Sorry this took so dang long...i got kind of caught up with family things...Anyways, i hope you like it...Review please!

Chapter 15

Day eight---------------------------------------------------------------------------

That Friday everyone had a half day, and it was the first day that the group split up after school, even though Caleb was still throwing a fit over it. It was Sarah that had calmed him down enough to consider the split, and for that, the whole group was thankful. Jess particularly was suffering from friend suffocation, and needed a day to herself…well maybe a day with just her and Reid. Becca and Tyler had headed off to the library to work on a 'project', but Jess had a strong suspicion that the 'project' in question had nothing to do with English, and everything to do with the human anatomy.

"So what's the deal with Tyler and Becca," Jess asked as she and Reid sat down at the movies.

Reid shrugged, but a small smile played at the corner of his lips, "I don't know. I think baby boy might like her."

Jess rolled her eyes, "I can tell he likes her dumb ass. I was asking if anything had happened."

"And you thought calling me names was going to get you what you wanted? You'll have to be more persuasive," Reid asked playfully as he leaned towards her.

"Mm… Well how about you just tell me and I promise not to kick your ass at pool in front of Jason."

"First of all, there is no way you could kick my ass at pool, it just wouldn't happen."

"Ha. We'll see. Remember, you can't use. When was the last time you actually won a game without resorting to your enhanced abilities," Jess said, knowing it would get Reid riled up. Reid glared at her, but Jess just laughed. Reid smiled then, happy to hear her laugh, and they both settled down as the movie started.

Thirty minutes into the film, and Jess couldn't hold back her laughter anymore. The zombie's fake blood was clearly evident, and she swore the 'ghost' was wearing a sheet. Jess' laughter was contagious, and Reid started to chuckle softly too. The lady two seats over turned to glare at Jess, which caused another fit of giggles to erupt from Jess' lips. She turned her head into Reid's chest to keep it down, but her body was shaking so hard with the effort she started to cry. Jess decided now would be a good time to leave the theater, before the lady next to her had an aneurism from glaring so hard.

Jess stood in the concession line when someone tapped her soldier.

"Hey Jess," Jason said smiling down at her.

"Oh hey Jason what are you doing here?"

"Seeing a movie, what else?"

Jess rolled her eyes and turned back towards the counter to order popcorn when she felt Jason move closer to her. Jess stiffened instantly, reminded of Aaron, and tried to sidestep without being too obvious.

Jess felt Jason step back instantly, and relaxed as she turned to head back to the movie. That's when she noticed that Jason was no where near her. Confused, Jess looked around for where he might have gone to, but saw nothing. Shuddering slightly, she walked back into the movie and tried to keep the giggles down.

Day nine---------------------------------------------------------------------

The guys had a swim meet in that morning, so the group headed to the gym together. Jess hadn't told Reid about Jason's strange appearance, but had slept badly the night before. She didn't have any horrible nightmares involving Chase, but her dream last night was just as bad. Jess had stepped into a dream with no setting. Literally, darkness surrounded her, and as her eyes tried to adjust to the light, she could hear only distant laughter. Jess had to admit that even though nothing had happened per say, the dream had sufficiently creaped her out.

She was a little on edge as the girls headed towards the gym, which was not helped by the fact that Jason suddenly appeared beside them.

"Hey Jess," Jason waved as he moved to walk along side her.

Kate and Sarah exchanged a look, but quickly smiled at Jason when introduced.

Jason went inside with the girls, and placed himself right next to Jess. Actually, Jess was so close to him that she swore she could feel his heart beat. Seeing Jess' distress, Sarah and Kate inched over so that Jess could slide away from Jason, but every time Jess moved even slightly, Jason would move too. Jess started to go into full panic mode. She couldn't move to the bathroom fast enough. She locked herself in a stall, and focused on slowing her heart rate, and calming down. Splashing cool water on her face, Jess opened the door to walk back in the gym. Noticing that Jason had left, Jess relaxed and moved back to her friends to watch the meet.

"So what happened to Jason," Jess asked as she sat down.

"Who?"

"Jason. You know the guy that was here with us like five minutes ago."

"Oh…uh, actually I don't remember him getting up to leave. He must have slipped out of here right after you left."

Jess forced herself to relax. It's a coincidence that he disappeared again. It's not like he's related to Chase. Stop freaking out.

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Not mentioning Jason to Reid, the pair split up to go to their separate bedrooms when they got to Caleb's house. Reid would come later when Mrs. Danvers had gone to bed. Jess settled into her bed, and began to drift off instantly.

"Fucking fuck! Where am I," Jess asked the darkness.

Of course no one answered back, and Jess sighed. Deciding that wandering around would get her no where, Jess sat down.

Instantly she felt a slight breeze behind her and a soft chuckle. Whipping her head around, Jess saw no one. Jumping to her feet, Jess started to feel around with her arms outstretched. No matter how far she reached with her arms, she felt nothing, and she started to move forward when another sound stopped her. This time a voice could definitely be made out.

"Jessica…Oh Jessica….Where are you" the voice taunted.

"Who's there?"

"It's me Jess…You know me…"

"WHO ARE YOU? WHAT'S YOUR NAME?"

The voice began to quote Shakespeare, "What's in a name, that which we call a rose…"and Jess could hear the voice echoing all around her.

Turning side to side, Jess began to panic. She could feel the 'voices' breath on her neck, but each time she struck out, she caught nothing. Repeatedly striking out, Jess could feel herself falling through air that a moment ago had been solid ground. Jess had no idea how far down solid ground was, and hoped she would wake up before she had to find out.

Reid entered Jess' room quietly, but he secretly hoped Jess was still awake. He saw Jess shift slightly, and mistook the movement as though Jess were. He climbed into bed, and pulled her close to him, kissing her forehead and then going for her lips.

As he bent to kiss her, Jess' body began to quake. Reid's eyes, now adjusted to the darkness, saw with horror that Jess was in another nightmare. He quickly tried to shake her awake, afraid of whomever was at the other end of Jess' mind, but she wasn't waking up. He started to call her name and shake her harder, but Jess wasn't waking up. Reaching over for the glass of water on the nightstand, Reid flicked water on her face, but got no response. Picking Jess up, Reid started to race towards Caleb's room, hoping he would know how to wake her safely.

Ok so i promise ill hurry with the next chapter...hopefully Jess doesn't eat shit... who knows :)