Hey people, Sorry it took me so long to post these. But I posted two chapters in one night. I deserve mad props. Especially considering what's happened to me the past couple weeks. (My best friend from like two years ago, who knows I still like the same guy, started flirting with him, she's like all over him, and she was doing it while me and my current best friend watched. He's totally falling for her crap. UGH!) sorry for dropping my crap on you guys.

We walked into Nicky's that night, and Sierra got excited when she saw Reid there. I rolled my eyes and turned to Marissa, "I don't care if you have to throw me through the wall, don't let me touch Caleb."

Marissa smiled, "I will gladly throw you through a wall."

"That sounds a little harsh, Marissa." I turned and saw Caleb standing behind me. Immediately it was as if an alarm went off, all the girls, scattered across the bar, came toward me. Marissa had a hand on my shoulder, and Tia took my hand in hers. Sierra was standing, arms crossed, next to me. Hailey and Lucy were flanking us.

Caleb raised an eyebrow, "Everything okay?"

I smiled, "Yeah. Fine."

He nodded, "So, you wanna dance?" He held a hand out to me.

I smiled and hesitantly accepted. As we danced I noticed the girls were sitting at a table very close to the dance floor, eyes focused on me and Caleb. As strange as it sounds, I tried not to think about Caleb as we danced. I focused on preparing myself for the second marking. While we were dancing I saw Tia pointing at her watch, and I looked at my own, 11:50.

Caleb pulled me off the dance floor and over to his friends. "Hey guys, you remember Cat."

I waved. Kate was there, and she smiled, "Hey, didn't get a chance to talk to you this morning. You feeling any better?"

I sighed, "A little, but not much."

Kate nodded, "Yeah, last night you looked terrified, like you were in some crazy nightmare. You should really go get some rest."

I nodded, "Yeah, but more sleep means more dreams. Not exactly sure I want to relive moments of the past again tonight."

The guys looked confused, but Kate just nodded, "I understand."

Tia got up and walked over, yawning, "Hey, sis, would you mind taking me back? I'm really tired."

I smiled, "Sure, see you guys later." I kissed Caleb's cheek and quickly followed Tia out into the parking lot. The girls were waiting.

Marissa stepped forward and said, "Girl, you need to watch it. You got close tonight. We don't want Caleb to wake up and find your naked DEAD body lying next to him."

I smiled, "Don't worry. I've got it under control." I winced and a pain shot up my arm.

Tia sighed, "Let's hurry." We all drove at top speed back to the dorms. The night passed much like last night, only far more painfully.

When I regained control of myself I couldn't get Caleb out of my mind.

Sierra sighed, "We need to get a new place to hide you. I don't think this dorm is going to work much longer."

I nodded, "Agreed. That one hurt a lot worse, and it's only the second." I went back to my dorm and realized Kate wasn't there. I fell asleep and that's when the nightmares began again.

None of the histories ever say anything about the nightmares, but they're bad. I assumed most witches wouldn't talk about them, not wanting to seem weak, but they were terrifying. I relived my mom's suicide, Connor attacking me, Tia receiving her powers, the markings, and…worst of all… Caleb.

I shot up, waking from my dream of Caleb. Kate was sitting on her bed reading, she saw me and sighed, "Nightmares?"

I nodded, "Big time."

She sighed, "I'm sorry. You know, Caleb really likes you."

I smiled and fell back, "Yeah, I like him too."

Kate nodded, "So, I hear your birthday's coming up?"

I winced, but she didn't notice, "Yeah, 18. Yay me, I just hope nothing goes wrong this time. Something always goes wrong."

Kate laughed, "We should have a party on your birthday."

I smiled, "Can't, the girls and I have a tradition. It's kind of a big deal to them, especially Sierra."

Kate shrugged, "So, we'll make the party the day after your birthday."

I smiled, "Sounds like a plan." 'If I live to see it,' I thought.

Kate nodded, "Hey, tomorrow the guys have a swim meet. You should come, bring the gang."

I smiled, "Sounds fun."

Kate nodded, "Yeah, you'd love it. Didn't you used to be on the swim team?"

I nodded, "Yeah."

Kate smiled, "Awesome. You know, you seem like perfect all American girl."

I laughed, "Yeah," I added in my head, 'Everything is not what it seems.' I fell back asleep and into the nightmares. The next day I woke up and met the gang before classes. Sierra was begging me to tell the guys about us.

"Please, think about it. Caleb might give you some space, help you deal." She begged and pleaded.

Marissa shook her head, "Sierra, let her think it over. She needs time."

Sierra shook her head, "Time, is the one thing we don't have."

I thought for a second, "We'll tell them, just not right now. Okay?"

Sierra nodded, "Fine." We walked into class, and I took my seat beside Caleb. I didn't look up, concentrating on my work.

"You okay?" Caleb whispered in my ear.

His warm breath was so appealing, and I tried to shake it off, "Yeah, fine." He didn't seem to believe me, but left it alone. I practically ran out when class ended. I entered the bathroom, followed by Sierra and Marissa.

I sighed, "God, why does he have to be so damn hot?"

Sierra burst out laughing, "Because, that's the point. You have to be tested. Sisters before soul mates, now come on. We have a swim meet to watch." I followed Marissa and Sierra to the pool, only to find Hailey, Tia, and Lucy waiting for us.

I watched as the guys came out, Caleb in the front. I found myself longing to be with him. Tia put a hand on my shoulder, "Easy there, Kitty." I laughed and leaned back, closing my eyes, trying to push Caleb from my mind, but not succeeding.

Sierra sighed, "Damn, Cat's right. They are hot."

I smiled, "I'm always right. I'm perfect remember."

We laughed as Kate came up into the stands to join us. She smiled, "Hey girls, glad you came."

I smiled, "Wouldn't miss it."

We watched, and Kate cheered, as Pogue won his race, followed by Reid winning his, and Tyler winning his. As Caleb got up and went to start his race, I found myself longing for him again. Sierra put a hand on my shoulder; Marissa's hand touched my back. Both girls were using their powers to force me in my seat. I closed my eyes and took a few deep breathes as Caleb's race began. I kept my eyes shut till the very end, when Kate stood up and cheered after Caleb won. I opened my eyes and watched the guys head to the locker room.

Sierra sighed, "They're awesome."

Kate nodded, "They're the best."

We all waited until the guys came out of the locker room, high-fiving. Caleb saw me and smiled, running over, "So, how did I do?"

I smiled, "On a scale of one to ten? About a 6," I teased.

He looked hurt till he realized I was joking, "You think you can do better?"

Sierra laughed, "Watch yourself, Danvers. Kitty Kat never turns down a fight."

I smiled up at Sierra, "We both know you don't either. At least I don't go looking for one."

She knew what I was hinting at, "Hey! I saved your butt. Am I never going to get a thank you?"

I rolled my eyes, "You saved my butt, but nearly lost your butt in the process."

Caleb sighed, slightly confused, "Well, we gotta run, see you all at Nicky's tonight?" He was looking at me, but the question was meant for the group.

I smiled, "We wouldn't miss it." The guys and Kate ran off, leaving us alone.

Hailey sighed and leaned back, "Yeah, Caleb's smokin'. You're a goner, Cat."

I smiled, watching as Caleb jogged out of the pool, "If I go out I gotta go out with a bang."