Caleb and I waited in his car while the firefighters went through the ashes of Putnam barn. One of the firefighters came over and informed us that they didn't find anybody. After he was out of ear shot, I looked up and Caleb, "how can that be?" Caleb shrugged and got in the drivers seat. "Where'd he go?"
"I don't know, Shi." Caleb looked around to make sure no one was looking and used his powers to repair his car windows. I chuckled and gave him a look. Caleb smiled and put the car in drive. Caleb put his hand on my knee and I took his hand between mine and squeezed it gently.
"Where to first? Sara or Pogue?" I asked looking out the window, a blush spreading across my cheeks.
"Pogue…he'll want to know you are safe."
"Give me your phone. I'll call Sara and tell her to meet us. She must be worried sick."
"Probably. Thanks Shilo," Caleb squeezed my knee and smiled.
I dialed Sara's number and Sara answered frantic.
"Caleb!? Are you all right? Where is Shilo? Is she okay?" Sara's voice said through the phone.
"Whoa…whoa…calm down Sara…Caleb and I are fine. Chase is gone. Meet us at the hospital and we'll talk there."
"Shilo? Oh thank God. Okay. We'll see you there. Bye."
"Bye." I hung up the phone and whistled. "Yep…frantic!"
"Now I am afraid to meet her."
"Afraid you'll be kissed to death?"
"Don't be a smart ass…"
"I was born that way," the two of us laughed. An awkward silence followed for a while until a thought crossed my mind. "Caleb, what did you say into my hair, after you saved me?"
Caleb looked straight ahead contemplating his answer. "Caleb?"
"I don't remember for the life of me," Caleb said softly. I nodded as we pulled up to the hospital.
Caleb and I stopped by the gift shop and picked up flowers for Kate and Pogue…I also got Pogue small teddy bear. Kate was still asleep so we dropped off her flowers and went to Pogue's room. I knocked on the door. "Hey Pogue…you awake?"
"Shi? Is that you? Come in!" Pogue's voice said from the other side. I walked in and smiled at my brother. He us sitting upright and smiling wide. Caleb came right behind me.
"Shi…why are you in that dress?" I looked down and realized I was indeed still in my dress.
"Ha…funny story…" I smiled trying to keep the mood light. "Well, Caleb had to fight Chase last night…and Chase decided to…how do I put this…kidnap me and threaten my life."
"WHAT!?" Pogue yelled.
Caleb put a hand up. "Relax man, Chase is gone, Shilo is fine…obviously. As well as you and Kate. That's all that matters."
Pogue grabbed my wrist and pulled me next to him on his bed and hugged me tight. "Are you sure you are alright?"
I smiled and kissed his cheek. "Positive. Just a little tired."
Pogue looked up as Caleb placed our gifts on the table. "Thank you, Caleb. For saving Shilo. I don't know how to put into words how thankful I am that you were there when she needed you."
"Pogue," Caleb said sitting in a chair near by. "Next to my mother, you guy's are the most important people in my life. Shilo and you are my closest friends."
"Aw…Kodak moment," I smiled and cuddled into Pogue's side.
"Caleb!" Sara's voice came from the door and all of our faces snapped to her. "Oh my God, Caleb! Are you alright?" Sara locked her arms around him and kissed him several times. I felt my heart twist with jealously. Good God, what am I feeling? Caleb is like family. I shouldn't be feeling like this.
Pogue seemed to feel just as uncomfortable as I was and covered my eyes with his hands.
"There is a child in the room!" Pogue said annoyed.
"I am seventeen bro! Now remove your hand before I bite it off!" I smirked and bit the air playfully.
"Hey you two!" Sara laughed. Pogue uncovered my eyes and Sara was smiling at me. "Are you okay Shilo?"
"Peachy, I just don't know why Chase took me. It seems more prudent for him to take you. Your dating Caleb. Not me."
"I don't know, but Reid and Tyler we're worried sick," Sara came and sat next to me.
"Aw. Did they cry?" Pogue laughed.
"I think Tyler was on the verge. We went back to your place Caleb, and waited, but your mom wasn't there."
Caleb and I looked at Sara, before Caleb pulled out his phone.
Caleb left the room and came back about fifteen minutes later, in a state of depression.
"Caleb? What's wrong?" I asked.
"My Dad…he willed me…" He couldn't finish. He didn't have to.
Yes it's a short chapter and a bit corny, but give me a break, they can't all be amazeingness! LOL! I will update as soon as I can. BTW Rehearsals are going great!
