A Simm's Tale

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Ok so I'm considering stopping it after this chapter I know it leaves it open but in a good way. Or I may write one or two more chapters for it, it all depends on what you guys think of this chapter.

Once again I don't own the covenant.

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Pleasant Dreams

I knew her to well.

Kate had the look of a cat with a mouse. There was no doubt in my mind that she intended to tell Sarah as soon as possible. And Pogue for that matter, either of which would be bad and embarrassing.

"But!"

"Please!" The shock was evident on her face, I rarely if ever said please. Something to thank Reid for no doubt.

"Nothing has really changed besides you finally understanding that there's nothing going on between Reid and me." I pointed out. "If it gets back to Reid that we were dancing like that he'd never let Ty live it down." Or me, I silently added.

I was using the puppy dog eyes on her, something I absolutely hated doing because it seemed like cheating, which I considered only fit for when dealing with Reid. Kate may have been a definite girlie girl with the amazing ability to get what she wanted but I knew she would never do anything to purposely hurt me or Tyler.

Now if it had been Reid in Ty's place there was a definite possibility of the public hearing about it. To put it nicely there were a lot of reasons revenge on Reid would have been fun.

Sighing she pouted marginally. "Fine, just because this is you and Tyler. If it had been Reid..." Letting the sentence trail off suggestively.

Hugging her I finally relaxed. "But thankfully it's not Reid because otherwise I'd need my head checked. Come on the guys are going to be waiting for us."

Sure enough they were still beside the door talking quietly. When we got closer they looked our way. Pogue stared past me, a low smile on his lips for Kate. Tyler simply stared at me, his eyebrow raised in a "what took so long?" look. Shrugging my shoulders I signaled towards the girl behind, it was all her fault. Did it look like I'd wanted to have that conversation, nope didn't think so.

"Ok babe I'm read to leave when you are." Kate hinted, grabbing onto Pogue's arm.

Turning Pogue stared directly at me a smirk definitely present on his face. Which of course weirded me out since I really hadn't said much to him today. Tyler was frowning at Pogue to now, which in my opinion was never a good sign. Suspiciously I squinted at him, Kate had assured me he hadn't seen us dancing but you could never be to sure.

I was tired and definitely getting grumpy. Tonight had been the first night where Tyler had maybe finally seen me as someone other then a friend and now it was going to be tainted by the knowledge that others now knew my secret. At least Reid didn't know, I trusted him and everything but come on he could be just plain evil when he tried. I needed to get out of here before anything else happened.

It was time to go which meant I had a new mission, the location of the man-whore.

"Well I'm beat, I'll see you guys tomorrow?" The question directed at the group.

"Did you drive here?" Pogue asked, picking up the role as my protector.

"It was Reid's turn to drive." My eyes drifted over the people still having fun. "I haven't seen him since he went after the chick in the mini though."

The sides of my eyes were starting to hurt, a sure sign a headache was on its way. "I don't suppose you guys have seen him?" My voice almost pleading.

Pogue and Tyler shared a dark look before Pogue nodded his head mutely. I knew the look, sadly this wasn't the first time.

"I saw him leave a while ago with the mini." His whole stance one of pity.

Rolling my eyes in distaste I sighed. As best friends I didn't mind being ditched for someone but damn being ditched for skanks was never fun. He so owed me a movie night for this, hell he still owed me a movie night for the last time he did something like this.

"I suppose you drove your bike?" My voice steady. Actually the guys looked madder then I felt right now. Both of them had this look of disapproval on their faces and Tyler's jaw was clenched. I always found it funny how over protective they got, I may have been the youngest but I could take care of myself. The only thing this all really proved though was that my so called friend was in fact a horrible friend and everyone else seemed to realize this but me.

Kate's reaction to Reid ditching me left something to be desired in my opinion. Instead of looking pissed or at the very least a little upset that one of her good friends had been ditched she just looked smug.

Nodding his head Pogue sent me an apologetic look.

I suddenly understood her look.

Tyler had turned to stand directly in front of me, a small frown still marring his perfect face. "I'll drive her back to the dorms."

Did he have to sound so put off as he said that? He didn't look to impressed either. I really hadn't expected the dance to make him mad at me. He'd always offered me a ride in the past without being grumpy about it.

Saying our goodbyes I dully followed Tyler out towards his hummer. I loved his car, it was huge, scary and threatening to everyone else out on the road. Not to mention all the leg room, no there was only one little issue with his car. Opening the passenger door I silently groaned at the distance from the ground to the floor of the car. For a normal person it would have been a bit higher then normal but for me GAH!

This part always made whoever was with me laugh at my struggle. Stretching one foot up I hoisted myself forward, literally jumping into my seat. Having done this a half a million times you'd think I'd have it down flat but no, thanks to my inner clutz I banged my hip on the way up. Against the side of the seat, the metal side of the seat to be exactof course.

Clenching me teeth together I breathed shallowly against the pain, tonight really hadn't seemed like it was going to be bad.

"You okay?"

Startled I jumped at the sound of his voice. In the whole heat of the stupid moment I had forgotten that Ty was sitting beside me, trying not to laugh at my discomfort. At least he was somewhat smiling again...even if it was at my expense.

"Mmmm..." Still pouting. That hurt dammit!

The sound of him full out laughing broke my inner grump. Turning I watched the light from the car illuminating the edges of his face as he laughed.

"Your definitely something Ms. Arnold."

