"Caleb! Pogue!"
A few students glared at Tyler as he rushed by. He did not even notice since his focus was devoted to the table where Pogue, Caleb, Sara, and Kate sat. when he reached them, his breathing was a bit laboured.
Sara leaned over and spoke softly, "Tyler, this is a library. You've been hanging around Reid too much."
Watching Caleb and Pogue, Tyler barely acknowledged them. "He Kate. Hey Sara. Guys, I need your help with something."
The four of them watched as Tyler walked toward the door and out of the library, not even waiting for a response. Caleb and Pogue exchanged glances. Something was wrong. Tyler was the least impulsive person they knew and he was acting more like Reid would.
Caleb frowned. Maybe they were spending too much time together. What he considered good for Reid, was the opposite for Tyler. "We'll be back in a bit."
Pogue stood and followed him. Watching them leave, Kate whispered to Sara. "Definitely too much time with Reid."
Kate went back to work but Sara continued to watch the door, even though they had already gone through it. Something had to be very wrong for Tyler to act like that. A wisp of fear started at the back of her mind. What if Chase is back . . .
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"Tyler, what's wrong!" Caleb had to yell since Tyler was already down the hall.
What Caleb saw when Tyler turned around surprised him. Tyler's eyes were jet black. "He's back and if we don't hurry, Faye's dead."
Caleb and Pogue exchanged glances and then sped up in order to keep with him. Caleb spoke as they walked, "Why is Chase trying to kill Faye?"
"Because she's his sister."
"Told you we couldn't trust her." Pogue found himself against the wall with Tyler holding him up by the front of his shirt. Tyler's face was contorted in rage and his black eyes added an eerie effect.
He spoke softly through gritted teeth, "She's done nothing to us. He's going to kill her because she's been defending us. Faye is trying to stop him and it's going to get her killed. Don't you dare judge her because of him."
Caleb was at Tyler's side and cautiously placed his hands over Tyler's. "Put him down, Tyler."
Tyler gave Pogue another good shove before dropping him. He met Pogue's eyes with defiance. "I won't let an innocent get hurt because you're blind."
Slowly backing away, Tyler turned and ran off. Caleb stood beside his friend, "I've never seen him like that."
Pogue watched Tyler, "His Power wasn't like that before, either. It felt wild . . . and strong."
"Baby Boy's grown up."
"Or was hiding from us."
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Reid stood in front of his room's door. After taking one of his many shortcuts, he had managed to avoid any contact with other people. He contemplated knocking but decided it was his own room so why bother.
Even though it was his own room, he figured caution was the best thing. Carefully opening the door, he called out. "Tyler? Faye?"
Faye's head jerked up so she was looking at him. "Reid? Where's the others?"
He walked further into the room, leaving the door open. "In the library. Where'd Tyler go?"
Faye was shaking as she clutched her knees to her chest. Her skin was pale and it seemed to glisten, as if damp. Her breathing was laboured and when he looked closer at her eyes, they were dilated. "You okay?"
"You need to leave . . . now." She watched him, not blinking.
She was not looking good. Even though he was getting worried, Reid could not help being himself. "Don't want to be alone with me, huh?"
Faye gritted her teeth, "Get out."
Putting some extra swagger into his stride, Reid moved toward her. "Afraid you might like it?"
He stopped when Faye no longer looked at him through hazel eyes. She now had blue eyes and they definitely did not belong. She had stopped shaking and he could not tell if she was breathing. "Faye?"
"Go." Her voice was hollow.
Frowning, Reid studied her. Fire moved out from her pupils, like the burning edge of paper. Blackness followed its trail until her eyes were solid night. A tear made its way down her cheek, "I'm sorry."
Feeling his body growing lighter, Reid looked down. He was dissipating into smoke and when he looked up, he was no longer standing in front of Faye. He stared at her from outside of the room and noticed a figure forming out of smoke beside her. Before he could move, the door slammed shut.
Reid grabbed the handle but the door would not open. He tried Using but it would not budge. Using both his Power and his body. Reid tried to break down the door, over and over again.
"Faye!"
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A/N: I'm really shocked by the responses to the last chapter. Personally, I thought it sucked except for the parts I had written first, as I said at the end of the last chapter. But back to this chapter. Don't get too excited about how soon this was updated. I had already written this chapter before I wrote the start of the last one. A little out of order but my mind wouldn't let me go anywhere until I got this out. Anyone know what I mean? I'm sure someone does. I know everyone was expecting Chase's big reveal but I'm keeping you in suspense. Well, onto the reviews:
brrwsklly: I think this chapter might keep you wondering who I'm putting her with, too. Edge of the seat is the perfect place for readers to be . . . but, speaking from my reader stand-point, it sure does suck.
Deirdre4: I'll try!
xBrokenDreamerx: Intense, eh? Good to know. 'Love Nurse' , I love it! Afraid you're still going to have to wait to see about Chase.
Philyra: Reid is going to be growing up slightly. He's always with Tyler so something is bound to rub off on him. And thank you for your compliment on the insight. Tyler really was lacking in the movie and when you have four/five really attractive main characters, you don't leave one out.
Mrs. St. John Allerdyce: Will do.
Dean's Leather Jacket: We'll see if he gets the girl or not.
kEs-2717: Oh yes. Chase is definitely coming.
Miss.Allerdyce: Hope this chapter didn't disappoint you!
Daydream1: Of course he has a first aid kit. Look who he hangs with. He seemed the most likely person to patch Reid up after Reid does something stupid.
Draco's Secret Lover: Didn't understand the giraffe thing so couldn't answer it. Sorry. I'm glad you didn't find the message a disappointment. Obviously, you now know that Reid was not the first person. And there is nothing to forgive, so don't worry.