Disclaimer- I don't own the Covenant just Aimee and my ideas.
Authors Note- So I just want to say that I am again sorry for not updating sooner with work and trying to get financial things in order and my baby's first birthday planned it has been rather difficult. I would like to say thank you to LadyRanger91 and kvsgrl for always reviewing my chapters and making me feel good. Special thanks to kvsgirl cause you said not to worry about the updates that made me smile inside and out thank you. On with the story
The rest of the car ride remained silent, thankfully. I wasn't in the mood to discuss my ever growing feelings for Reid when I was so mixed up about them myself. We continued to follow Reid down a long winding dirt road when faint light and the outline of other cars came into view. We were at the beach I gaped and proceeded to park my car. Tyler and I got out and walked over to meet Reid when Tyler yelled "Suprisengly you didn't wreck my car or go above the speed limit even a little" joking around with Reid who just continued to stare between Tyler and myself with a thoughtful expression on his face. I ignored his stares and started to examine my surroundings. The place was packed with students, lanterns leading the way to the beach where a D.J. was perched upon a platform music blaring out of the huge speakers on either side of him. I pulled my gaze back to the boys.
"Where's Caleb and Pouge?" I asked
Well they should be over there" Tyler replied pointing to the cliffs just to the right of us.
My gaze followed his finger and there high on the cliffs stood two figures watching over the party. Reid continued to stay silent and I grinned at that, what was he thinking that had him this quiet. I decided to ignore it and broke out into a jog heading for the cliffs and started to begin my long jog up the steep incline. By the time I reached the top I was breathless, I turned around and saw the boys close behind me. I had underestimated how fit they were, I seriously had though they would be soaked with sweat and begging for it to stop. I grinned and turned my gaze back forward and ran straight into Caleb's arms. He hosted me up and twirled me around in a circle I started to giggle and smiled down at him. I loved the way me and Caleb were so carefree and open with each other. There was no mistake that he loved me unconditionally and only wanted what was best for me. He was my protector the big brother I never had. I mean all the boys were like that in some way or another but I got different things from each boy and I got the support and protection I needed from Caleb. He put me down so that once again my feet were touching the ground and started to wobble. He reached out a steadying hand when I heard
"So what's up? How's the party?" Reid snapped
I felt Caleb tense before replying "We just got here we don't know"
Reid's face was full of rage and I wondered why, what had made him this angry. Reid rushed past us making sure to bump shoulders with me. I fell into Caleb's arms and he got a glare on his face. I looked up at him and shook my head whatever Reid was doing he was most certainly looking for a fight and I wouldn't let Caleb be the one to give it to him. Reid was acting like a child and needed to get over himself.
"What are we waiting for ladies lets join the party?" smirking at us.
He had now turned around his back facing the Cliffside when he beckoned me over with the crook of his finger. I didn't budge defiantly standing my ground my face turned in the other direction and my head held high. It was then that I realized I still had his hoodie on and I jerkily removed it and threw it at his face. He was being an asshole and I hated it when he did that. He was so insufferable to be around and it made my skin crawl. He pulled the hoodie off of his face slowly and when his face was again revealed his eyes were now pitch-black. That was the last thing I saw before he stepped off the edge. Tyler soon followed suit after.
"Reid, Tyler?" Caleb shouted.
It was no use they were most likely at the bottom by now I patted his chest and Pouge grabbed his shoulder
"Relax dude it won't kill us to use sometimes at least not yet" he chuckled and ran off the edge.
I watched them all with amusement and awe in my eyes. I mean what I wouldn't kill to have powers like that I mean they could literally save themselves if need be. I always wished that I could do that and go back in time and save my parents. I understood how Caleb hated to power and what it had done to his father I mean it was the reason he never used. Living in fear that you will become your father must frighten him everyday of his life and I am certain his mothers growing drinking problem wasn't helping the matter. I gave him an apologetic look and he bent down reaching under my legs picking me up bridal style. I looked up at him and started to panic he must have sensed my growing fear and tension in my body.
