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Chapter 11: New School's Cool Now, New Kid Blues
Weeks went by smoothly, without another incident concerning Aaron and Jaidyn. In fact, she was getting into the whole 'private' school thing. She'd made plenty of friends and
was first in her classes. During school, Reid tended to ignore her, and she was o.k. with that…for the most part. Whenever they were with the rest of the crew however, they shot
glances at each other, looks that said more than words. Whenever Tyler asks him about it, Reid shrugs and replies, "I'm just buying my time." For Reid, the initial shock of seeing
Jaidyn again was over, now it was time for him to scheme to make her his.
Lunch.
Jaidyn was late coming to the lunchroom; Reid wasn't there either. This made Tyler feel a little uncomfortable amongst the other couples. He felt even more uncomfortable
whenever Jaidyn was around. He couldn't quite put a finger on it but whenever Jaidyn smiled at him, or touched him in any way, he felt his heart beat increase and if possible, start
to burn. He always brushed the feelings away; it wasn't right liking Reid's crush, no matter how wrong he treated her. Reid was improving on his social skills with Jaidyn, at his own
pace. He was so lost in his thoughts that he didn't even hear Pogue's question. "Wait what?" Pogue grinned, "Daydreamin' again baby boy?" Tyler shrugged, "Just wonderin'
where Jaidyn is that's all. She's not usually this late." Caleb looked up from where he was playing with Sarah's hair. "Did she say anything about a study session?" Tyler shook his
head. Pogue's eyes narrowed. "Come to think of it, I haven't been seeing much of Reid either." Sarah sensed a 'Covenant' meeting about to take place, so she motioned for Kate
to leave with her. "See you guys later," she added, with a swift peck for Caleb.
Once they were gone, Caleb immediately put on the somber face, "Reid's ascending soon…" Pogue stiffened; Tyler knew where this was going. "So what? You really think that
after all he said-" Pogue cut him off, "The prophecy has to come true. If it doesn't, that's the end of our hopes to be able to use and still live life like normal." Caleb sighed, "I
haven't sensed Reid using at all." This caused both the other boys to look incredulously at him. Tyler smirked. "Reid, not using? That's amazing." Pogue shrugged, "I don't know,
maybe he's so close to ascending… he's scared." "Scared of what?" Reid, out of nowhere appeared behind Caleb. Nobody saw him approach. "Scared of what? He repeated as
he sat down, throwing his backpack on the table, whipping out his Calc book. "Test today?" Caleb asked. Reid shrugged and flipped though the pages. "Quiz, no big deal. What
the hell am I supposed to be scared of?" Pogue shot Tyler a look before Tyler answered, "Ascending." Again Reid shrugged. "Whatever." All heads turned towards Reid. Pogue
was the first to speak, "Hey man, are you ok?" Reid for once looked up. His eyes were darker than usual and by just one glance, they could tell he was agitated. "Yea I'm fine,
why?" Pogue raised an eyebrow, "Cause you didn't argue…" Reid shrugged again and sighed. "Aint in tha mood for bullshit." It was time for Caleb to raise his eyebrows. "So…
who did Jaidyn meet?" Reid slammed his Calc book down on the table. "Do I give a fuck?" Tyler all of a sudden looked up, to see Jaidyn walk in. "Hey there's-" he paused in mid
sentence. There was a boy close behind her. All eyes trailed on her and the dude she was conversing with. He was taller than Jaidyn but shorter than the other guys, curly black hair
fell to his neck, and he looked like a rebel, no uniform out of place in the café of Spencer Academy. Reid felt the hair on the back of his neck rise slowly. Other than that, he gave
no notice as the other guys looked up. Pogue started grinning as Jaidyn spotted them and started her way towards them with her friend. "So that's what got your panties in a tie.
Aww," Reid ignored Pogue and ground his teeth together as he watched Jaidyn approach through his eyelids. Everyday it was getting harder and harder for him to try and brush her
off. Not to mention the jealous fits he had whenever boys asked her for a tutoring session or talked to her in general. "Hey guys!" Jaidyn made it over and sat, nodding for her friend
to sit beside her on one side of Caleb, who bit back a growl and forced a smile. "Who's this?" the boy spoke before Jaidyn could. His voice was smooth ice, "Name's Cole. Just
transferred from Hastings." Caleb shook his hand and caught Tyler's glance. "I'm Pogue," Pogue extended his hand before Caleb could break Cole's. Tyler ignored Caleb's glance
and smiled. "I'm Tyler." Cole smiled Yay a friendly face. He thought. The other three boys at the table looked like they had a problem with Jaidyn talking to him. He looked over
at the blond who was staring into his Calc book like he was intent on setting it on fire. "And who are you?" Reid knew that this kid was talking to him. He just chose to ignore it.
