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DISCLAIMER: Despite my eager hopes and lack of a DragonCon ticket last month, I still have no shot at owning The Chronicles of Nick. That honor still resides with Lady Sherrilyn.

Chapter Ten: Viva la Vida

I'm a pedophile. It was a thought that Caleb normally wouldn't have, given that his lifespan seemed to range somewhere north of eternity- if he didn't get himself killed. Every mortal was younger than him by a good portion, so it rarely bothered him. Still, as he sped through the streets of the Crescent City on his way to St. Richard's, he couldn't help thinking it. Every time he thought of kissing Nick, his mind reminded him that his charge was sixteen. Help him if he thought of taking it any further than that. But as he held Nick's hand as he drove, the teen wearing that insufferable grin, Caleb learned he could kill the guilt.

As Caleb released his hands to shift gears and pull into the school's parking lot, a wave of longing washed over him. He bit his lip and avoided looking at Nick, knowing that it probably showed on his face. He parked near a tree and then cleared his throat. This new subject had to be clarified before they entered the school, or today was going to be awkward as hell- putting it lightly. He finally turned toward Nick, who was grabbing his backpack. He tugged on the strap to get his attention. Nick turned toward him with those eyes that could halt gods.

"We need to talk about... us?"

He hadn't intended for it to end as a question, but there was no way to take it back. He watched as the very eyes he had come to practically worship became guarded. Caleb recognized the expression he now wore as the one he always had when Stone and his goons bullied him. It made him want to read Nick's thoughts, if only so he didn't hurt him. But he wasn't made of glass and Caleb wouldn't treat him like he was.

"What about us?" Nick asked carefully.

"Is there one?" Caleb asked plainly.

Nick thought for a moment. He still liked Kody. Every time he saw her, his body reacted while his mind went numb. But when he was with Caleb, he felt safe. While he was terrified that Kody would one day wake up and realize that Nick was a gigantic dork and that she was wasting her time on him, he knew where he stood with Caleb. Granted, Caleb saw him as demon fodder most days and jail bait on others, it was something. But Kody...

Caleb got out of the car and shut the door without saying a word. Nick quickly followed, trying to catch up.

"I thought we were suppose to figure this out!" Nick called after him as he finally caught up. He put his hand on Caleb's shoulder but he shrugged it off.

"I'll have died of old age by the time you make up your mind," was Caleb's acerbic reply.

"Then help me," Nick shot back. It came out more sarcastic than planned, but his comments usually did.

"This is me helping," Caleb replied before continuing through the doors.

Nick looked after him, confusion clear on his face.

"Be with your girl, Gautier," Caleb called and then merged with the ever-growing crowd bustling to get to their lockers before class started.

Nick stood there staring, unable to really comprehend what just happened. He heard a low whistle followed by several chuckles. He turned to see Stone and a couple of his henchmen laughing at him.

"Hard to be with a girl when you are one," Stone laughed.

Today seemed like a great day to become a felon.

And that's the end of that one! I'm coming down with the flu! *general applause because I have never gotten the flu in the summer before* Thank you so much to Rin asa Uchiha, Estel Caprice , and Vampire Queen for your reviews! They keep me thinking and writing and make me so happy! Thanks to all those who favorite/follow this and read this! We made it to the chapter ten mark! Also, the Playlist series maaaaaaay be getting a cousin series. Perhaps. And again, if you have any requests, just PM me or put them in the requests! Anywho, thanks again and keep rocking!