Man sometimes Reid makes me so mad. He thinks he knows me so well. I threw my phone in my car window.

"You ok?"

I jumped and turned around. I relaxed when it was just Pogue. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just Reid."

"Yeah, he can be aggravating sometimes. Especially when he's kissing you." Pogue took a step towards me and I was leaning against the side of my car. Something wasn't right. Pogue had been gone to long before. I hadn't noticed because I was to busy texting. I turned around and reached into the car grabbing my jacket, acting like I was cold. My phone was on the seat next to it so I grabbed them both at the same time. I stuck the phone in the jacket pocket. I turned around and side stepped Pogue. I put the jacket on and stuck my hand in the pocket with my phone.

I had never been so glad for not being allowed to text in school. It gave me practice at not having to look at what I was texting. I was ready in case it turned out to be Chase. "So what took you so long?"

"I was talking to John about my bike. He was surprised I could get it to start running. Plus I had to order the tires and it took him forever to find the order form. He's a little scatter brained, but he has a good heart."

I was starting to doubt my original thought, it had to be Pogue he was acting like himself. I relaxed and sat back on the hood of the car. "Nice, you got to love people like that."

Pogue sat beside me. "So what did he do this time?"

"Who?"

"Reid."

"Oh, nothing just being his normal self." Than Pogue gave me that same eyebrow cock that Reid has. I was beginning to wonder who got it from who. "He seems to be convinced that you and I are going to be a couple."

"Oh, and that upsets you." It was more of a statement than a question.

"Well, yeah."

Awkward silence spread between us than I realized how he must of taken it. "No, Pogue I didn't mean it like that." I got up off the car and walked a little ways away. "It's just…" I stopped mid sentence Pogue was walking around the corner rubbing his head. When he saw me he stopped and our eyes locked. Than he seemed to notice himself behind me.

I turned to the side so I could keep both of them in view. I had no idea which one was the real Pogue. If it came down to me making a decision it would be the one that just walked around the corner. I didn't know what to do, I'm sure none of the guys were close enough to us to get here in time.

I got my answer though because I glanced at the Pogue on my car and he turned into Chase. The next thing I knew he was right beside me. He grabbed my arm and was using me as a shield to hide behind.

I put my hand in my pocket. "Don't even think about it." Chase said.

"What do you want Chase?" Pogue yelled as he got closer to us.

"I think I have everything I want right here."

"Why are you doing this?"

"Aww, come on Pogue I thought that was obvious. I want her."

"Why don't you just take her and be done with it already? Is it necessary to torment her like this?"

"So, you want be to kill her and get it over with? Wow Sam we have a real keeper on our hands here."

I was shocked that Pogue would say something like that. I was hurt. "Just let her go Chase. Your real problem is with us."

" I don't think I will. I might just take her and keep her. I was planning on killing her but I might keep her as a toy."

I swear I saw Pogue's eyes flash black. "Now now Pogue, you wouldn't risk hitting Sam now would you? Didn't think so."

I felt Chases grip on my lighten a little. I tried to run for it but Chase grabbed me back. Chase never took his eyes from Pogue. He smoothed my hair back "Tell him you want to come with me and I'll spare his life." Chase whispered in my ear. I seriously doubted that was going to happen. Than he started kissing me on the neck while watching Pogue. He was taunting him, trying to get him to make a move. I kept a straight face so Pogue would think I was ok.

And I was ok, until Chase stuck his hand up my shirt and started feeling me up right there in front of Pogue. I was staring at Pogue, I didn't look anywhere else and I kept my face straight.

I had to do something. I didn't know how much longer Pogue could hold on to his temper. There had to be some way to catch Chase off guard and I knew exactly how. I suddenly turned around to face Chase. I took his face in my hands and started kissing him. I put everything I had into that kiss to try and distract him. I hopped Pogue understood. I entangled my hands into Chase's hair. I felt him relax and give into me.

Than a couple seconds later Pogue had him pinned against my car. Pogue went to punch him, but at the last second Chase disappeared and Pogue ended up punching the glass out of the back seat window.

"Looks like it's Pogue to the rescue again. That's was crafty on your part. But I'll be back." Chase was only a voice whispering in my ear.

I rushed towards Pogue who's hand was bleeding. "Pogue are you ok? I should take you to the hospital. Oh my gosh this is all my fault. I'm so sorry."

Pogue turned to look at me and he took my face in his hands. "Calm down. It's ok. I've had worse. It's really not that bad and it's not your fault."

"At least let me take you to the hospital."

"I'm fine, but you can help me clean it in the bathroom." Than he grabbed my hand and dragged me to the office of the garage.

"What happened to you?" a girl asked when we walked in. She was pretty, blond hair blue eyes and I'd guess 5'10.

"Punched a window. My anger got the best of me. Do me a favor see if your uncle can get a new window in the car parked outside." Than he drug me into the bathroom with him.

The girl was giving me death glares. We walked over to the sink. I took Pogue's hand and started pulling glass out of his hand. He didn't even wince, I guess he has a high tolerance for pain. Than I grabbed some paper towels and ran water over them. I slowly started to clean the blood off.

"So who's the girl? Is that the reason it took you so long to get back?"

"That's John's niece. She moved here when her parents got divorced. She goes to the public school in the next town." He didn't say anything else.

"Does she have a name?"

"Bridget."

"Figures" I mumbled under my breath. Perfect name for someone like her. "So you were busy in here flirting her up while Chase was outside with me, having his way."

"Sam! Don't even go there. I would have been there but someone knocked me out, which I'm assuming was him."

"Sure." I couldn't look at him, I had no idea where this was coming from.

"God Sam. Why do you have to make me feel like shit?" Pogue said as he walked away from me and out of the bathroom.

