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Chapter 8: Why?

XXXX Reid POV

Reid swore vehemently and punched the wall behind him. That girl had no idea what he went through, she had no right to judge him, tell him that his problems were insignificant! Who did she think she was? She made him seem like some little kid trying to act like an adult, but failing miserably. He had never felt so insignificant, and the fact that a girl had told him off made him feel even worse. Usually girls swooned over him and went out of their ways to please him. Yet here he was working to please her and she crushed him under her heel with a few quick words. Yet, despite his anger, a small part of him saw the truth in her words. And that just pissed him off even more.

A heavy hand on his shoulder made him spin around and confront whoever was bothering him. The harsh words died on his lips when he looked at his best friend, Tyler, who frowned at him.

"Hey man, what happened? I thought things were going pretty good between you and Viviane."

Reid groaned and ran his hands through his hair. "We got in a bit of a disagreement," he muttered at last.

Tyler looked at him seriously. "You better patch things up fast. Caleb wants you two to trust each other soon. He really wants to know what's going on with her."

Reid swore and punched the wall again. He had forgotten about Caleb's plan and now he might of screwed things up too bad to have a chance. He'd have to try and patch things up tomorrow. She was probably long gone by now, and it was getting late. He sighed and ran his hands through his hair before turning back to his best friend.

"Come on. Let's go kick Aaron's ass at pool again."

XXX Viviane POV

I woke up late the next morning because I forgot to set my alarm the night before. When I did wake up it didn't take me long to realize that I had half and hour to be seated in my next class. Swearing, I showered and dressed in record time then raced down the stairs. On my way through the kitchen I quickly slapped some peanut butter and honey on some bread and ate the sandwich on my way out the door.

I raced to school, speeding over the roads and racing through the halls. I reached the classroom just as the bell rang and gave my teacher a sheepish smile and quickly sat down in my seat. I took out my notebook and pen and started taking notes on what the teacher was saying when a piece of paper suddenly landed in my lap. I quickly glanced at the teacher to make sure he wasn't looking before opening the note.

Cutting it a bit fine, weren't ya?

I glanced around me, trying to figure out who sent the note. Reid was the only one who looked me in the eye and smirked so I assumed it was from him. Rolling my eyes I scribbled down an answer.

'Forgot to set my alarm.'

His reply was almost immediate. Ha, sucks to be you.

'Oh shut up and leave me alone. I'm trying to pay attention to the teacher.'

Oh, someone's cranky. I just wanted to apologize for last night.

I eyed the paper suspiciously. Reid didn't hit me as the kind of person who would just apologize. His pride was too large for that. Was there a reason behind his apology, like trying to get me into bed with him? Or was it something else?

'I will accept the apology if you stop writing me notes.'

I didn't receive any more notes from Reid for the rest of the period. At the end of class I stood and started walking out of the class and Reid fell in step next to me. I looked at him suspiciously out of the corner of my eye as we walked to my next class, but he didn't say a word. The silence grated on my nerves until I couldn't take it anymore and abruptly stopped to confront him.

"Ok, Reid. What's the deal?"

"Deal?" He asked innocently. "What do you mean?"

"Why are you following me?" I demanded.

"Why not?"

"Because I don't want, nor do I need you to."

He shrugged. "But I wanted to."

"Well that's being a bit selfish, don't you think?"

He grinned, eyes dancing mischievously. "Wouldn't it be selfish of you if you made me stop?"

I glowered at him and pursed my lips. "I don't know what your game it Reid, but I advise you to stop it right now."

"Or what?" He asked, stepping closer to be so that we were only inches away.

"You'll regret it."

"Is that a threat?"

"No, it's fact." I searched his face and I saw surprise and curiosity flicker through his eyes. On an impulse I tried to look into his head, but a firm barrier stood between his mind and mine. I pushed a little harder, but the wall didn't budge. Grudgingly I gave up and concentrated on trying to figure out Reid the old fashioned way.

"I just want to get to know you," he said softly.

"You don't want to. It's not worth it."

"I think it is."

"Trust me, it's not."

"Why?"

"Because you'll find out things you never wanted to know, and there'll be no going back once you know," I said seriously, trying to warn him off me.

"I think I'll risk it."

I glared up at him. "What's your deal, Reid? Why are you doing this? There are plenty of other girls who would be far more willing than me. Others who would present a challenge. I thought when I told you about my boyfriend you would back off."

"I have a theory about your boyfriend."

I arched an eyebrow at him. "Oh really?"

"Yes."

"So what is it?"

"I think you made him up so that I would leave you alone."

I narrowed my eyes at him. "What makes you say that?"

"Your personality for one. You've erected walls around yourself so that no one can get in, I could see them the first time I laid eyes on you. I think they would have been a bit softer if you actually had let someone it. Another is that you've only mentioned him when I'm trying to get closer to you. And lastly you haven't referred to him by name at all, most girls would have at least once."

I glared at him. "You're wrong."

He arched an eyebrow at me. "Am I?"

"Yes."

"Liar."

"You never answered my question," I said briskly, changing the topic. "Why are you doing this?"

"Because I feel like I need to. Something deep inside me is telling me that I need to help you."

I searched his eyes and smiled at him grimly. "You're only telling me part of the truth, aren't you Reid. I think someone put you up to this. Caleb maybe? He's the leader of your little group, isn't he?" Reid opened his mouth to deny it but I cut him off. "Don't Reid. Don't talk to me unless you're ready to come clean, about everything you're hiding. When you're ready, then, and only then, will I give you some information about me."

With those final words I turned on my heel and walked briskly to my next class, leaving Reid to his thoughts.

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