Yay i updated quickly!! sorry it only covers 2 days AGAIN! maybe one day i will learn not to write so much so i can fit more in...oh well...i'm already starting the next chapter (i have to make up for lost time...plus i want to get to the ascension already!!)

Chapter 16

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It was Sunday morning around 2 AM before the guys could get Jess to wake up. They had tried everything short of using, much to the chagrin of Reid. Reid had wanted to use the instant he saw that Caleb didn't know what to do, but Caleb's death stare had kept him 'sober'. It had taken all four of them poking her and shouting at her before she had waken up. They had even tried to 'dunk' her in the bath tub.

Jess gasped as she wrenched open her eyes. Shit, Fuck, Shit! Why is this always happening to me, Jess thought as she turned red. The group let out a sigh of relief, and let the girl catch her breath before they bombarded her with questions.

"So what was the dream about," Caleb asked, trying to keep his voice calm. He really wanted to shake some sense out of her, but knew Reid was already on edge.

"Nothing actually. I was in complete darkness this time."

"Was Chase there?"

"I'm not sure. There was a voice around me, taunting me, but the more I tried to catch him, the dizzier I got, until I was falling…"

Caleb nodded thoughtfully as Reid asked, "Caleb what does this mean?"

"Jess, your nightmares will probably get worse as we near your ascension. The one you had tonight took us nearly 2 hours to wake you out of."

"Wh-what?!" Jess looked around with disbelief. "So this means that I could have ones that are worse that I won't even wake up from? Why would Chase do this? If I'm not alive, he can't take what he wants."

"But neither can we," Pogue said quietly.

"Pogue's right Jess. Chase must be getting desperate. He's running out of options. If he doesn't find you soon, he can't get what he wants."

"So if he doesn't find me I could die, but if he does find me, I could die? How is that fair," Jess said sardonically.

Jess had a lot to think about as she and Reid went back to her room. As they both lay down, Jess realized she was too nervous to sleep. She knew Reid needed the rest, having been up half the night with her, and she was content to just lie in his arms and think.

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Monday morning was not looking good, and not just for Jess. Already the group had endured enough to last a month, but Monday's fiascos were worse. Tyler woke up to find a flat tire. It took a lot of will power for Tyler to change the tire without using, not knowing how to change a tire by 'hand'. Caleb had woken up in a cold sweat, images of Chase dancing through his mind, and he swore he tasted actual blood in his mouth. Reid knew he tasted blood in his mouth when he woke up. In fact, Reid could see little spots of blood dotting his pillowcase. Pogue dreamt of Kate screaming all night, leaving him with a massive headache. He woke up with clenched fists, and it actually physically hurt him to uncurl them because they had been clenched so tightly for so long.

Unlike the boys, the girls had slept soundly. Well except for Jess. Jess hadn't slept at all for fear of nightmares, and was trying to cover the dark circles that rung her eyes. Becca thankfully didn't have any of the same symptoms that Jess was having since Chase didn't even know she existed, but Becca was worried Jess wouldn't be able to handle the stress AND ascending second. The boys were pissed at the situation, but relieved that Kate and Sarah weren't put in further danger by Chase. They just hoped it would stay that way.

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Jason woke up to a familiar face standing above him.

"Hey man. What the fuck are you doing here?"

"That's no way to talk to someone that's holding your soul now is it Jason? Now why haven't you gotten any info out of Jess?"

"Whatever, I'm working on it ok. Every time I try to get her alone, someone walks up. I can't just take her out in front of everyone."

"You can, and you will if you want to live past Friday," Chase said, emphasizing the last few words by jolting Jason with a bit of his power. Right now Jason was the only one that could help Chase get closer to Jess without drawing the attention of the sons of Ipswich.

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The day had only gotten worse for the sons of Ipswich. Aaron and his friends had picked a fight with Reid during the first break, and of course Reid was incapable of walking away. One fat lip later, Reid was hauled to the office for giving Aaron two black eyes and possibly a broken nose. Reid of course was smiling when the Provost listed the offenses against him, causing the Provost to only get madder.

The four sons of Ipswich met up at Nicky's later, deciding maybe Nicky's would help salvage the horrible day they had. The girls had projects to do and were staying at the dorm, but promised to call if one of them felt anything strange.

"God I fucking hate this," Reid shouted as he and Tyler played pool.

"What do you mean? You were all smiles earlier when you were dragged off," Tyler said grinning, sidestepping a punch from Reid.

"Not that. That my friend was a good time and totally worth it. I'm talking about the fact that this whole day I've been tempted to use. It's like an invisible force is taunting me and I swear I'm going to explode if it doesn't shut the fuck up."

Tyler nodded, "Hey ya, me too! What the fuck man? I swear this morning I was a half second away from giving in."

Reid scoffed, "Over a TIRE?!"

Tyler punched him, "Well that was part of it, but I swear in first period I could feel someone breathing down my neck, but there was NO ONE behind me."

"Fucking shit man. You know I don't ever think Caleb is right, but this time maybe we should stick together."

"Oh so you finally agree with me," Caleb asked sauntering over with Pogue clutching his head behind him.

"Yea, yea, rub it in golden boy," Reid said grinning.

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Jess walked into the library a little earlier than expected. The girls weren't coming for a half an hour or so, but Jess had enough work to keep her busy for days, so she began working. Finding a secluded table between several book shelves, Jess settled into her English work when she saw someone in her peripheral. Turning her head, Jess saw no one, and she tried to go back to work when someone tapped her shoulder.

"Hey Jess, what are you working on?"

Jess jumped about a foot in the air, and didn't relax when she saw that it was Jason that had startled her.

"Woah sorry, didn't mean to scare you."

"It's fine," Jess said, turning back to her work hopping he would leave.

"So, what are you working on," Jason asked again.

"Uh… Just the English assignment. I haven't even started and it's due tomorrow," Jess said pointedly, hopping Jason would get the message and leave. She was already weirded out by him enough.

Not taking the hint, Jason sat next to her and began pulling over books, highlighting important information.

An hour later, the two were still at it, and Jess was actually thankful for his help. Just as they were finishing however, Jason asked a startling question.

"So, what do you know about Chase Collins?"

"Wh-who," Jess stuttered.

"Chase Collins. He went here last year but then disappeared. Anyway, I ran into him last week and he mentioned you, which I thought was odd since I didn't think you knew him."

"Huh, maybe he was talking about a different Jess," Jess offered hopefully, trying to keep the note of hysteria out of her voice.

"Maybe, but not likely. He described you perfectly. He even had a picture. Actually, the picture looked like it wasn't taken around here so I figured he knew you before."

Not even bothering to respond, Jess swung her backpack over her shoulder and raced down the hall. Jason talked to Chase…He knows where I am…fuck FUCK FUCK!!!

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