"It's ok I've got you" he reassured me and then walked swiftly off the edge
The wind brushed past me and everywhere I looked it was a blur and before I knew it, it was over and we had landed right in the middle of the boys. Reid's expression was blank, as Caleb gave me a little squeeze.
"Do you want me to….." he stopped short and I looked at him with curiosity in my eyes.
He started to examine my face very closely and that's when realization hit, when I gave Reid back his hoodie my now budding red hand print on my face was now very visible to the others. I started to struggle, squirming in Caleb's grasp desperate to get free. I felt the others tense and I felt Caleb's growing frustration with me because I was hiding something from him. It was in that moment that he did something very unusual something he would never and has never done before. In my effort to get down I was shaking my head back and forth when something caught my eye Caleb's eyes were slowly turning black, I froze my face fell as I realized what he was about to do. I felt his power in my body holding me still and shutting me up effectively silencing my protests or cries for help. I felt his influence make me turn my head to the side and my eyes landed on the others their faces masked with fury, their bodies tensed in wait. My eyes started to tear and before I knew it I couldn't stop the heavy flow of tears down my face.
"Caleb what the fuck man" Pouge snarled
"Stop using on her it isn't funny" Reid and Tyler growled in frustration
I felt him snap his head up and his powers start to recede. I took the opportunity to jump out of his grasp and hurried over to the others. Reid opened his arms pulling me into a warm embrace and moving his body to block it from Caleb. I felt disgusting I couldn't believe he had used on me. I didn't even know that they could use on other people. Why him of all people should know better, that's when I turned around and saw his face hidden.
"What the fuck Caleb! Don't ever touch me again. I trusted you I thought I could trust you of all people to not cross the line and what do you do betray my trust to get something out of me that you wanted. I am not your doll so don't treat me like one" I screamed shuttering at the memories from just a moment ago. I had felt so cold and detached powerless to stop what he was doing but all the time conscious of what he was doing and making me do. I really wanted a bath; I didn't want to be here anymore. I didn't want his scent covering my body, the scent of strong cologne and a woodsy smell on me anymore. I think even after a hot shower that the scent or the feel would never be erased from my memory. He stayed silent never speaking a word in defense which made it all the more worse when he muttered
"What happened to your face" he muttered all the time glaring at Reid.
I started to rub my temples I was not up for another fight and how dare he think that Reid was capable of such a thing.
"Reid didn't hit me you fucker" I snarled in frustration and started to stomp off toward the party the others closing ranks and following behind me closely however it wasn't long before they all went their separate ways; Pouge to find Kate, and Reid to find some girl to shag I'm sure. The only one that stayed with me was Tyler but I had a feeling that he would be leaving me very soon too. He had things he wanted to do especially the brunette that seemed to have her eyes on his every move all night and kept sending me death glares.
"What really did happen to your face" Tyler asked I stayed quiet for a minute debating if I should tell him.
I stayed quiet a little longer before I decided to talk
"I was at Reid's house when his dad came home and started to beat on his mom. Reid wanted to intervene but I thought it would be a bad idea so I stepped in for him and was promptly slapped by his dad. Thus the reason I have a very nice red handprint on my face" I said watching the people around me mingle and do their version of dancing which was to grind up against each other like cats in heat.
I wanted to puke it was disgusting. I felt Tyler's uneasiness as he started to fidget.
"Tyler why don't you go and have some fun I know that you want to go hang with that brunette over there." I said indicating to the chick who had kept giving me death glares.
I chuckled as he started to protest but I was having none of it. I refused to be the reason anyone wasn't enjoying themselves. I gave him a push and called after him.
"Go and get her baby boy"
I watched him for a couple of minutes before turning around and walking off the beaten path to the water. I needed to think the noise was getting to be too much. I ached all over and just wanted to jump into the shower but the ocean would have to do for now. I looked both ways to make sure no one was looking before stripping down to my bra and panties. I slowly waded into the water letting my body get accustomed to the temperature. I let it wash away all the bad things that had happened today and let it take Caleb's scent with it. I now smelled like sea water salty and sweet. I started to wonder how things had turned out like this; it was just so complicated I shook my head my chestnut brown hair cascading behind me. I ran my hands through my hair gently massaging my scalp and then parted my hair to one side reaching for my neck and letting my fingers rub small gentle circles into it letting it take the tension away when I felt someone move my hands away. After what had just happened a little while ago I was on high alert, I stiffened and started to panic my brain going wild till I heard.
