Carrie's POV
For the next few days, they all kept a close eye on me. They also made sure I was with someone at all times. I complained about it being unnecessary, but they didn't listen. Oh, well at least today was finally Saturday. We were moving into our and Provost Higgins also allowed Kate to move in with us. We packed up our things last night. We even moved Kate's things to our room and Kate even slept in our dorm last night. However we didn't really sleep, the five of us spent the whole night talking and playing truth or dare.
Then I heard knocking at our door, but none of us wanted to get up. We were all dead tried from our activities of last night. "Kar get the door," I said sleepily.
"You get it" she replied throwing a pillow at me.
"Fine, sheesh." I mumbled getting up in my tank top and extremely short-shorts. "Good morning, is there something I can help you with?"
"Yeah, you can help me by dressing up like that daily" I heard Reid's perverted voice say.
I took the pillow that Karen threw at me and smacked him on the head with it. After I finally looked up to see Tyler, Pogue, and Caleb also standing there. I gave them each a hug, except for Reid. "What about me?" said Reid pouting.
"What about you, sir?" I replied.
"I want a hug," he said.
"No way, pervert," i said
I let them all inside, as I went to wake up the girls up. Alive threw her pillow at me and I just threw it back at her. After that I just grabbed a pair of jean and a t-shirt, to change in the bathroom. When I was done they finally got up, Alice and Terrie went back to their rooms. Karen went to change, as Kate leaned on Pogue's shoulder still half asleep. "What did you girls do last night?" asked Pogue.
"Girl stuff," I replied. "Hey, let's start moving the boxes."
Caleb and Tyler got up to help, as Reid sat there pouting about not getting a hug. So, I went over to give him a hug, then said, "C'mon, help me with the boxes."
We managed to put quite a few boxes in Tyler and Caleb's car. When we got back I gave Karen the keys to my car as Terrie, Alice, and Kate grabbed the things we put in smaller boxes and bags. They bought the boys to the house, I went to get Terrie's motorcycle to drive it up there first. When I got there they unloaded the boxes. Kate, Karen, Terrie, Alice, and Pogue was going to stay behind to start unpacking. I got into Caleb's car, so we can drive back. We got the rest of the boxes, then I got on Karen's motorcycle, as I gave Reid the keys to Alice's motorcycle. After we unloaded everything. I told Caleb to go back with me to return the dorm keys to Provost Higgins, get our bags, and so I can get my motorcycle. So when we got back I got the bags, I got the bags, and return the keys to Provost Higgins. After I put all of our things into Caleb's car, I got on to my motorcycle. "Race you," I told him.
"Okay, but what does the winner get?" replied Caleb.
"We'll see who wins first" I replied.
We went, but we were neck and neck. Then Caleb managed to get ahead of me, I smirked as I got closer to him. However in the end he won. "Darn" I said as I got off to take off my helmet. "You're the first guy to beat me."
"So, what I win?" he asked me putting an arm over my shoulder.
"Depends on what you want?" I asked.
"How about a date?" he asked.
"Is that how you ask a girl out. Get them to lose a game or a bet." I replied jokingly. "But I would love to go on a date with you, Mr. Danvers"
"Okay then how about I pick you up tomorrow at 10, I'll plan out our whole day."
"Your choice, don't worry. I'll be ready," I replied, then we went inside the house.
We spent the whole day unpacking and everything. We let the guys fix up the living room and kitchen as we each went to fix up our own rooms. I unpacked all my clothes, then I unpacked my laptop. After I unpacked all my CDs, books, and DVDs. When I finished, I laid on my bed. "Hey cutie," I heard Caleb's sexy voice.
Wait, did I just think Caleb's voice was sexy? Holy crap, yes I did. Well I guess it is sexy, and he has such a cute face. I felt my own face start to blush. "Are you okay?" asked Caleb.
"Yeah, I'm fine. What's up sexy?" I said.
"Nothing, just checking on you."
"I'm done with everything," I said as I laid on my bed tired.
