-Tyler's POV
I could feel my conciousness returning, and the distant humming of machines steadily becoming lounder. Why was I still alive? I forced my eyes open and I was almost blinded by the bright lights of the room. After my eyes ajusted I noticed that I was in a hospital. I looked down at my arm and saw an IV stuck into the vein, Just above where I cut my arm. My wounds were wrapped in goz and you could see where the blood started to seap through.
The door opened and i looked to see who it was, it was Chase. "I'm so gald you're awake." Chase said as he saw that I was awake.
"Why did you save me? I wanted to die." I said.
"I didn't though. I read your mind while you were unconcious, I know why you did it. I think it was really stupid of you. I thought that you were smarter than that.
"Why do you care so much?" I asked in a strained voice.
"I love you." Chase replied. "I know that I've only known you for a little over a month, and most of that time I had a thing for Caleb. However, after a while I learned about how much of a jerk he was. That's when I noticed you. You were so quiet and polite and as I got to know you, I found that you had a charming personality." Chase ran his fingers through my hair. "Promise me you won't try to kill yourself again."
I remained silent for a minute. How could I live without Reid? Being around him during school will be unbearable. But Chase seemed so sincere. I could tell what I did broke his heart. "I promise." I mumbled. "Did they say when I could get out?"
"Whenever you feel better." Chase replied. I tried sitting up, but I got dizzy and layed my head back down. "Just rest for a little while. I should actually head back to my place and get a place for you to sleep ready."
Chase started to walk away but stopped when I grabbed his wrist. "Don't leave. I don't want to be alone." Chase smiled warmly and sat down next to me. He held my hand and talked to me untill I fell back asleep.
-Chase's POV
After Tyler had woken up again and felt well enough, I took him to my dorm. My dorm wasn't set up for two people. All it had was a bed, a couch, a desk with various things set up on it, and an entertainment center witha wide variety of movies and CDs. I let Tyler take the bed while I took the couch. I layed down and watched Tyler drift off to sleep again. I guess after you loose so much blood, it wears you down. After a while I had finally managed to fall asleep.
I was suddenly jolted awake when Tyler woke up screaming. I got up and scurried over to him. "Are you alright?" I asked looming over him.
"N-nightmare." He said in a small shaky voice.
"Would you like me to sleep with you tonight? I promise I won't try anything." I asid and Tyler scanned me with nervous eyes for a minute, then he nodded. I slipped into bed with him and stroked my fingers through his hair to comfort him. Then I waited for him to fall asleep before I allowed myself to drift off.
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When I woke up in the morning Tyler was snuggled close to me. He must have turnned in his sleep, because his face was on my chest and his hand was resting on my abdomin. He looked so beautiful when he was sleeping. Tyler began to stir. As he did, his fingers flexed and curled around my shirt. His cheek rubbed against my chest as he let out a content sleepy moan.
Then as if he had just remembered where he was, his eyes flashed open and he sat up. "I'm sorry." He mumbled, a blush forming on his face.
"Don't be." I said sittling up next to him. I took his injured hand in mine and kissed him on the cheek. "You look beautiful when you sleep."
Tyler pulled his hand away and mumbled a "Thanks."
"Do you feel well enough to go to school today?"
"I think so." He replied
I knew that he was worried about what would happen when he saw reid today. The fact that Tyler sits next to him in lit wasn't going to help at all. "You can wear something of mine untill we can get your stuff."
He put on a black longsleaved shirt and a pair of jeans. I wore a navy blue t-shirt with a pinstriped jacket and dark jeans. Then we left and drove across campus to our first period class.
-Reid's POV
Caleb brought me and Pogue to school early in hipes to be able to confront Tyler. Unfortunatly Chase wouldn't leave him for a second. I figured that my only chance would be during literature.
As class started Tyler took his seat beside me. It was only now that I noticed that the clothes that he was wearing wasn't his. That must mean that he hasn't gone back to the room either. I had to borrow some clothes from Caleb and it was loose on me. I looked over at Tyler, he looked horrible. He was pale, he still had he injurys from his 'fight' with Chase, and the bandages around his wrists and right hand didn't help either.
I was about to say something to Tyler when there was a sudden stabbling pain in my gut. I looked over to Chase, he was grinning. I hated that bastard so much right now.
near the end of class, after the teacher gave us our homework, I tried to speak with Tyler again. "Tyler I..." I was cut off by another sudden pain in my gut, and the sudden urge to vomit. "I'm sorry." I said leaving my seat. I jestured to the teacher that I was about to puke and he let me leave. All the while I could feel Chase's icy stare on me.
-Tyler's POV
I watched as Reid left the room, clenching his stomach. Did he just say that he was sorry? I looked over at Chase, I know he hused on Reid. My gaze wandered down to Caleb and Pogue. They were staring at me, or rather watching me. I saw Caleb's eyes fade to black and the sounds around me sounded muffled. I threw a questioning look across the room.
Then I heard Caleb's voice. It wasn't as clear as it would if we were talking face to face, it was more like a echo. "Tyler. This is Caleb, I'm using telepathy to speak to you. We're all very sorry. Please come back to us." The connection between us broke and my hearing went back to normal.
I saw Caleb clutch his head as though he were having a migrain. I looked up at Chase who in turn looked at me with a confused look. I shook my head signifying that it was nothing. I looked back down at Caleb and Pogue. Pogue was handing Caleb something that Caleb took and swallowed. Was that some sort of medication? When did Caleb start taking pills? What else is he been hiding from me, and possably Reid too?