Jaidyn rolled her eyes at Reid's jealousy. "That's Reid. Don't mind him; trust me he just broke up with one of his hoes." (Earlier that morning, Reid was arguing with this blond
chick, Lydia or Lyra (something) as she kissed him, Reid opened his eyes to see Jaidyn's hurt expression before she disappeared in the crowd. He meant to explain 2nd period, but
as soon as she walked in the class, she was with 'Cole'.) Reid burned as Caleb & Pogue muttered excuses to get up and leave the table. "Uh, Jai we'll catch you later." "We gotta
meet the girls, you know how it is." "Take care ya'll, and Reid," Reid didn't look up as Caleb laid a hand on his shoulder. "Be good." Was all he said, then they were gone. Tyler
gulped. If Jaiydn and Reid get into a fight, around this Cole I won't be able to stop them! Jaidyn expected a comeback, but received not even a glare. Cole then spoke up,
"Uh, huh so um anyway," –directing his conversation to Tyler. "Jai told me you guys grew up together." Tyler tried to smile, "Yea we sorta did. Caleb and Pogue lived right around
the corner, & Jai lived between me and Reid." Cole smiled. "Cool, I was much of a loner growing up…"
As they rambled on, Jaidyn continued looking at Reid for a reaction. Surely he wasn't angry when she caught him kissing another girl. Hold up, they aren't even dating! Why is he
mad again?? "What the HELL is YOUR problem?!" Jaidyn shot up off the bench staring daggers at Reid. Cole and Tyler froze. Reid slowly looked up, into her face, eyes
dangerously dark. "I asked you a question, Garwin." At this he stood up, Who the hell does she think she's talking to?! Tyler tensed, biting back a groan. RRRIIIIIIINNNGGG!
RRRRIIIIINNNNGGG! "Saved by the bell," breathed Tyler. Reid's eyes never left Jaidyn's as he packed his book in his bag. "Don't kid yourself Rayn." He muttered just for her
to hear, as he brushed past her out the lunchroom.
now things get interesting Math Class
Last period of the day. Calculus. Jaidyn was still ponderin' on what Reid was talking about when she led Cole to math class. Ignoring Cole's seemingly endless chatter, she was
deep in thought. I don't like this at all…the way he said that…a threat? Would he threaten me? Once in the class, they didn't see Reid stalking them with his eyes. However,
once Jaidyn found a double desk near the front of the class, he popped up dropping his stuff on the desk. "You're in my seat." Jaidyn stared at Reid, who ignored her and focused
his intense blue eyes on Cole's who smiled and shrugged. "My mistake dude, didn't see you sittin' here." His voice was smooth, like glass and he didn't even move. Reid's eyes
flashed dangerously and he smiled slightly. "Your funeral. I'm not goina ask you again nicely." Jaidyn knew where this was going so she placed her hand on Cole's shoulder, "Hey,
its cool. Just move." Cole gazed confused at her for a second, then shrugged and got up. "Sure, um sorry man." Reid ignored his apology and sat down all comfortable like. Cole
nodded to Jaidyn as she mouthed, "I'm Sorry." And moved into the seat behind her. Jaidyn punched Reid in the arm, "What the hell is up with you?!" Reid turned her way and his
eyes seemed to glow. "The question is…" then the bell rang. Reid shrugged. "Another time Waif." Jaidyn rolled her eyes and focused on the teacher. This being the last class. 30
minutes later, Reid's head hit the desk, face facing her and Jaidyn ignored him completely focused in writing notes. A second after Reid seemed to be knocked out, Cole tapped
Jaidyn on the back of her neck, handing her a note. Jaidyn opened it; "Meet me after class, without your body guard?" Turning around she nodded at Cole, who smiled and looked
back at his notes. That brought a smile to her face. She turned back to the front to see Reid staring at her. "What?" she whispered. He turned his head and slept the other way.
Yea Reid was pissed that Jaidyn accepted the note from that dweeb. That's exactly why after class; he had a plan forming in his mind. She'll see just how serious he was about her
being his and only his.
Well, I hoped you guys liked it! Next chapter: First Date Frustrations & Reid's Temptation. Should be up in like 5 min lol.
