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…Chapter Fourteen…
…Play Nice…
By the time the guys made it to the dorms, the cops were talking to Pogue and Riley for their statements, plus they had the room blocked off. Reid was freaking out, because he didn't know what was going on or if Riley was okay, he just needed to get to her.
An hour later, as the coroners were putting Max in a body bag, wheeling him out on the stretcher out of the room, and Riley flipped. She was even more hysterical than ever, seeing her brother getting taken away from her. Pogue just held her, trying to calm her down, but she was losing it.
Tyler, Caleb, and Reid were out in the hallway, when they saw a body bag being wheeled away. All three of them were confused as to what was going on and who's body that was.
"It would be best if she didn't stay here for a few days, just in case we have to come back for more clues." the detective said looking at his notepad. "So, pack her some clothes."
Pogue nodded. "Okay."
The detective gave Pogue a business card. "I have both of your information and I'll be in touch, if I have anymore questions. If either of you remember anything or if you find out something else, give me a call. The autopsy will determine if this was foul play or if it was a natural death. Where's their parents?"
"Uh, their father lives here and their mother lives in Las Vegas."
"You should get a hold of them as soon as possible, they should know what happened to their son." the detective said walking out of the room, then the guys walked in.
"What happened!" Caleb kind of yelled.
Before Pogue could say anything, Riley yelled "Max is dead!" their jaws dropped to the floor. They were just speechless and had nothing to say.
"Ty, could you pack some things for Riley? She's not supposed to be in here for a few days." asked Pogue.
Tyler nodded and did what he was told. He grabbed two duffle bags and started packing. Caleb helped out too, he grabbed Riley's backpack, purse, and her laptop. Reid just stood there leaning on the dresser, in shock, but jealous. He wanted to be the one to comfort Riley, not Pogue.
"Let's go to my place." suggested Caleb.
Pogue nodded. "Okay." as he was getting off the ground, Riley pulled him back down, holding onto him for dear life. "I'm going to help get some things for you."
"Please don't leave me." she cried.
He sat back in his spot and wrapped his arms around her."I won't, Lee… okay?" she nodded into his chest.
Reid got pissed and couldn't take anymore. "I'll be outside." then walked out slamming the door.
Ten minutes later, Tyler was done packing Riley's things. He walked towards the door. "Let's go."
Pogue picked up Riley bridal style and carried her to Tyler's hummer. He was putting her in the back seat, but she wouldn't let him go. He took a deep breath and got in with her. All of a sudden, he Used to materialize his motorcycle in the back of the hummer.
As Tyler got into the drivers seat, Reid jumped out and went in Caleb's mustang. Tyler just shook his head and followed Caleb to his place.
"What's up with him?" asked Pogue.
"I don't know, but I'm sure I'll hear about it later." Tyler said with a laugh.
Pogue was rubbing Riley's back, then he whispered "How are you feeling?" she shrugged her shoulders. "Are you gonna be okay?"
"No."
"When we get to Cal's you should get some sleep. I'll call your parents."
She looked up to him and whispered "Stay with me." he nodded, then continued to rub her back.
They pulled up to the Danvers Manor fifteen minutes later, Reid jumped out before Caleb turned off the car and high tailed it, into the mansion. Caleb got out and walked over to the hummer as Tyler got out, while Pogue, still holding Riley, was trying to carefully get out without dropping her.
"What's up with Reid?" Tyler asked Caleb, getting out Riley's duffle bags.
"I don't know, but he's pissed about something."
"He didn't say anything?" asked Pogue.
Caleb shook his head. "Surprisingly… the ride here was quiet. Come on." Caleb looked up at the clouds in the sky. "I think it's gonna rain, let's get inside. I'm sure Sarah's asleep, so she won't bother us."
As Caleb grabbed the stuff he took for Riley, Pogue started walking towards the house. Then seconds later, Tyler and Caleb were right behind him, when they walked inside.
"What's this?" a woman's voice said walking up to them. "A party?"
"Hi, Evelyn." Pogue said with a smile.
"Hey, Mom." Caleb started. "They're just going to crash here tonight, I'll explain what I know, when I come back downstairs."
Evelyn nodded and Pogue said "I'll take Riley up to the room. I'll be right back." he said before he started walking upstairs.
Evelyn's eyes widened. " Riley? As in, Riley Andrews? She's back?"
"Yeah, hang on, we'll explain in a sec." then Tyler and Caleb followed Pogue into the room. They saw Riley laying on the bed and Pogue sitting next to her, then they put her stuff down.
"Riley, your stuff is on the floor over here and your purse is on the night stand… goodnight." said Tyler walking out of the room.
"If you need anything, you know where my room is." Caleb said.
"I'll be down in a second." Pogue said and Caleb nodded, then followed Tyler downstairs. "Uh, get some sleep."
As he was about to walk away, Riley grabbed his arm. "You said you wouldn't leave me."
"I'm not… I'm going to go call your parents. Get some rest and I'll be back before you know it." he gave her a kiss on her forehead, then walked downstairs to explain everything that happened and to call her parents.
Riley was walking around in some kind of forest, when she saw someone approaching her dressed in all black, with a ski mask. She flashed her eyes purple, just in case.
"Did you forget? You can't use the power against me." she glared at him with a defeated look on her face, then changed her eyes back to normal. "I thought I told you to make Reid fall more in love with you?" Riley didn't say anything, she just stood there. "So, why were you smiling at Pogue."
"What?"
"You smiled at Pogue."
"Um…" she started.
"I told you what you have to do… you can't do that smiling at Pogue." he paused for ten seconds, to walk closer to Riley. "Now, because you made that slip up… it looks like Max didn't make it."
She looked at him incredulously. "You… you killed my brother?"
"I told you, if you followed directions… he'd still be alive." he said with a laugh.
Tears were rolling down her cheeks. "What about my parents?"
"They're fine… for now. But, them staying alive, depends on you."
"You sick son-of-a-bitch." she growled.
He pointed his finger in her face. "You better watch your mouth. Do you wanna know how I killed him?" Riley closed her eyes and shook her head. "Okay, well… do what your told and nobody else will die." he paused. "Well, except for Reid… when he ascends." he laughed. "Eh… nobody will miss him."
She opened her eyes. "Why are you doing this to Reid."
"I can't tell you… it will ruin the fun."
"You fuckin' coward." she retorted.
"Funny… so are you gonnao play nice?" she just glared at him with an 'I-hate-you' look. "Good."
"So, what…" she used her quotation fingers. "'Drugs' am I supposed to stay away from?"
"The vicodin."
"Why? It gets rid of my headaches you've been given me." she paused to think. "And how the hell do you know?"
"Let me put it this way." he tapped his fingers on his chin. "The perscription drugs are not good for you… right now." she looked at him with a confused look on her face. He reached over to rub her cheek with his thumb. "See you around, beautiful." then he turned around and walked away, behind the trees.
She just stood there. Alone, confused, sad, full of anger, and overwelmed.
Riley woke up and shot straight up in the bed, breathing hard, and crying. She saw lightening flash, followed by a crack of loud thunder. She looked around and didn't see Pogue in the room with her. She grabbed her purse on the nightstand and took out her cell phone.
"I need you." she typed, but she sat there staring at it, deciding of who to send it to.
Pogue or Reid.
