I don't own the characters belonging to the movie The Covenant, but I do own, Vivian Salter, Vincent Salter, Dominic Colson, and Grayson Howard as well as their parents.

Chapter 10 – Nicky's

The rest of the week was pretty basic. Caleb and I would always try to beat each other to class. Kate and I were really becoming good friends, and while I like Sarah, Avery, and Chloe, it was just different. They where good friends, but for some reason, Mercy and I just really seemed to click. She really reminded me of my bff Allison from back home.

Finally on Friday, as Caleb, Tyler, and I were leaving Pre-Cal, Caleb reminded me, "So Viv, you're still down to hit up Nicky's tonight right?"

I wasn't sure what to say, "Well Caleb, I'm not really a big drinker and I don't have a fake so I'm not sure what do."

Tyler laughed, "Don't worry! It's not a real bar. It used to be, but Nick is a recovering alcoholic so he changed it to a chill place to hang out. Pool tables, fooseball, bands play there from time to time. You'll like it; just the place to relax after the first week of school. If it makes you feel better, I'm pretty sure some of your friends will be there."

"Sure! Why not? I would just be in my room studying if I didn't go. What time?" I asked.

"8 o'clock. Glad you're coming. See ya then." Caleb tapped Tyler on the shoulder as they walked towards the parking lot and I walked towards the dorms.

When I got back into the room Kate was already there gathering up her laundry, "Hey Viv, a couple of us are heading into town tonight to go to this chill spot called Nicky's. Do you want to come with us?"

I thought about how funny this situation was, "Yeah I'm down. What time?"

Sarah walked in at that moment, "We'll leave here around 7:30 and get there around 8. Does that work for everyone?"

"Yeah, that works for me. Do you mind if I invite Mercy?" I replied as I started thinking about what I was going to wear.

I heard Kate's yell from under her bed, "Yeah that sounds good! Mercy needs to get out more."

We grabbed dinner around 5. I spotted Mercy in the dining hall and she agreed so I told her to meet us outside dorms. We started getting ready as soon as we got back. I heard my phone buzz on the dresser so I looked to see who it was. It said home so I answered "Hey!"

"Hey Vivi!" It was my dad, "How was your first week?"

I gave him a quick rundown of my classes and teachers. He asked the basic parental questions, and then he put my mom on the phone. "Hey Honey! I'm gonna put you on speaker. I'm making dinner."

"I just got back from dinner. Nothing like your cooking. What are you making?" I asked hungrily even though I just ate, nothing was like my mom's home cooked meals.

Then I heard Vincent's loud mouth, "My favorite! Mac & Cheese, pork chops and green beans. You're not here anymore, so it's all about me. Ha ha! So what's up? How was your first week? Dugan hammered us with a pop quiz today! I swear that lady hate me!"

Then I heard the unmistakable sound of a wooden spoon hitting Vin, "Don't be mean to your sister!"

I busted out laughing, "Yeah really loved there Vin! I think the last time I got the spoon I was 8 and it was to cover up for something you had done!"

"You know Mom some people get reported for child abuse like this." Vincent laughed.

"I'll give you a reason to call, now go away and start your homework. You're high jacking my phone call. I'll tell you when dinner is ready. Now Vivian, how was school?" I loved my mom! She was the best.

I told her about my week and my plans for the weekend. We chatted and then said good bye.

I started getting ready so I threw on some black shorts with a bright blue flowy shirt that just fell off the side of my right shoulder, a pair of black gladiator heels, some really cute earring and a cuff bracelet. I straighten my hair and grabbed my cell phone, a sweater, and Coach wristlet and was ready to go. Kate was ready too so we met Sarah and Mercy right outside the dorms.

I pulled up to Nicky's right at 8 and from the outside, it didn't look like much but the parking lot was packed so I walked in and Caleb was right. There were a lot of kids from school here but there were a lot that I didn't know. Over in the corner, Chloe, Avery, and Allison had a table and chairs waiting for us. I started looking around and the inside was better than the outside. There were a big bar in the middle of the place and a place for a band and a dance floor, but tonight there was a DJ but it was nice because the music wasn't too loud. There were some pool tables on one wall and some fooseball tables close to where we were sitting. We all sat around talking for a while. It was nice.

"So who's gonna order the drinks?" Sarah finally asked.

"I will" I said. In truth I was looking to see if the Sons of Ipswich had arrived yet. Everyone gave me their order and money so I walked over to the bar. That's when I saw Pogue, Tyler, and Reid at the pool table. There was a girl standing right in front of them with an extremely short black skirt. I could see what was about to happen so I started walking as fast as I could and as soon as I got to her I felt this small tingle I had never felt before. I looked over and saw Pogue's eyes changing back to normal. I wasn't able to stop them from see her ass but I was at least able to block most of it, but it was the tingle that had me un-nerved. Vincent, Dominic, and Grayson had used plenty of times before and I had never felt anything like that. I was so lost in thought that is startled me when I felt someone tap me on the shoulder.

"Hey, glad you could make it!" It was Caleb.

"Oh hey! Yeah! Cool place. I was just looking around and about to order drinks for me and the girls. We're sitting over there." as I pointed to the corner that we were in.

"Let me give you hand unless you're gonna magically float these glasses over there." Caleb smirked.

I laughed to myself thinking about when I had floated a glass to Grayson just before I left for Spenser, "Nah, I only float glasses when necessary so your help would be greatly appreciated."

We walked up to the bar when Caleb shouted, "Hey Nicky! Come meet the newest addition to Ipswich."

