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A/N: The song for this chapter is 'Mother Earth' by Within Temptation. It's on YouTube. The singer, Sharon den Adel has the most amazing voice I've ever heard. Guys, I really appreciate the reviews! I'm so glad you guys enjoy this story. Hahaha and to my 'more faster' girl. I had a lot of trouble writing chapter 7 cause it was a filler and that's why I only wrote one chapter. I should post 2 or 3 up today though. And if you want to communicate with me, my myspace is in my profile. And don't worry, I always use my M/NC-17 ratings to my full advantage. And to Savvy Babex3 you'll find out everything that happened with the pregnancy through flashbacks, so do not fret.
Wild Pagan Heart by Cara Mascara
Chapter 8: A New Beginning Always Starts At The End
I ended up taking a shower and getting changed when I got to my dorm. I didn't stop running till I reached my room though. I'm just going to… pretend it didn't happen. Nothing happened.
I was in my room, straightening my hair and listening to Kira. "…and in Paris, I met this guy named Jaques. He was amazing. We ate at Le Domaine de Lintillac. It was so magical. And later we went back to the Hilton and-"
"Okay, do not want to know!" I interrupted, not needing details on what happened after in the bedroom. Kira scoffed and shook her head, getting up and leaving the room. Finally some peace and quiet. I finished my hair and went into the bathroom to put some makeup on. Just as I was finishing up my cell started to ring.
"Hello?" I asked, not bothering to check the ID.
"Hey princess." Oh shit. Ohshitohshitohshit. How did he get my number!?
"Um… h-hi…"I said. This is stupid. He probably just kissed me to get a rise out of me. "What do you want?"
"Melody asked me to call you." Damn it Mel. What would posses her to give Garwin my number? "We're supposed to be shopping,"
"Oh yeah… uh…" Someone knocked on my door. "Hold on. Someone's at the door." I opened it and saw Garwin, smirk on his face, phone to his ear.
"Hey," he said and I rolled my eyes and hung my phone up. I tried to shut the door on him but he put his foot between the door and the frame. "Nice try." He pushed the door open and walked into my room. Garwin had changed out of his wet clothes and was now clad in a long sleeved olive green shirt that clung to his lean body. He had the sleeves rolled up just below his elbows and his usual fingerless gloves on his hands. He wore a black beanie on his head that his blonde hair peeked out from and the jeans he wore looked old and faded. "You ready? Baby Boy and Red are downstairs waiting."
"Yeah… just give me a second," I said. He wasn't bringing what happened up. Good. I sat on my bed lacing my boots up when the door burst open and we turned to look at who was intruding. Kira was leading Aaron into the room. Wonderful.
Aaron didn't notice anything at first, but then he caught sight of me on the bed putting my boots on and Reid standing by me.
"Slut," he growled.
"Yeah, alright. You just came in here with Kira. You better double wrap," I sneered. Reid laughed and I grabbed my purse. "C'mon." Garwin followed me out the door, wiggling his eyebrows at Aaron and gesturing to me. That only infuriated Aaron more. Garwin shut door behind him and we walked to the elevator.
"So… you gave Abbot the boot for good then?" he asked.
"Yeah," I replied, stepping into the empty elevator. Garwin followed and I pressed the first floor button. As soon as the door closed, Garwin pushed me against the wall. He kissed me. Again. And I didn't stop him. Again. What is wrong with me?
His hands grabbed at my hips possessively and I ran my sender fingers up his stomach and chest, resting on his shoulders. He moved from my lips to my neck, sucking and biting. Not the way Aaron bit though. Aaron bit with the intent to hurt me. Reid was doing it to… turn me on I think. And, as gross as it may sound, it was working.
The elevator suddenly slowed and I remembered Mel and Tyler were meeting us downstairs. The last thing I needed was them, or anyone else seeing me making out with Garwin. I pushed him back as the elevator jerked and he stumbled and fell. I had to stifle my laughter. The door opened and I walked out, finding Mel and Tyler waiting right outside the elevator. Good thing I stopped Garwin before the door opened. Tyler and Mel looked at Reid questionably as he picked himself up off the elevator floor and came over to us, grumbling under his breath.
They both looked at me and I sucked in a breath. It felt like… they knew. That their eyes were accusing me. "What?" I snapped at Mel and Tyler.
"Nothing," they said in unison. They looked as if they were itching to say something though. I'd hear about it from Mel later, I was sure of that.