I sighed, now I had done it. I slowly followed him out of the bathroom after I made sure to clean up the blood from the sink and wash my hands.. He was leaning against the wall outside the office, waiting for me. As pissed as he was at me, he wasn't going to leave me alone for Chase to come back. Now I felt like an even bigger jerk.

As soon as I started walking toward the door I felt a pair of arms go around me. I stopped breathing and stood still. Pogue turned around and looked in through the glass.

"Your pushing them away and making my job easier." Chase whispered in my ear, sending shivers down my spine. I hated him for making me feel that. Than I felt his lips on my neck and I felt him bite me.

I inhaled sharply and I knew Chase had broke the skin.

Before Pogue could even make a move Chase was gone. I took a deep breath and walked out the door. I walked past Pogue trying to collect myself before I had to talk to him.

I made it all the way to my car where John was installing my new window.

"Pogue, you did a number on this window, I cleaned as much of the glass out as I could. I'm just finishing here." 10 minuets later the window was in.

Pogue and I were just standing there not saying anything. I was holding in my tears that were threatening to fall.

"Ok, well all done."

"Thanks man, just add it to my tab. I'll pay for it when the tires come in."

"Ok, see you in about a week." Then John walked away.

I walked around to my side of the car but only made it to the front of the car before Pogue had me. He turned me around and took me in his arms. I let myself go, not being able to hold it in anymore. I wrapped my arms around him.

Once I calmed down Pogue moved the hair away from my neck which was still stinging "Damn." He let me go and sat on the hood of my car, putting his face in his hands. He was breathing hard and I could tell he was trying to calm down.

I stood in the spot he had left me standing. I wasn't sure what to do. I'm sure he was still mad at me but I know he was mad at Chase more. I didn't know if I should say anything or not.

Than Pogue moved and brought his feet to rest on the bumper of the car than he leaned back against the hood.

I decided I had to say something. I walked over and stood right in front of him and put my hands on his knees. As soon as I touched him he slowly sat up. I realized the contact probably wasn't the best idea. I went to move my hands put Pogue put his on top of mine to stop me. It was getting awkward just standing there like that looking into each others eyes. I moved my hands and stuck them in my pockets not breaking eye contact.

"I'm sorry, about what I said. I know… I mean, you wouldn't." I was getting nervous and I had to look away, his gaze was intense. " I don't know why I said it… I mean I don't know what I was thinking… I just…"

"Sam, its ok." He reached out and put his hand on my upper arm.

"No, its not ok." I said turning away from his hand. "I don't know what's wrong with me. I don't usually act like that."

Pogue got of the hood of my car. "Hey, its ok to be jealous."

I smacked him in the chest half heartedly. "I was being serious."

"So was I" and I could tell he actually was.

"Me, jealous of that blonde bimbo?"

"Hey, she's not a bimbo, you don't even know her."

"And what do I have to be jealous of her for?"

All Pogue had to do was cock that eyebrow and I knew what he was thinking.

"Oh, don't flatter yourself Mr. Parry. Your getting more like Reid everyday."

"Ouch, that hurt."

Of course now that Pogue had said it I had to think about it. Was I actually jealous? I didn't think I was, but I guess maybe it would explain the way I reacted. NO, there's no way, not possible. I could see a smile playing on Pogue's lips, I found myself thinking that I wanted to kiss him. Oh, crap I actually did fall for Pogue. Oh Reid was going to love this.

Pogue seemed to know exactly what I was thinking and his smile became bigger. I turned around hiding my blush and walked to the driver side. I went to open the door but Pogue's hand was on top of mine stopping me. I looked at his hand and saw it was the one he had punched the window with.

"How's your hand?" I didn't turn to look at him because I knew what would happen if I did. But with my other hand I did lightly follow the scabs that were starting to form. I was careful not to actually touch it though. Unfortunately, my hand slipped and I touch the worst looking part. I herd him intake a sharp breath. Apparently he was not as immune to pain as I thought.

"Sorry" and I pulled my hand away.

"Don't stop." I herd him mumble, it was so low I couldn't be sure if he actually said it.

But I didn't start again. Instead I slipped my hand from underneath his and turned around to lean against my car. "You didn't answer my question."

"It was better, until you stopped." he seemed aggravated.

Neither one of us said anything for the longest time, Pogue still had his hand on the handle keeping me stuck where I was. I found it strange how neither one of us had mentioned Chase. I guess we were both equally sick of having him pop up all the time, especially in conversation. Besides, tomorrow I was going to have to do a lot of talking about him.

Just when Pogue was about to say something my phone rang. I jumped than closed my eyes collecting myself before answering it. But before I could I felt Pogue's hand go into my pocket and take out my phone. On a normal day I would have been annoyed but my neck was starting to hurt worse. I kept my eyes closed while Pogue talked.

"Hey Caleb… Yeah were fine now….yeah I'm sure…. Not right now….fine, hold on."

Than I felt Pogue's hand on my cheek. "Caleb wants to talk to you."

I took the phone from his hands. "Hey Caleb."

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah, now, my neck just kind of hurts."

"Why what happened?"

"Nothing, I'll explain later." For some reason I was getting really tired.

"Do you want me or the other guys to come stay with you tonight?"

"No, Pogue's here so I'm fine."

"Are you sure? You're just not telling me because he's standing there right?"

"I'm fine Caleb really, trust me."

"Ok, we'll talk tomorrow, but were only a phone call away if you need us."

"Yeah, I know but we'll be fine. Night."

"Night, can you hand the phone back to Pogue."

I handed it over and didn't pay attention to a word that was said between the two. I was so tired I could barley keep my eyes open. I walked towards the other side of the car and sat down in the passenger seat. I knew Pogue wouldn't mind driving.

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