This very tough looking biker dude walked over that on any given day scare the shit out of you until he looked at me. He had kind eyes and once he saw me a soft smile, "What's up Caleb? Got a new member for your fan club?"

Caleb and Nicky pounded their fists, "Nah. This one's chill. Vivian Salter meet Nicky. Nicky this is Vivian, also known as Vivi or Viv."

"Nice to meet you." I replied.

"So whatcha want hun?" Nicky asked. I gave him the order and he walked away.

While we waited for the drinks, Caleb turned to me, "So you survived your first week at Spenser. What are your odds for the rest of the year?"

"I think I'll survive." I turned and went to pay Nicky for the drinks.

"Nah! Pretty Boy over here got your tab." Nicky scoffed at the money.

"You didn't have to do that, but thanks." I grabbed some drinks and Caleb grabbed the others.

"Don't worry about it. Not a big deal."He followed me to the table where the girls were sitting. I went to sit down but instead Caleb surprised me, "Ladies, I hope you don't mind but I'm gonna steal her away for while, but I will return her unharmed."

All of their mouths dropped open, but instead of waiting for an answer, he grabbed my hand to a table close to the pool table where Pogue, Reid, and Tyler where playing with Chase, Aaron, and some other guy I didn't know. Caleb put my Cherry Coke on the table, "So Vivian, where ya from?"

"Portsmouth, RI. A tiny little town, but its home." I sighed.

"Portsmouth? That's not too far away. You could drive home on the weekends if you miss it that much." Caleb said with so much concern it was truly flattering.

"No, no. I'm fine. I've just never been away from my family for a long time. While I miss them, I don't miss the stupid pranks from my brother and our friends." I was trying to be cautious on what I said.

Caleb looked at me, "You seem really responsible and mature so you must be an older sister. What's his name and how old is he?"

I laughed but the natural lie of our family kicked in, "Actually we are twins, but he is older by a few minutes, but I'm definitely the voice of reason in the group. His name is Vincent, but everyone calls him Vin."

"Group?" questioned Caleb.

"Yeah I guess you could say me and Vincent have an entourage like you. Our two other best friends are Dominic Colson and Grayson Howard. We've been that way since birth pretty much." I told him, but then I felt a light tingle again.

"Twins huh? Well that's cool and yeah I know what you mean about the friends from birth thing. So I heard you were here on a gymnastics scholarship. That's awesome. I might have to come check out a meet." Caleb said but for a second his eyes looked right above my head to see what was going on behind me.

I felt the tingle again but spoke to try and ignore the feeling, "How did you hear that?"

He chuckled, "Viv, it's a small school. Plus I try to get to know things about such a beautiful girl. Maybe we could…."

Suddenly I heard someone yell from behind me, "You cocksucker! You're cheating! I want my fucking back! No one is that damn lucky!"

I turned quickly to see Chase hold back some kid I didn't know. Then Tyler stepped up, "He made the shot dickhead. You bet him he couldn't, and he did."

Then Reid didn't help the situation, "Hey dumbass, I can't help it that you suck!"

That's when Aaron Abbott got up in Reid's face, "I don't fucking know how you cheated, but I swear I'll beat your ass!"

Caleb was in between Aaron and Reid in an instant, "Aaron, back off. Reid, Tyler, let's go!" Then he turned towards me and mouthed "I'm sorry!" as he pushed Reid out the back door with Tyler and Pogue following behind him.

That's when I felt Kate pull my arm, "Hey we can stay or we can go, but I would recommend on bouncing cause if I fight breaks out, Provost Higgins will go ape-shit."

"Yeah, that's fine. Let's go. I'm tired." I said as I grabbed my keys from my pocket. Mercy and Sarah were waiting by my car. When we were on our way back I asked, "So, who was that other kid that Reid almost got into a fight with? I don't think I've seen him around school."

Surprisingly it was Mercy who answered, "He's a local. He goes to Ipswich High. His name is Ian and he's really nice. I'm surprised he acted like that. He's usually really even tempered. I met him last year."

We got back to Spenser around 10:30. I didn't realize that we had spent that much time at Nicky's. Kate and I said goodnight to Sarah and Mercy.

When we got back to the room Kate pounced on me, "So you and Caleb? What were you two whispering about? You know I've never seen him interested in a girl before like he is with you."

"Shut up Kate!" I smirked, "It's not a big deal. He was just trying to get to know me."

"Girl you did not see the way he was staring at you! I got eyes like an eagle and he was into you big time! I could see it from across the room!" Kate laughed as she put on her pajamas.

I got ready for bed and set my alarm so I could go for a run in the morning, but I couldn't stop thinking about that soft tingling I felt. I think it was because Reid was using to cheat at pool, but I had never felt that when Vin, Dom, or Grayson used. I grabbed my phone and sent them all a text message.

Vin/Dom/Grayson: You guys up?

Grayson was the first to text back: Yeah u ok? Playing COD w/ Dom & Vin

Me: Yeah Im fine. Quick ? When u guys use do u feel a slight tingling feeling?

Grayson: Yeah y? Don't u feel it when we use?

Me: No never have

Grayson: Mayb cuz ur w/ur true covenant u can feel it? BTW Vin said he'll call u in the AM about this. Getting my ass kicked ttyl

Me: Night

It made me feel a little better so I rolled over and went to bed.

AN: Between work, school, and motherhood I've been a little busy. Plus I had family staying in my house and old school Latino's don't believe in hotels so I've felt like a sardine for the last 3 weeks! Got my whole store mapped out now so I'll be able to update more often! Thanks for reading and thanks for the reviews!