use."
"Ugh, I think I just threw up in my mouth." I say as I hold my stomach.
"Enough of this. Deal, Abbott." Reid says. I whirl around to face him but he doesn't look at me. "One shot. You make the call. If I make it, you pay me double. And if I don't....." He trails off. I know what that 'if' means.
"Deal. Let's go already, Reid." Aaron says turning to the pool table. Reid walks to the table. I sit on a stool and watch. I see Tyler and Chacyti watching as well. Aaron calls out a combo shot. I look at where the balls are and think it's impossible to make but I don't say anything. Some way by some miracle Reid makes the shot. Aaron gets pissed because the next thing I know he pushes Reid, Tyler jumps in and they decide to go outside. I look at Chacyti as I see Caleb and Pouge heading outside right behind them. We head back to the table and I sit where Caleb was.
"What was that all about?" Sarah asks.
"Aaron wanted to bet on me. Whoever won could take me home. I got pissed and snapped at Aaron and we started arguing. Then Reid took the bet. I guess because he was tired of Aaron. Saying if he won Aaron would have to pay him double. Well, Reid made the shot and Aaron got mad. So now I think they're about to fight outside." I say.
"Caleb wont let that happen." Kate says. Chacyti nods in agreement.
"Are you okay?" This time it was Chase who asked.
"Yeah, I'm alright."
"I'm going to go see if Caleb's ready to go." Sarah says getting up and walking towards the door as Reid and Tyler come back inside.
"Chacyti, do me a favor. Go and ask Tyler to dance. I need to talk to Reid." I say. I get out of my chair. I grab my purse. She gets up and follows me over to them. I see there talking in hushed tones against the wall.
"Tyler, would you like to dance?" Chacyti asks.
"Sure." He says flashing her a smile. She takes his hand as they walk over to the dance floor.
"Reid? Are you okay?" I ask him.
"What do you care? Just go back over there and hang with Chase." He says bitterly.
"Reid, I do care. Don't doubt that I don't for a second." I say as I look at him wearing his black beanie and fingerless gloves. I look at his clothing when something catches my eye. "Is that glass on your shirt?" I ask him as I reach and pick up a piece of glass. "How did you get glass on your shirt, Reid?"
He shrugs but doesn't reply.
"Reid, about last night. I did like the kiss we had. I mean I like Chase but I like you, too. I don't even know how to navigate the feelings I have for either of you. It's confusing and I know it is not an excuse." I say hoping he'll understand. "But, Reid, I do care about you. I think more than you know. I know there's more behind the mask you wear in front of everybody." I say in soft voice. I walk up and touch his cheek softly. He doesn't flinch. I look in his eyes. But after a few minutes he takes a step back. My hand falls back down to my side. But our eyes never leave each other. We break out of our eye when Tyler and Chacyti come back over to where we're standing. I look down and see they're still holding hands. I smile at them but I don't say anything.
"Guys, it's getting late. We should probably head back to the dorms." Tyler says. I look around and see that there's not many people still in the bar.
"Yeah, you're right. We should be going." I say. The four of us head outside the bar and we walk towards out car. I walk on the other side of the Hummer to my car. I open the door just when I feel someone arm wrap around me.
"Boo." The voice says. I jump and let out a small scream as I turn to see Chase behind me. Reid, Tyler and Chacyti come over to other side of the car to see why I screamed.
"God, Chase. You scared the crap out of me." I say putting my hand to my heart. I hit him in his shoulder hard with my other hand.
"Ow. I didn't mean to scare you." He says rubbing his shoulder. "The reason I came over was because I was going to ask if you could give me a lift back to the dorms. Sarah and Caleb left in his car which was how I got here. Pouge took Kate back to the dorms on his motorcycle so I'm kinda stranded here."
"Yeah, I can give you a ride back to the dorms. We were just heading back now. Get in." I say as I get into the driver seat. He walks over and gets in the passenger side. I look up and see Reid starting up the Hummer. I shake my head and start up my car. I turn on the light and pull out of the parking lot. We drive back to the dorms in silence. Its a little weird but not uncomfortable. I park in the same spot as earlier. I guess that that must be parking spot now. I think. I shut off the car and turn off the lights. I look over at Chase.
"I had fun tonight." I say trying to start up a conversation.
"Me, too. The guys are alright and you girls make it more interesting." He says.
"I know it sucks to be the new kid. Afraid you wont be able to make friends, stating in a new school really sucks."
"Kinda but I think that it's looking up." He says.
"How's that?" I ask him.
"Because I can do this." He says leaning to me as his arm comes around my back as his lips meet mine. He kisses as if searching for something. I don't know there's something different about this kiss. I mean it taste sweet and of coke but there's a bit of danger there to. My arms go around his neck as I deepen the kiss. 'God, I am so weak.' I think to myself. I pull away breathless. I try to my catch a breath.
"Whoa!" Is all I can say.
"You can say that again." He says.
"We should be going back inside. Class tomorrow and everything." I say distractedly.
"You're right." He says but we still don't move. I cave first.
"Come on." I say as I get out. I notice that the Hummer already here. I didn't even notice.
I lock my car, as we both walk to the building. We get to my floor and I see Tyler and Chacyti standing at the door to our room, kissing.
"I'll see you tomorrow." I say to Chase in a whisper.
"Okay." He says back before going down to his room. I start walking towards the couple hoping they here me before I get to them. But they don't. I clear my throat as I stand 5 feet away. The break apart. Both looking at me with blushes on there face. I smile.
"As much as I hate to break up this amazing moment for the both of you. We have class in the morning and we all should be getting some sleep." I say.
"You're right. Tyler wanted to walk me to my room."
"That's so gentlemen of him." I say still looking between the two.
"Well, ladies. I guess that's my cue to leave. I'll see you tomorrow night, Chacyti. See you ladies at school." He says walking back to the stairs.
I smirk at her as I open the door to the room. I throw my purse on my desk. Chacyti helps me out of my top, and I get out of my shoes and skirt. I get into my bed.
"So, you and Tyler? You guys make a cute couple." I say.
"He asked me on a date. I don't even know what I'm going to wear. I mean he walked me to the door and I leaned in to kiss him on the cheek but he moved his head at the last minute and......we kissed. It was so amazing. It was sweet as you could possibly think of." She says grinning from ear to ear.
"I'm happy for you. I wish my life was as easy as that."
"What do you mean?" She asks confused.
"Well, I like Chase and he can kiss. He's sweet and nice. But Reid,....I like him, too. I mean he seems like the playboy and bad boy on the surface but there's something more deep below that. And his kisses are amazing. I'm just confused."
"Well, I can't offer any advice except follow your heart. It never leads you wrong." She says.
"Yeah. I'll think about it." I say. "Okay, now we really need to go to sleep."
"Night, Phoenix."
"Night, Chac." I say.
Lets hope that the school year wont be as complicated at the end as it is now. I just hope my heart knows what it wants because my head is just conused.
A/N: I hope you guys like chapter 4. I'm working on the next chapter right now. I hope you guys enjoy it and review or message me your thoughts.
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