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Chapter 3

"So you're the one Shane mentioned about the room. Come on and sit down." I went and sat on the couch since he was sitting in the chair I was in earlier. "I'm Michael, and your not eighteen, so this is going to be a real short conversation."

He got to the point quick. "No I'm not eighteen, but I'm in college and my name is-"

"Don't bullshit me. And I don't care what your name is. We don't take anyone who's not legal. Your not eighteen. It's a good bet your not even seventeen. I'm sorry. Shane and I have to worry about the age thing. All it takes is you living here and-"

"Actually your wrong."

"What?"

"Your wrong. I am seventeen. I turn eighteen next week. I graduated a year early because of how smart I am. I'm used to living with guys. I lived with four of them back in Ipswich. You don't have to worry about anything. My brother knows that I'm moving off campus. I can pay for rent. As for the age thing there's nothing to worry about there, because I'm not like that."

"Wait, your brother knows? What about your parents?"

I looked away and tried to hide the tears that welled up in my eyes. "My dad died a few months back." A tear slipped free. I turned back towards Michael. "My mom stays too drunk to worry about me. My brother and I have always taken care of each other."

"I'm sorry." He moved over next to me. "What happened to your head?"

I laughed a little. "Um, Me and Monica Morrell had a disagreement today. She hit me. I hit her, then she shoved me down the steps." He started probing at the cut and the swelling around it.

"Are there anymore?"

"What?"

"Bruises? Cuts? Your not going to drop dead on me are you?" I couldn't help but laugh.

"I'm fine. This is the worst of it. Believe me I've had worse."

"What's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing for you to worry about. It's something that happened a little while ago."

"Tell me about it." I was hesitant at first.

"Well basically this guy came to the school. He didn't like my brother, me or any of our friends. He put two of my friends and me in the hospital. End of story."

"What happened to him?"

"Don't know. He just disappeared." He sat there staring at me for a moment.

"Alright. You can stay, but the first sign of trouble and your out." My reaction shocked me. I jumped forward and gave him a hug.

"Thank you." I pulled back and stood up.

"Where are you going?"

"I need to get some books out of my car. I'll be right back." He got up and followed me to the door. "What are you doing?"

"I'm going to watch you from the door. This town's dangerous at night."

"Yeah, Eve told me about the vamps. Don't worry. I can handle myself."

I ran out the door gabbed my books from the front. I also grabbed my sweat pants and my Spenser swim team sweater from the trunk. and ran back to the house with no problem. Michael sat in the chair playing his music, while I sat on the couch and done homework."

When I finished my homework I was going to go to bed. I was putting my books back in my bag when Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls started playing.

And I'd give up forever to touch you

Cause I know that you feel me somehow

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be

And I don't want to go home right know

And all I can taste is this moment

And all I can breathe is your life

Cause sooner or later it's over

I just don't want to miss you tonight

"Hey Pogue." Michael raised an eyebrow at me. I just put it on speaker phone that way I could still collect my things and put them away.

"Hey Abby."

"Why do you insist on calling me that?"

"You love it and you know it."

"Whatever Christian."

"You got a death wish Danvers? What are you doing anyways?"

"I got you on speak phone because I am getting my school work together."

"What's that music? I don't think I've heard it before."

"That is actually Michael playing his guitar. Have you talked to Cay?"

"Yeah were all getting ready to go to Nicky's. He said you was looking for a new place to stay. What happened with the dorms?"

"Don't want to go into detail right now. Let's just say even though I'm out of Ipswich, I still have a Kira to bitch with."

"Please tell me you haven't been fighting?"

"Okay, I haven't been fighting."

"Your lying."

"What can I say. She hit me first, and before you say anything I did not run my mouth. I only do that to Kira and Aaron. Although Monica probably deserves a few choice words."

"Ab's please try to stay out of trouble. Were not there to back you up."

"Don't worry Pogue. I'm fine and staying out of trouble."

"Oh theirs something I need to talk to you about."

"What's that?"

"Family stuff." I grabbed my phone and took it off speaker.

"Is everything okay?" Pogue was quiet for a moment. "Pogue what happened?"

"Abby. We think Chase might be back."

"No." I said quietly. "How?" I said a little louder.

"We've been feeling someone use. Big time. It hasn't been Caleb or me. Reid and baby boy say its not them."

"It's not me. I haven't." I looked over at Michael. He just gave me a questioning look. "It took Caleb and I both last time. Not to mention what Dad did."

"I know. Don't worry about it right now. We'll all be there Saturday. You ascend next week. I wouldn't worry about anything till then. If he's after your power we'll be there with you and we'll stop him this time. For good."

"Alright. I believe you. You guys go to Nicky's and have fun. Make sure you keep Reid out of trouble. And no letting him and Ty around Aaron. You know he always starts fights. At least now they wont be over me.""Aaron will find something else to fight with him about. You just stay safe. I love you Abby."

"Love you to Pogue. You guys watch out for each other. I'll see you Saturday."

I flipped the phone closed. I was totally zoned out when Michael spoke.

"Hey is everything okay with your family?"

"Yeah. Their fine."

"So Pogue your boyfriend?"

"Actually he's an ex boyfriend. We dated two years ago. Were still close friends."

"So why does he call you Abby?"

"Oh. Um my full name is Abigail Clair Danvers. Pogue calls me Abby. My bother calls me CD, Ty calls me baby girl, and Reid calls me Clair bear. They all have a nick name for me. Well I'm going to go to bed. Long day and all. I'll talk to you more tomorrow. You can ask me anything you want."

"Deal. See you tomorrow."