"Aimee calm down it's just me." Reid said calmly rubbing circles into my neck making me moan and go limp at his touch.
"I take it that feels good them" Reid snickered and lowered his head to my neck and started to gently run his mouth along my neck.
I shuttered at the feeling of his feather light kisses and then his hands left my neck I barely registered what he was doing till his hands ran along the sides of my breasts and started to gently cup them in his hands fondling them. I turned my body into his touch I needed more, my headed was clouded with pleasure, I couldn't believe this was happening it was like a dream too good to be true. That's when he started talking.
"I don't like it when other men touch you. It makes me sick to my stomach and sometimes I just want to rip their heads off. I especially want to rip Caleb a new one, no one should ever do that to you" he snarled and then moaned as he ran his hands along my body. I got a whiff of his breath and it smelt like Smirnoff I huffed and slowly pulled myself away from his grasp.
"Reid you don't even know what you're saying, your drunk." I sighed and made my way to shore when he grabbed my injured wrist, I let out a painful cry when he ignored and tuned me around silencing me with a passionate kiss. His lips crashed on mine relentless in their effort to taste me. I resisted for a few minutes but then I gave in kissing him back fevorantly. Our lips battled for dominance biting and gently sliding over the spot alleviating the little ache. Reid's tongue slid over my lips probing and licking seductively asking for entrance which I allowed. His tongue roamed my mouth leaving no crevice untouched. My mind clouded over with pleasure but I slowly came back to reality he was drunk and didn't know what he was doing, he was probably never going to remember this and he was probably just upset that Caleb had done what he did and was trying to make me feel better, and of course who could forget my reason I didn't want to be just another girl I wanted something more and I wasn't sure if he was capable of such a thing given his history and track record.
I slowly pulled away gave him a look and then walked to the beach throwing my clothes on over my head and silently walked back to the party. I caught sight of Kate and Pouge making my way over to where they stood.
"Hey what's up girl where have you been?" she asked looking me over. I gave her a look and she knew that she shouldn't ask me till we were alone what had happened and what the matter was.
"So I really need a good soak in a freaking hot tub" I declared popping my shoulder
"The school has one but only swim team members have access" Pouge said grinning and holding up the key
"Pouge could you please let us in" I pleaded with him and he grinned down at me nodding his head
"How could I resist the opportunity to be with two fine young ladies such as yourselves and all to myself" he smirked
I punched his shoulder lightly and we started to walk back to my car and Pouge's motorcycle
"So Kate who do you want to ride with?" I asked
"I'll ride with you if you don't mind" she replied smirking at me giving me a knowing look the one a mother gives her child that says when we get home we are have a long talk
I sighed this was going to be a long ride as I got to my car I unlocked it and slid into the driver's seat and waited for Kate and Pouge to finish their little make out session. When I decided that they were taking too long I started my car and shifted it into reverse. Kate and Pouge said another quick goodbye for now before getting in and giving me a fake glare.
"Bitch" she muttered
"Skank" I shot back smiling weakly.
Concern washed over her face.
"So what happened today? You look like a bus ran you over and I can tell your hurting" she asked sympathy coating her voice.
I thought about how I should word this I mean she knew nothing of the boys powers because Pouge refused to get her involved till it was absolutely necessary due to the danger that could befall her. I partially agreed with him but I believed he should tell her and not keep her in the dark or worry because that could cause problems as well. I finally decided to answer.
"Well I'm just pushing my flirtation limits today."I told her about how I woke up Reid, how we had kissed twice and been very touchy feely.
"OMG! He must like you I mean why would he do those things." She declared
"Because he was I don't know drunk when he kissed me the second time and he was really pissed about something before he got drunk. I'm a girl and another notch on his belt if he scores with me. Another conquest." I muttered.