"Ready to go yet?" Reid whined. We'd been shopping for about four hours, including when we stopped to eat lunch.
"I'm good," Mel said.
"Yeah, me too," I decided. I already had a ton of bags in my hands.
"Thank God!" and "Finally!" were heard from the boys. Mel and I just rolled our eyes and headed towards the exit where Tyler parked his Hummer.
We piled into the Hummer, Mel and I struggling to cram all the shopping bags in the back and headed back towards school. After Mel and I went to our rooms to put our bags away we headed back downstairs to sit in the common room and just hang out.
The common room was pretty empty. Only a few people were scattered here and there. After about an hour of just watching TV Tyler announced he and Mel were going out to dinner. Alone.
"OooOoooh" I commented, instantly making the two blush. After that they got out of there as quickly as possible.
"Yeah… so… I'm going to the cafeteria," I told Garwin, who sat sprawled out on one of the couches. I stood up and he followed suit. It wasn't exactly an invitation for him to come… but I guess he was coming anyway. I couldn't really tell him no. Anyone could go to the caf. Plus… I enjoyed company at dinner and Mel wasn't going to be around.
I stabbed at my mashed potatoes, staring down at my plate. We'd been in an awkward silence for almost twenty minutes. That seems like forever in uncomfortable situations like this. And I could almost feel jealous girls glaring holes in my back, wishing I would just spontaneously combust because I was sitting alone with Reid Garwin in the corner of the caf.
"So… where exactly are you from?" Reid asked me and I looked up form my potatoes.
"Oh… Salem. I've lived there my whole life. I live next to all the shops and things. Near the water. It's really nice," I told him. We've never talked much in the past so I doubt he knows much about me.
He suddenly looked very interested. "Really? I've never been there. Well, I went and ate at Beerworks once," he told me.
"Huh… that's surprising. Salem's not far from here."
"I know. How's that Witch Museum?" he asked. I suddenly began to sweat. Not literally but it felt like he knew. It was the look he was giving me.
I swallowed hard. "It's good. I haven't been in a few years. But I like it."
"Yeah… I've been meaning to check it out."
"Yeah." And here comes the awkwardness again. Better then me being nervous though.
"Where'd you get that necklace?" he questioned me a minute later. I looked down and saw the silver pentagram with a blue sapphire in the center. It was hanging by a thin silver chain. It isn't the original chain, but the pendant has been passed down through my family for years.
"It's an heirloom. My grandmother gave it to me," I said, hoping that's as far as this conversation would continue.
"You Wiccan?" he asked. I swallowed again. What is this, 20 questions?
"Yeah… I was raised Wiccan. By my grandparents anyway. My parents think and religion of belief is rubbish. But… being Pagan is different from other religions I think." Reid nodded and started eating again. Finally!
"Hey, um, mind if I sit here?" a male voice asked. We looked and saw that new guy Chase Collins. Reid didn't look too enthusiastic.
"Sure," I said.
"Hey, Reid," he said, sitting down. Reid didn't say anything, just coked his head in Chase's direction.
"I don't think we've really met. I'm Chase Collins," he said, offering his hand.
"Oh, Lux Proctor," I answered, shaking his hand.
"Proctor, huh? You know there were people with the last name Proctor in the Salem Witch Trials," he informed me.
"Oh really… didn't know that," I lied. Reid narrowed his eyes at me and I suddenly felt very, very uncomfortable. Great.
"I think I'll go. I have some homework," I said, standing up, throwing my stuff away and rushing out of the cafeteria. Just in time too. Kate and Sarah were heading into the cafeteria. I rushed past them and hoped Sarah didn't notice me. I got lucky.
A/N: I don't know if anyone's checked my profile, but I actually live in Massachusetts. Ipswich is a real town. I've been there a few times. It's really boring actually haha. But I'm also in Salem a lot and I'm slightly obsessed with it. I'm Wiccan as well. Hence the reason I enjoy Salem so much. So unless I say otherwise, the places in Salem and the Wiccan traditions all exist. And if you haven't been to Salem, I suggest you go sometime. It's really nice. And the museums are so cool. The first time I went into the Witch Museum I was 7 and I cried because there was a wax figure of someone being burned at the stake and it scared me lol. This chapter is going to be the beginning of a thick plot. And if you couldn't tell, this story will be taking place during the movie and after the movie mostly.