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A/N: The song for this chapter is 'Keep Your Hands Off My Girl' by Good Charlotte. So I wrote a future chapter today. I think you're all going to enjoy it. It probably won't be out for another few weeks depending how long it takes to write the preceding chapters. It's got a pretty interesting plot twist though. Anyway, thanks for reviewing everyone. Keep them coming!

Wild Pagan Heart by Cara Mascara

Chapter 9: Keep Your Hands Off My Girl

"Hey Caleb. What do you know about John and Elizabeth Proctor?" I asked as we walked to my room. We just got out of swim practice and were planning on going to Nicky's tonight. Pogue looked at me funny.

"Not much," Caleb answered.

"Why are they related to Lux or something?" Pogue asked, recognizing the identical last name.

"That's what I'm trying to figure out," I told them. Baby Boy rolled his eyes.

"He thinks she might… you know," Tyler explained looking around and noticing there were too many people in the halls to talk about it. "They were both accused of being withes in Salem. But it was just a bunch of crap I thought."

Caleb shrugged. "I don't know. We can do some research if you want to."

"Yeah… I already went to the library. Nothing there really." I told them. I think that's the first time I'd ever been to the library. I had trouble finding it. "I think she's hiding something."

"I think I'd know if she…" Pogue trailed off, but we al knew what he meant. I frowned. God he pissed me off.

"You only dated her for like… a month," I snapped.

"So I think she would've said something. She was obsessed with me," Pogue bit back.

"Did you tell her?" I asked with an attitude.

"…No."

"Then why would she tell you?" Ha… I win. We all got into the room so I could get my wallet. I don't trust leaving my money in the locker room during swim meets with Abbot in there. Most of the money in my wallet is his anyway. Ha!

He was being a fucker all practice. Mad cause I'm hanging out with 'his girl.' I wonder if Lux is aware that Abbot calls her 'his girl.' Heh, she will be when I talk to her.

I thought about Lux again and furrowed my brow. She was definitely nervous when the new guy was talking to her yesterday. I think she stayed in her room the rest of the night. I'll have to keep an eye on her. Not a problem. I smirked at the thought.

-Lux's POV-

"Again Mel? Nicky's isn't that fun you know," I whined. She was trying to get me to go with her again.

"Yes it is! Please!" she begged.

"Yeah, alright. I was going anyway. I'm just messing with you," I said, shaking my head. She frowned and crossed her arms over her chest. Baby.

"So… Tyler told me you ate dinner with blondie last night," she mused as we walked downstairs to head out to Mel's car. Now, I do have a car. It's just that Mel likes driving and doesn't really drink. And I love to drink. So it works out nicely. I have a gorgeous '59 Cadillac convertible. And it's purple. Rawr!

"Yeah… it was weird. It's okay to hang out with him when you and Tyler are around and when I've had a few drinks, but otherwise it's awkward. I mean… we aren't really…" I trailed off, remembering that he had kissed me twice in the past day. And I hadn't stopped him either time… well, I stopped him the second time but it was because I didn't want anyone to see. We weren't friends. I'm not sure what the hell we are.

"What? Oh my God! What happened?!" Mel asked excitedly as I got into her car. "Tell me now." She knows me too well.

"He kissed me," I mumbled, hoping maybe she wouldn't hear.

"What!" she practically screamed, hitting the brakes and making her car jolt forward as she backed out of the parking spot.

"Mel, drive!" I instructed her while she just sat there staring at me. She did as she was told and we set off to Nicky's. On the way I was asked a million questions. I didn't bother lying to her. She'd find out the truth one way or another.

"How many times did he kiss you?"

"Twice, excluding the time at Nicky's."

"Did you like it?"

"Yes."

"Ohmygod! When and where?"

"The first time was when I ran out of breakfast yesterday. When he followed me."

"Second time?"

"In the elevator when we were meeting you to go shopping."

"I knew something went on! Why was he on the floor?"

"I pushed him off me because I didn't want you guys to see," I laughed, realizing how unbelievably stupid it sounded.

"So?"

"So what?"

"So are you going to date him or what?"

"Mel… Reid isn't boyfriend material. He's friend with benefits material. He's one night stand material. But not boyfriend material. I'm not setting myself up for heartbreak again."

"Fine. You're so stubborn," she grumbled as she pulled into a parking space. We got out of the car and headed in.

