Thank you all for being so patient with me! It's been a long time since I've updated this and i feel horrible for it. I can't even say I was busy or anything. I was plain lazy and I think I had forgotten how much I love this story and the movie. I watched it again to remind myself and went back to read the prior chapters and i discovered the passion again. If i ever pull this shit again, beat me with a stick and make me write more, because I know that thier are people that really like the story.
Be prepared for the end of the chapter. Just a warning. Reviews and visit the profile after and read my note.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Covenant or any of the characters...except Marnee, her mom, anyone else, and the plot. :)
2 weeks had gone by since the night when the Sons had learned about Marnee and the prophecy. The boys were happy to let it slip their minds…they didn't want to think about Marnee and what part the prophecy had to play in her and their futures. Besides, they had bigger fish to fry: swimming, finals, and Kate's upcoming birthday.
"I wish I knew what to get her…we've been going out for 2 and a half years and I'm still scared when it comes time to get her a gift. I'm afraid I won't have anything for her." Pogue said looking distressed.
Marnee sighed, rolled her eyes and put a hand on his arm. "Don't worry Pogue…you'll find something wonderful to give Kate," Marnee looked at Sarah, "Not to mention, Sarah and I will be here if you need any help."
Pogue nodded and relaxed. He knew he could find something before her birthday and surprise party. Pogue, Sarah and Marnee walked to where the rest of the guys and Kate were standing, talking about the upcoming finals.
"Thank god only one more day then this term is over! I'm gonna sing "Hallelujah" when I get finally get out of the school!"
Marnee and the others heard this come out of Reid's mouth and laughed as he did a little dance. He ended up next to Marnee and took her hand, twirling her around in a circle.
"Stop Reid! C'mon…stop already! I know I'm a ballerina but even I'm getting dizzy!" Marnee said and Reid let her go, laughing when she put a hand to her forehead.
"Hey Mar…you should come to swim practice with us! Kate and Sarah sometimes go and you've never seen us swim…"Tyler said, resembling an eager puppy.
"You know what Tyler? You kinda look like a puppy when you do that face and yeah, I'd love to come see you guys practice."
After everyone was done laughing at Tyler's face and Marnee's comment they all headed over to the pool. The guys entered the locker room and the girls found seats in the stands.
"So Marnee, I know something you don't know..."
Marnee turned her head to see Kate smiling at her.
"Yeah…I know too. And it's good too, very good."
Marnee whipped her head to look at Sarah and then back to Kate then back to Sarah again. She was so confused, stuck smack dab in the middle of her two friends, grinning like idiots.
"O.k. I give up. Does one of you want to tell me what this very good news is?" Marnee leaned back and looked at her two friends.
"Well—"
Sarah was cut short when she noticed that the guys were back in the pool area, not wearing much else other than Speedos covering…well, you get the idea. Marnee's eyes were glued to Reid, who was pretty damn hot in her eyes.
Sarah and Kate looked away from their boys long enough to see Marnee staring and nodded, smiles in their eyes. They heard a little sigh come from Marnee's mouth after a while of staring at the half naked guys.
"Damn…Why did I come to this practice again?"
"Because they asked you to." Sarah said with a smile on her face. Marnee nodded and closed her eyes turning her attention from a half naked, very hot Reid to Sarah and Kate.
"So what is it that you two know but I don't know that I want to know because you know it and I don't?" Marnee said, a look of pure innocence on her petite face.
Kate's brow furrowed at Marnee's sentence, utterly perplexed while Sarah laughed at Marnee and then laughed louder at Kate's expression. Sarah finally stopped laughing long enough to look at Marnee, with a face of pure delight.
"Oh you! Woman, I love you…you just pulled a Jack Sparrow, didn't you?" Sarah said wiping her eyes that had started to water from her giggle fit.
Marnee nodded then looked at Kate, whose mouth was gaping like a fishes and said, "Honey, if you don't shut your mouth, pretty soon I'll have to find you a cup to drool into."
With that comment, Kate snapped her mouth shut and sat straight, not saying or doing anything, while Sarah laughed even louder than before, almost falling off the bleachers at one point. Marnee just sat back and survey the two then let her eyes wander, letting them fall on Reid.
What have I been missing? Wait, what?! Marnee get a hold of yourself…the only reason your like this is because you haven't gotten any since before dad divorced mom. Marnee shook her head, clearing her thoughts before she got carried away on them.
Before Marnee realized it, practice was over and after some heavy apologizing and begging Kate started talking to Sarah and Marnee again. The three were still waiting for the boys after everyone had left, talking about movies, music, and oh course, boys.
"So Marnee, how bad do you want to know what we know?" Kate said, a gleam in her eyes.
"Kate, please tell me. I hate secrets…secrets, secrets are no fun, are no fun for anyone!" Marnee sang, jumping up from her seat and doing a little dance. Sarah and Kate laughed at their friends' antics. Marnee stopped and huffed, a pout forming on her lips. Then a smirk slowly replaced her pout, a gleam entering her eyes.
"If you don't tell me I'll tickle you to death, then throw you in the pool."
"You wouldn't dare." Sarah said while darting a suspicious look from Marnee to and equally weary looking Kate. Without as much as a warning, Marnee proceeded to do just that.