"Okay" Caleb replied sitting down next to me.
We both sat there silently enjoying each other's presence. I don't know what Caleb thought, but it was calming and awkward. What was wrong with me? Why was I for once speechless? What was with the awkwardness I felt? "What's wrong? " I heard Caleb ask.
"Huh? Oh nothing. Just thinking about some stuff. Sorry, did you say something?" I replied.
"I was just saying this house is so bit. It can fit all of you girls and us. Where'd you get the money?"
"That was the point, incase you guy ever sleep over. My dad he wants me to splurge once in a while, but I don't. I only get things when I need to, so yeah."
"That's very interesting." he replied.
"Tell me about it" I replied. "he's got thins philosophy of me spending or buying makes me happy. I don't even care about spending or buying a thing."
"Maybe he just wants to see you happy," said Caleb.
"He already gave me happiness," I replied.
I stared at my room, sighing. Then I just closed my eyes, we just enjoyed each other's company it was quiet, but also comforting. When I opened my eyes again, I noticed it was later into the day. It was like 7:30. I must of fallen asleep, I got up went to the bathroom to wash my face to wake myself up more.
After all that I went downstairs to find everyone sitting in the living room watching television, which was installed in a few days before.
"Hey sleeping beauty." Caleb said to me hen he turned around.
"Hey everybody," I said as the others turned around too.
"Why don't you come watch with us?" said Kate.
"No, it's okay" I replied and walked into the kitchen.
I went into the kitchen and decided to make dinner. So I looked in the fridge and cupboards to see what there was in the end, I decided to make chicken alfredo, with some garlic bread. "What you up to?" I heard someone say as I put the garlic bread in the oven.
"Making dinner," I said as I turned back around to see Caleb standing there.
"Oh, need help?" he asked.
"No, it's okay. I got it" I replied smiling. "Why don't you go back to watch the movie with them?"
"No, its alright. I wasn't interested in the movie. So it's fine, I'll sit and watch."
I just shrugged as he sat down, as I made dinner s he just kept me company, by asking questions and just talking to me. "Hey Caleb, can you call everyone in for me?" I asked.
"Sure." he replied as I finished putting everything together and washed my hands.
After I finished washing my hands everybody walked in and sat down. It was a nice round table so everyone was kind of close to one another. It was Karen and on her left was Pogue, then Kate, Reid, Alice, Terrie, Tyler, and Caleb. So I sat down in between Caleb and Karen.
Everyone started eating and talking to one anther. I look around to see everyone looking happy and laughing. It made me so happy, as I look around the tale the last person I saw was Caleb. He was also staring back at me smiling. "What? Is something wrong?" I asked quietly in concern.
"No, nothing. Everything is great. You're a great cook." he replied.
"Thanks, but seriously I'm not that great. Terri is one of the better cooks in the house," I whispered. "Her dream job is to actually become a cook."
"What about you?" he asked.
"What about me?" I replied confused.
"What do you want to become?" he asked.
"How about you guess?"
"Give me some clues. It's hard without clues."
"Hm, well this job has to do with kids" I said.
"A kid's doctor?"
"Which one?"
"The one who gives birth?"
"Nope"
"A pediatrician?"
"Nope"
"If it isn't doctors, then principal?"
"No way"
"Okay, then teacher?"
"Yup. I thought you would of thought of that first." I replied nodding my head.
"Don't know, why? But I didn't think of it."
"Sometimes the more obvious they are, the harder it is"
"True. I be you be a great teacher though. What kind of teacher do you want to be?" he asked.
"Kindergarten teacher or child care teacher." I replied. "What about you, what do you want to do?"
"Guess," he said as he continued to eat.
"Hm" I replied taking a bite out of my food.
"Carrie, this is awesome food," I heard Reid exclaim.
"Thanks Reid, but Terrie's food is better" I replied. "She's an awesome cook."
"Really? Will you cook for us one day, Ter?" asked Tyler excitedly.
"I'm not that great of a cook," said Terrie as she started to blush.