Sticking my tongue out at the last name comment I smiled happily. It seemed like forever since we had hung out without the rest of the gang.

"It's been awhile since we've hung out" He commented, pulling out from the parking spot. I swear half the time he could read my mind as if it were his own and the other half of the time (when I was thinking about him) he was completely clueless.

Argg...my headache was making me lose it. Here I was sitting in a car alone, in the dark with one of my best friends and I was considering the possibility of having conjoined minds. Slumping back I rested my head against the seat, closing my eyes.

"You okay?" His voice wavering.

"Headache," Opening my eyes I watched him for a moment. He definitely seemed worried now, which was in my opinion cute.

Ack!! I did not say cute, my best friend liked ass, you'd think I would be a bit more or less normal.

"How bad is it?" His question breaking through my inner battle. My headaches were considered somewhat legendary by my friends. Though I rarely ever got them when I did it was something. I would lose whatever colour I had and would float in and out of consciousness, the pain barely bearable.

More then a little bit of a chicken when it came to needles I had finally relented to my friends urges to go see my doctor. After numerous tests, scans and painful prodding they had all assured me I wasn't dying of some mystery illness, that my migraines were stress related and if I felt one coming on to take something and lie down.

Helpful I know.

"Kaille?" His voice demanding an answer.

Sighing I put my cheek against the window, I was suddenly boiling. "It's been worse."

Reading between the lines he looked over at me leaning against the window. Taking one hand off the wheel he gently ran his thumb down the side of my face.

Semi growling he ripped his hand away, "Your burning up."

I was getting to tired to pay attention to what he was saying. Everything seemed duller, blunter. My vision started to blur, the dark of the car no longer distinguishable to that with my eyes closed.

My head pounded and my skin ached. Through it all I wasn't really concerned, Tyler was beside me and would take care of me. Fighting to stay awake I focused on the only thing I could detect.

His presence beside me.

I could smell him, the combination of the cologne he used and the smell that I could only identify as his own wrapped around me. I was floating, protected safe from the pain. Moving I tried to get closer.

The side door opened. Somehow we were already back at the dorms.

"Come on Kals," He soothed, undoing my seat belt. Gently he lifted me from my seat. Cushioning me against his chest he held me close, supporting my weight as if it were nothing at all.

I wasn't aware of the walk towards the dorms or him climbing the stairs to my room. The next thing I became aware of him trying to wake me up quietly.

"Hmmmm...?" Snuggling closer I looked up. His face seemed pale in comparison to the healthy tan he usually sported. His skin was drawn tightly and his eyes held a worry that shocked me awake. He was scared for me.

"S'okay Ty" Trying to soothe him.

"Where's your key?" He asked again, his voice gentle as if not to scare me.

Oh.

"It's in my purse," It was my turn to frown. "In Reid's car."

His eyes seemed to get darker, his grip on me tightening. Muttering something I didn't catch he looked down at me. "Is your roommate here?"

My head started to spin again. "Noooo.." I whispered lowly, everything was getting harder to remember. "She's gone for the weekend."

He was definitely mad now. Looking down the empty hall he shuffled my weight. Staring at the door his eyes flashed black, the sound of the lock turning loud to my ears.

I wouldn't think about it until morning but this was the first time I had really seen Tyler use and he had done it for me.

Shoving the door open he closed it with his foot before carrying me over to my bed. Gently lying me done he took off my shoes.

"Where's your painkillers?"

Watching him I smiled weakly. "Purse."

Again his face seemed to darken, standing up he walked in a jagged line before stopping.

"You deserve better." He muttered mostly to himself.

"Wha..aaaat?" My voice uneven.

He stood quietly a foot away, his sigh quiet. Moving he sat on the corner of the bed, his body aligned with mine.

"You deserve more." His words tender now. Carefully he pushed my damp hair out of my face, his fingers lingering against my skin.

The fever had broken on the car ride over, my body cooling rapidly. I knew I couldn't look that great right now, I could feel the thin sheen of sweat on my face. Chills started to claim my body, my teeth chattering uncontrollably .

"I don't understand."

With his eyes shut he shook his head, "Never mind."

Curling into a ball I pressed myself closer to his heat. It seemed to burn against my cooling skin. With the covers bunched around me my voice came out muffled. "Are you going to stay with me?"

Smiling he drew me closer, his one arm starting to rub circles on my back. "As long as you let me."

Almost purring at the feel of his hands on me I tugged his shoulder, making him lie down. "Always."

My answer seemed to shock him. Pressed against me he met my gaze, emotions clouding his gaze powerful. He seemed about to say something but caught himself at the last moment.

"How's your head?"

I knew he had wanted to say something else but I was having a hard time concentrating on anything. I didn't answer, it was still the same as before in the car only now accompanied with the chills.

The rubbing against my back stopped for only second before picking back up.

"Let me help."

Without waiting for me to say something the headache seemingly disappeared, my body suddenly felt light as a feather. Sleep was dragging me down, I couldn't fight it.

Through it all I knew what he had done.

"Not supposed to use." I mumbled, sinking into the enticing darkness.

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Everything was quiet and perfect. My bed was infinitely comfortable and I felt amazing. Opening my eyes I stretched out lazily, that had been the best sleep I'd ever had. Swinging my legs over the bed I noticed I was still in my clothes from last night.

Looking over my shoes were thrown in the corner, a recognizable pair of vans beside them.

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So what do you think? Should I leave it here and let you guys end it the way you want or continue with a definite Tyler ending?

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