Jumping on Sarah, she started to tickle her. Immediately, Sarah jumped up and tried to get away from the shorter girl…heading down the bleachers, near the pool. Kate following the pair, clutching at her side, she was laughing that hard. The boys chose that time to exit the locker room and halted, seeing the pair of Sarah and Marnee, tickling each other.
"Thank you God..." Reid said in a barely there whisper. When the boys looked at him, it was like Christmas had just come for him. They all shook their heads, but smirked none the less and turned their attention back to the dueling pair of beauties before them.
"I've got you now!" Marnee laughed.
"Oh no...Sarah, watch out!! Behind you!!!" Kate said, grabbing onto Marnee from behind, trying to pull the shorter girl off the taller one. Sarah took one look behind her and yelled.
All three girls fell into the cold pool screaming and yelling before they hit. The last thing anyone heard was Marnee's "OH SHIIIIIIT!!!!"
As the girls surfaced, they came face to face with the Sons, all of whom were laughing, even Caleb. The girls looked at one another and then turned to the boys, sweet smile on their faces. Oh, were they going to get them…they just needed to plan it out first.
"Caleb…hunny, can you help me out?" Sarah said, paddling forward a little to get to the edge of the pool. Caleb helped her out and they left to go get her a towel, his arms draped around her shoulders.
Pogue moved forward next…he'd been with Kate too long to not help her out, especially with her birthday around the corner. Once Kate was out of the pool, she sweetly kissed him on the lips and thanked him. The pair following the path Sarah and Caleb had gone to find a towel.
Marnee was all by herself in the pool and started floating on her back, not yet ready to get out of the pool, even though the clothes she was wearing were sopping wet and heavy on her tiny frame.
"Marnee?"
Her attention shifted from the rafters of the building to Tyler, who had moved forward ever so slightly. Her gaze then darted to Reid, who had sat down on one of the benches, legs out stretched, hands behind his head, him staring at her, their gazes meeting. She turned her gaze back to the rafters, breaking the connection.
"Marnee?" Great, Tyler again. "Do you want some help out of the pool? I think we're all going to head back up to the dorms soon."
"Thanks Ty, but no thanks. I'm thinking I'll stay here for a while."
And with that statement from her, Tyler left and headed back to the dorms. Marnee knew Reid was still there, and that was her plan. She paddled towards the stairs to get out of the pool, knowing that Reid's eyes were glued to her dripping form. She slowly walked to where he was sitting and when she reached him she tilted her head to the side, watching him watch her.
"Reid, will you help me find a towel, please?" Marnee said, jutting her lower lip out.
"What shorty? You want a towel?"
Marnee nodded, her chin dropping so she was looking at him from under her lashes. Her hand made its way from her side to his upper chest, drawing little circles and swirls, causing his breath to hitch at the contact.
"Well, let's get you out of those wet clothes then." He said getting up and dropping an arm over her shoulders.
After they had found a towel, Marnee told Reid to wait while she got out of the wet clothes she was in. About 15 minutes later, Reid sat up a little straighter when she came out of the girls' locker room, towel now in place of the wet clothes that were tucked underneath her arm.
"Okay, I'm ready now. And I'm kinda tired…let's head back to the dorms."
The walk back was uneventful. It was slightly chilly out and when Reid put an arm around Marnee's shoulders once again, she leaned into him and absorbed some of his warmth, melting into his side. All too quickly, they were at her room.
"Well Garwin, this is me. I'll see you tomorrow." Marnee said turning around, only to be spun back to face Reid. He slowly advanced on her, causing her to step back until her back hit her door.
"Sweets, you can't leave me like this, especially after that kiss yesterday. You're just so damn tempting, standing there only wrapped in a towel. You know, I make a pretty good blanket…"
She watched as his head descended until his lips were mere inches from her own. Her tongue darted out to moisten her bottom lip and his eyes followed the unconscious movement, causing her to blush.
"Reid….I—"
She was cut short as his lips came down hard on hers. She moaned into the kiss and this allowed his tongue to enter her mouth, fighting with her own for dominance over the space. Her clothes dropped to the side of them as her hands wound around his neck, bringing him closer, fingers weaving into his blonde locks, pulling.
It was his turn to moan into her mouth at her pulling and his hands slid down and around to cup her ass, grinding her against him. They broke apart and gasped at the delicious friction his action had caused. Their mouths found each other again, and this time they both were caught up in the heat of one another mouths.
Reid lifted her up and Marnee wrapped her legs around his waist, bringing his erection into contact with the vee of her legs. They stayed wrapped like this for a while longer before they finally broke apart, needing air. They looked at each other and as he set her down, they both smirked at one another.
"I'll definitely see you tomorrow, sleep tight." Reid said, moving away from Marnee, drinking in her appearance. Half-mast eyes, puffy-kiss swollen lips, and her chest, moving up and down, her breathing still a little fast, like his own.
"Back at you Garwin. You can count on it." And with a wink she sent his way, she turned around and went into her room.
Turning to go towards his own, he looked down.
"Shit…I hope Baby Boy is asleep. This could get messy."