"Whatever, you seafood alfredo is like to die for." said Karen.
"Remember the pineapple fried rice. Oh my goodness, it was so awesome." exclaimed Al.
"Don't forget, your cheesecake, it was like bliss in your mouth." I added.
"Stop exaggerating, girls" said Terrie.
"We're just speaking the truth, no harm done," I replied.
"Shut up Car." said Ter pouting.
"Fine" I retorted. "But you are a great cook."
At the end of that conversation, Terrie decided to cook for us this coming Friday. After dinner, Karen and I did the dishes, well Karen did, by "using" it, as I made a dessert. "Geez, lazy bum." I said to her.
"What? Jealous, that you didn't think of that" she replied laughing.
"Not even," I replied. "You could of saved a few to do incase anyone comes in."
"I'll just say I'm fast. Don't worry Ri."
I just laughed at her. After I finish making dessert, which was mango sago. I had to cool it by "using" it though.
We bought the dessert and gave it to them, when I turned the only seat for me was one next to Caleb. I saw Alice and Terri smirk, causing me to roll my eyes. I say down next to Caleb, it was actually pretty close together too, like touching each other as we moved around. We all ate our dessert, as Alice popped in one of my favorite movie Alvin and the Chipmunks 2. "I love you Al!" I exclaimed laughing.
Alice and the girls also laughed with me. We all quiet down to watch it. I finished my dessert, after I set it down on the table I noticed I was the last one done, so I grabbed all the bowls and put it in the sink, then "used" it to get the dishes done. Then I went back to my seat and got comfortable to continue watching the movie.
When I opened my eyes, after I adjusted to the light shining from the television. We all fell asleep in the living room. I was about to get up, but I felt something tighten around my waist. I look down to see Caleb's arm and I started to blush. Since I couldn't go anywhere I just laid back down and fell back asleep. I felt safe and happy being in his arms actually, so I didn't mind.
Wait, hold up! Was I really falling for Caleb Danvers? That's impossible, I can't really fall for him, can I? I shouldn't fall for him, I don't need love to distract me right now. Falling for him might put us both in more danger. So now I have to ignore all these feelings.
When I opened my eyes again I noticed it was only Caleb and I in the room. He was still asleep, he had this very cute and innocent look. As I looked at him, his eyes all of a sudden opened. I jumped a little and almost fell off the couch. However he tightened his grip around my waist to prevent me from falling.
"Thanks" I said to him.
"Good morning to you too," he replied to me, with a little smirk.
Then we just both started to laugh, as the others walked in to the living room. " You two are finally awake," said Alice.
"Good morning" I said to them.
"Sweetie, it's almost 12" Karen said to me
"What?" I exclaimed.
"Stop scaring her. Don't worry, it's only 9" said Terrie.
So I threw a pillow that was on the floor at Karen's face. She looked shocked for a moment, then threw it back at me as I dodged it. "Well, whatever I'm going to shower, talk to you all later." I said to them as I walked upstairs to my room.
I grabbed my clothes and went to shower. After my shower and doing everything I needed to do I went downstairs. I went downstairs to make my breakfast, which consisted of a bagel and cream cheese. After I made breakfast, I sat there on the table eating.
"So do you want me to wait for you? Or do you want me to pick you up later?" I heard someone ask.
I look up to see Caleb standing at the kitchen door. "Oh, we can go now, just give me a minute to get something from my room?" I asked getting up.
"Sure, I'll wait for you in the living room." he replied smiling.
I nodded as I left the kitchen, I went up to my room to get my wallet and digital camera. Then I grabbed my handbag and put it all in. then went back downstairs to see Caleb in the living room, holding something with a napkin. "Let's go" I said to him smiling.
"Okay" he replied as we got ready to leave.
"Where are you two going?" I heard Ter ask.
"Out" I replied.
"On a date?" Al asked popping out from behind Ter.
"You can say that" replied Caleb.
"Okay, then have fun you ids! Don't go out too late!" the both said.
