Daughter of Ipswich

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

Sarah's Mistake

I quietly stood outside Sarah and Kate's bedroom door, before Pogue and I left to go back home, and hopefully catch Sarah and Chase, with Caleb. But unfortunately I think Pogue took my hint of the snake as Chase, instead of Sarah.

"You're being ridiculous! What is your problem?" Kate shouted at my brother.

"Chase is my problem!" My brother shouted back at her, obviously not caring I was standing right outside, listening to every word.

"What, are you jealous?" Kate sneered.

Pogue the answered, in a loud, emotional tone," I don't want you hanging around him."

"Look," Kate cried," he is just a friend."

Pogue then shouted back," Yeah, right. I'm sure he's interest in just being friends, after all he is hitting on my sister every single second he sees her, and when I'm not around, I have a feeling her is doing the same to you!"

Suddenly I saw the door open, while Kate shouted after Pogue," This is beyond idiotic!"

Pogue slammed the door shut, but I could see he was heavily breathing and slightly shaking.

"Let's go home," I whispered, quietly, as I let my brother be, knowing how violent he can get.

I quietly walked down the hallways, loving the fact I was now out of my uniform and in my regular clothes. But now I had a chance to catch Sarah in the act of being a player.

I stepped out into the rainy afternoon, where I saw a single car parked, waiting for Sarah.

I waved over at Caleb's impatient waiting, making him lower his window," Have you seen Sarah?"

I shook my head, while Pogue snarled behind me," She isn't in her dorm room with Kate."

"Are you sure?" Caleb questioned. "Me and her were supposed to go out from dinner."

I trudged up to the car, through the rain, and poked my head into his car," Maybe she forgot or had prior arrangements?"

But, just as fate would have it, I saw Kate and Chase walking arm-in-arm, under an umbrella, around the corner of the school.

Both Caleb and I went silent, as well as my brother, who still stood behind me, looking over at Kate and Chase too.

And just as I planned the hoe to do, I saw her giggle at something he said, before leaning over and kissing him. And I didn't expect how intense it got.

"It told you he was a snake!" Pogue hissed behind me, while I glanced over at Caleb, who looked crushed, but I could see in his eyes that he somewhat expected it.

But they seemed to ignore us, as they both stumbled into the school together, still kissing.

Things were silent for a moment, I felt hurt for Caleb, but I also felt rejoice for having her out of his life.

"He had actually stood up for you today, in the locker room, when he got in a fight with Aaron. And I...I thought then he would be a good guy...a good guy for you."

I looked over at Caleb quietly, while he looked down at the stirring wheel. "And I was planning on asking her to be my date for Fall Fest."

I sadly sighed, and reached out to stroke his shoulder in a loving manor. It upset me to hear all of this, but I felt sorry for Caleb. He was like a brother too me.

"You know Saturday is my birthday?" he looked up at me with a weak smile.

I nodded with a smiled. "Yeah, I know. I already bought you a birthday gift."

He smiled a little wider at me," Really?"

"Of course I have," I smiled back, giving a small laugh," I never forget giving you boys a gift on your birthday."

Caleb lightly chuckled, with a bitter sweet tone," You don't have to get me a gift this year. I think the ascension is going to be all I can handle."

I giggled at him, and stroked his cheek gently," You are stronger than you think. After all, your ancestors have gone through a lot worse and come out on top in the end."

Caleb actually smiled," Did my dad tell you that?"

I shook my head, and answered," Actually, I did a little reading. And if you want too look up to someone for inspiration, go and look in your family's cemetery for Tobias Danvers."

"Tobias Danvers?" Caleb repeated to himself. "Never heard of him."

"He was alive during the witch trails," I explained to him, before withdrawing my hand from his face. "Now you have a good night, while I make sure Pogue gets home okay. He and Kate had a little fight about Chase in the dorms."

Caleb nodded, while I leaned in and gave him a kiss upon his cheek. "Good night."

"Good night," He smiled back, while I pulled out of the car, letting Pogue took me by the arm over to his bike.

But I couldn't help but smile, thinking that I might actually have a chance with Caleb. Maybe...just maybe...

I was starting to climb my way out of the rabbit hole, with a little help from my Cheshire Cat.