"I can't believe he kissed you twice and Tyler hasn't even attempted to hold my hand yet!" Mel complained.

"Oh well. He likes you so don't worry about it. He's shy."

"Yeah I know."

We hung around the pool tables most of the night. Reid was pretty drunk when we got there. I was tipsy, but not too bad. I was buzzed enough to take Tyler aside and tell him to make a move on Mel soon if he ever planned on doing it. I guess he took my advice cause an hour later they were holding hands.

It was past midnight now, but Nicky's was still pretty full.

"Lux, baby. I am going to tech you how to shoot pool," Reid said, walking up to me and draping his arm around my shoulders.

"Don't bother, I have no hand eye coordination," I told him and laughed as he pulled me off the stool I was sitting on and made me go over to his table. "You can be my cheerleader then," he said and patted the edge of the table. I hopped onto the corner and turned as someone slapped money onto the table. Guess who?

"Man Abbot, I'm starting to feel bad taking all your money from you. Kira worked the corner all night for that." Reid said moving from where he was in front of me and over to Aaron.

That was a good one. I laughed. Hard.

"Shut up Garwin and let's start so I can best your ass."

"Your funeral," Reid said and put his own pile of money on the table. He then scooped it all up and walked right in front of me. "Will you hold onto this for me?" he whispered very close to my face. I smiled and took it, shoving it in the pocket of my fitted hoodie. "Thanks doll," Reid whispered again. His breath smelled like alcohol as he breathed right in front of my face and brushed my cheek with his fingers softly.

He had the most intriguing blue eyes. They had this gleam of mischief in them. It's kind of hot. And that smirk. He knew what he was doing. He was testing me. I went with what my hormones were screaming at me to do and wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him this time. He didn't seem taken aback at all. I started to get the feeling he knew that I was going to kiss him. His hand traveled up and down my back as catcalls and wolf whistles sounded throughout Nicky's.

Aaron looked around, utterly pissed. He marched over to us and pushed Reid off me, breaking our kiss. "How many time do I have to tell you Garwin, keep your hands off my girl," he growled. Reid got in Aaron's face and I backed away from them so I didn't get caught in the fight that looked as though it was about to break out.

"Doesn't look like she's too interested in you Abbot," Reid said and he pushed Aaron back. I ran over to Mel as Tyler left her to try and get between Aaron and Reid. Wasn't working much. Reid easily got by Tyler and he and Aaron started to test each other's strength.

I saw it. I know I saw it. Reid's blue, mischievous eyes turned black. It was only a glimpse, but I know that's what I saw and my breath caught in my throat as he pushed Aaron hard, sending him into the wall. Now there's no way Reid could normally do that.

"Hey, hey! Break it up!" Nicky said, coming out with a baseball bat. "Get outside!" Nicky yelled at Reid and Aaron, who was being helped of the ground by his goons. Looks like he got the wind knocked out of him. Good.

Damn it. Reid's eyes were normal. I was hoping to catch another glance of them, just to make sure. I'm under the influence, but I know I didn't imagine that. I grabbed Reid's hand softly and pulled him towards the door with little effort. "Let's go," I said, gently tugging him along. Mel and Tyler followed. I saw Caleb watching us disapprovingly. I'm not scared of what I saw. If it's what I think it is, I don't have to be scared.

"Not in the mood to deal with you Danvers" Reid said, brushing by him and being sure to bump his shoulder. Caleb just shook his head disapprovingly and I shrugged and followed after Reid. Caleb pulled Tyler aside to tell him something, but I was too busy chasing after Reid. Maybe I'm more drunk then I think I am.

"Hey," I said, putting my hand on his shoulder. He looked at me and I pulled the money out of my pocket, handing it to him.

He smirked. "You sneaky bitch," he said in a husky, almost tired-like voice. He looked down at me; that twinkle in his eye. He backed me against the outside wall of Nicky's and resumed where we were so rudely interrupted earlier.

"Guys," Mel groaned as she and Tyler came out of Nicky's. Reid wasn't planning on stopping. So I pushed him back.

"Hey, I wasn't finished," Reid said drunkly, moving forward again.

"No," I said and pushed him back. "We're leaving."

"Can I sleep over?" he winked. I just shook my head. Oh yeah, he was gonna regret drinking in the morning.

I need to call Deanna in the morning an see what she can tell me about the Sons of Ipswich.

 Just so everyone knows, Lux is drunk She doesn't think she is.