When the bell rang, I left class alone. I don't think I could handle speaking to the covenant after what I have done. I also needed to get away from Chase for a while. I have no clue what my feelings for him are exactially, and I think his powers might be clouding my judgement.
Before I knew it, I was outside. I began walking towards the library, cutting between buildings to get there faster. Before I emerged from the shadows of the buildings a hand clasped over my mouth and I was thrown against the brick building. Then I felt a fist connect with my jaw. If it wasn't for a strong arm holding me up I would have slumped to the ground. I looked up at my assailent and saw Aaron Abbot and two of his friends.
"Hello fag, where's your boyfriend?" Aaron asked, hisface right up in mine.
"I don't know. What do you want with him?" I asked nervously. Aaron scared me, he always has. Having him this close to me was terrifying. I had no clue weaher or not he would kick my ass like he always threatened to.
"Let's just say I qwe him an ass wooping after what he did last night."
"I-if he made you mad, I'm sorry. I made him angry, so don't don't do anything to him."
"Are you suggesting that I take my anger out on somewhere else? Like you mabey?"
"Oh god, please don't." I pleaded.
"Tell me where Reid is and I'll let you go." Aaron said.
"I told you I don't know where he is." I said fearfully.
"That sucks for you." Aaron said. Panicking I tried to push Aaron away from me. He grabbed me by the wrist and when he felt the bandages he looked down at them. "Looky here boys, the fag turnned emo on us."
Aaron tightened his grip and I could feel the wounds reopening. "Stop, let go! You're reopening them, they have to heal." My heart was racing as I tried to pull away. Aaron and his friends had me surrounded. I managed to pull alway from Aaron only to fall against one of hisfriends who hold me still as Aaron punched me in the chest and gut. My knees buckled, the guy holding me let go, and I fell to the ground.
Aaron kicked me over so that I was lying on my bak, looking up at him. "Listen up Sims, next time you see Garwin tell him that I was looking for him." He kicked me hard in the ribs.
He would have kicked me again if it weren't for quickly approching footsteps and a familiar voice. "Who are you beating up this time Abbot?" There was a short pause. "Shit is that Tyler?" I turnned my head to hee who had come to my rescue. It was Chase. Chase made eye contact with me then shot a deadly glare at Aaron. "You're a dead man Aaron."
"Really? Do you really plan on taking on all of us you fucking queer?"
"Yeah I do." Chase said looking really pissed.
"Chase don't" I warnned in a strained voice. I didn't want Chase to use on them, even if they did deserve it.
"Don't worry Tyler, I won't use any unfair advantages to win this fight. I can take these weaklings on with ease."
"Bring it fag." Aaron said hot-headedly.
"Oh, consider it brought." Chase said. He charged up to Aaron and his friends and did some sort of Tai Jutsu on them, knocking them out fast. He then rushed to my side and helped me sit up. He noticed that I was shaking. "Are you alright?"
"Yeah." I mumbled.
"Here, let me help you up." He said offering me his hand. I took it and he pulled me up. "Do you think you can walk on your own?"
"I'll try." I walked a few steps but the seering pain in my gut and ribs made me double over. I grabbed onto Chase for support, but apparently he wasn't expecting this and fell down with me. I opened my eyes which I had squeezed shut when I went down. I way lying on top of Chase, our faces only a couple of centimeters apart.
I don't know what I was thinking or even why I did it, but somehow I found myself kissing Chase. Chase was shocked at first, but I felt his lip curle into a smile against mine. I quickly pulled away from him and sat up. "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean--"
Chase had sat up and put a finger to my lips. "Shh. It's alright, you did nothing wrong. You're not cheating on Reid, he broke up with you remember. Stop apologizing for something we both want." When I didn't say anything he got up and helped me get up.
I used him as support as we started walking back to my Jeep. He was right, I knew he was. I liked him, I just didn't want to hurt Reid. Then again, Reid did hurt me. As we neared the library i stopped. Chase looked at me in a curious manner. I've decided, this was it, the deep breath before the plunge. I leaned in, wrapped my arms around his neck resting my palms on his nape, and I kissed him.
The unsuspected kiss had caught Chase off gaurd. he quickly regained his composure and wrapped his arms around my waist gently. He deepened the kiss and slipped his tongue into my mouth. I let out a soft moan and I felt Chase's lips curle slightly.
He broke our connection and I saw a goofy grin plastered on his lips. "That was good. You're lips are nice and soft." He said and traced my bottom lip with his thumb. "Unfortunatly we'd have to go somewhere else if you would like to continue. We seem to have an audience." He moved his eyes in the direction of the 'audience'. I looked over and saw that a group of girls had stopped what they were doing and were watching is.
I turnned away, a blush creeping across my face from embarassment. My embarassment quickly disappeared and replaced itself with a bone chilling horror. The one person that I would have rather not witnessed Me kissing Chase did. Reid was standing a few yards away, open-mouthed, with a hurt expression on his face.
Chase wrapped an arm around my shoulder. "Just ignore him Tyler. Let's go back home." I nodded absentmindedly and he led me away. I kept my head down as I passed Reid. I never wanted to hurt him like this.
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A/N: I give thanks to my many adoring fans. I hoped you liked this chapter. I really like the Idea of working on the Tyler-Chase relationship more. And for my lack of Caleb and Pogue POVs i'm gonna try to do the next two from their POVs the key word is try. I am already starting on Ch 12 and it is very Pogue centric
Quick Poll, Its about Reid...
Should I make him super depressed about Tyler and have a lot of alone time in his screwd up world with possable vivid nightmares. Or Have him take his sexual frustrations out or Aaron (i can make it work winkwink). Or mabey a combination of the two. Please tell me what you think.