I just rolled my eyes and we left the house. Then I heard them laughing. "Stupid" I muttered laughing along with them just not as loud.
As we got in to Caleb's car, my phone went off indicating a text message. It was from Karen. "What he heck is wrong with them?" she asked.
I replied telling her what had happened, then just threw my phone into my bag. "Here's your bagel" said Caleb handing me what was in his hand.
"Oh, thanks. I almost forgot about it." I replied smiling.
I quietly sat there and ate, while we drove to his house. After I finished eating I took our my camera and took a few pictures of the surroundings. After a few pictures I started examining each picture. "You seem to be really into you pictures," I heard Caleb say.
I looked up at the driver's seat to find no one there. "What the?" I said.
"This side" he said poking a side of my cheek.
So I looked on the other side, to find him smiling at me.
"Is you idea of a date scaring me?" I asked smiling.
"Nope, but hey that doesn't sound like a bad idea" he replied teasing me.
"That's mean" I retorted punching his shoulder.
"Ow, c'mon miss, I'm not going to let you stay out here alone." he said grabbing a hold of my hand.
"Thanks" I replied laughing, getting out of the car.
We walked up to his house, when we get in no one was in the house. I followed Caleb to his room. "I'm sorry, I'm going to take a quick shower, you don't mind right?" he said to me.
"No, go right ahead" I replied.
"Sorry" he said.
"Go shower, I don't mind seriously, it's fine." I retorted pushing him towards the bathroom.
After he got in to the bathroom, I looked around his room. He was a pretty neat person, maybe even neater than me. I then saw a shelf with books and Cds, so I went over to check it out. I was looking at his collection of Cds, until I felt as if someone was staring at me. I turned around and saw a darkling, I screamed a little. Then quickly looked at the bathroom door to make sure, Caleb didn't hear anything. The darkling was in the form of the dead kid from the Dells. It stared at me for a few more seconds and just disappeared. I quickly grabbed my handbag to get my cell phone, once I got it I called Karen. After two rings Karen picked up. "What's up?" she said.
"Someone just sent me a darkling" I replied sitting down on Caleb's bed facing the bathroom door to make sure it doesn't open. "It was in the form of that guys who died at the Dells."
"Who would send it? No one should know about us, well yet." said Karen.
"I don't know, but it stared at me for a while and disappeared."
"Wait, did Caleb see it?"
"No, he's showering. Do you think the darling was suppose to be for him rather than me?"
"But who would send him one?"
"I don't now, we need to keep a better watch now. That was also some strong magic."
"Yeah, I felt something, but I thought it was the guys messing around."
I noticed the doorknob started twisting so I replied to Karen saying "I'll talk to you later about this, bye love"
"Okay, talk to you later, bye beautiful" she replied understanding.
"You okay?" I heard Caleb say.
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" I asked confused.
"I heard you scream a little." he answered.
"Oh, that was nothing. I got scared by my phone." I said.
I felt so bad lying to Caleb. When Caleb was done with what he needed to do. We left for his car once again. He started to drive, it was quiet in the car. It was a calming silence, rather than an awkward one. I closed my eyes for a while, when all of a sudden Caleb grabbed my hand while driving with one hand. I opened my eyes, and noticed he had a worried look on his face.
"What's wrong? Is everything okay?" I asked with my voice full of concern.
"I'm fine, just a little nervous" he replied.
"Nervous? Of what?" he replied.
"Taking someone like you on a date" he answered.
"Is that an insult?"
"No, no insult at all, don't worry."
I just laughed then closed my eyes again, however this time I also kept a hold of his hand. Using my other hand I drew circles on his hang. What he didn't know is that it's a nervous habit of mine.
I was nervous to be on this date with him. This was actually my first date with anyone. I tried to think of this as a normal hangout, but I couldn't. the more I thought about it, the more nervous I got. So I tried to not think about any of it. However I also needed to keep my mind busy, so I won't think about the darkling at first.
When I looked over at Caleb, he still had a worried look. Except this time he had a half-smile on his face. It made me a little more calm.