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Adult Situations, Language, Sexual Content

Fortunately he just wanted to make sure I was really ready to start practicing. I reassured him I was fine I just wanted to take it slow to start. He was fine with that. He had me change into my suit so he could watch me do warm up laps. Hadn't realized how stressed I was until I entered the water. My power kicked in on it's own and the waters calming effect took over. After a few minutes I shut it down because I heard people coming.

I continued to do laps until coach told me to take a break. I grabbed the bar on the starting block and pulled myself out. I took my cap and goggles off and shook out my hair. I heard a cat call from the bleachers and Sarah was smiling. I shook my head and turned to see four of the hottest guys in school staring at me. I walked over to grab a towel. "Gee your killin me." Reid was leaning against the wall. "Why have you been hiding that rack from us?"

Caleb cleared his throat. "It's okay he's nowhere as bad as my escorts. He's only in the kiddy pool compared to them."

I felt someone touch my back and when I turned Tyler was behind me. "Your dad must not be that strict if you have ink."

Reid was suddenly off the wall and next to him. "No that was my seventeenth birthday present from Em. I was grounded for three months. She even got grounded and she's in her twenties."

"What are they?" Caleb had joined them. I looked forward as his hand ran across one. Pogue had took Reid's place and was watching me.

"The Celtic symbols for the five elements."

"Five." Pogue had moved off the wall and was walking towards me. "There are only four.

I looked behind me as he moved his hand closer to me. Don't freak it's just a guy like Paul or Casey. I felt a shiver of energy when he touched me. "No there are five. Earth, wind, air, fire and spirit." His fingers moved over the lines that connected the symbols. "Not many remember or acknowledge spirit." That's when it hit me. How stupid was I? The last element I had yet to receive. I started to shake.

He moved closer and I could feel his bare chest against my back. "Are you okay?"

"Just a cold chill." Their names were called and he took a minute to pull away. I didn't want him to. I wanted him to wrap his arms around me and pull me closer. I wrapped the towel around me to make my lie more believable.

I started to talk to some of the girls on the team so the guys stayed away. I was glad because I wasn't sure I could handle another encounter like that. When practice was over I was the last to get dressed. Sarah ran up to me and hugged me. "Told you you'd be fine. What was up with Pogue getting so close?"

"I started to have cold chills." I couldn't help but smile at the memory of his touch. I saw Paul walk in. I hugged him when he got close. "I think I got the last element."

"Really. That's great." He pulled away. I knew he was lying. I was terrified of the idea of talking to dead people. "I'll let him know you didn't have any problems." He handed me my helmet and walked away.

"Why'd he give you the helmet?" Pogue was inspecting it. "I thought you were hanging with us."

"I am but if I plan on taking my bike home with me I need it."

"Your bike?" He didn't believe me. No one ever does. I'm to small to handle a motorcycle. When will men open their eyes and see we can do the same things as them. "So we should get going if we're going to drop this off before we leave."

We started to walk and when we got back outside after dropping my stuff off. Caleb and Pogue were the only ones waiting. "They were too excited to wait for us?" Sarah hugged Caleb. "Typical Reid." She started to open the door and pull the seat forward.

I headed for the back seat but Pogue stopped me. "Do you mind riding with me? I want to talk to you."

"Here give them back to me at the game." She handed me her keys before geting in and closing the door. Caleb started the car and pulled out.

"I guess not since they left." I looked up at him and he looked nervous. What did he have to be nervous about he doesn't even like me. "I'll get my lid." I turned and he followed me. Neither of us said anything as we walked. When we got to her room I excused myself and went into the bathroom. I turned on the water and splashed my face. Calm down what's the worst he could say? I doubt Caleb would have left me alone with him if he was going to get pissy. I shut the water off and dried off my face.

He was sitting on the bed next to my lid. I reached down to pick it up and his hand was on mine stopping me. He was standing behind me now. "I'm sorry." Well that wasn't what I was expecting.

"For what?"

His thumb started to move along my wrist. "A lot of things. I should have made you talk to me after the pool incident. You got the wrong idea. I wasn't worried about catching anything. I was worried that I had hurt you. That was a lot of blood." He slid his arm around my waist. "Then there's all the times you thought I was mad at you but I wasn't. I was mad at myself for not talking to you and Aaron touching you and not putting my fist through his face." I just stood there. He was apologizing. The guys I know rarely apologized when they were truly wrong. His hand moved and his fingers intertwined with mine. "Please say something."

"I don't know what to say. I thought you hated me."

"I know and I was too chicken shit to tell you." He leaned down. "I have two more confessions. First the hoody isn't Caleb's it's mine. I tried to make up for it when Sarah told Caleb you didn't have anything else to put on."

"Why didn't she tell me?"

"She was waiting for me to talk to you. She ripped me a new one after lunch." He pulled me closer. "I guess the second is more of a question." He moved his other arms to my waist but didn't let go of my hand. What kind of question could he have? I had a habit of tilting my head when I was thinking and it had moved my hair away from my ear. I suddenly felt his warm breath on my neck as he asked his question. "So you like Mother Goose?"

I froze and I swear my heart stopped. "I don't know what your talking about." He couldn't have known about the book. I gave it to Sarah and she wouldn't show them. Not after keeping my secret from Casey.

"She was holding it and Reid saw the cover. You know how he is. He stole it from her and I ended up with it. I started reading it in English class."

"Is that why you guys have been laughing at me and staring?"

"Caleb yes. Reid is just a perv and will never change." His hand let go of mine and turned me in his arms. "I on the other hand have wanted to do this since the first time you insulted me." His lips touched mine as his arms wrapped around my waist. His tongue ran across my lips asking for permission to enter. He wasted no time when my lips parted. I wasn't sure what to do. I had only kissed Cole the one time and it ended with the garage catching on fire.

I pulled my head away from his and put it on his chest. "I." I tried to figure out how to tell him I had no experience.

"What's wrong."

I looked up at him. "I might read books like that but until now I've only kissed one guy." I laughed. "And trust me it wasn't anywhere near using tongues before we were interrupted. I don't want you to get the idea I have experience at any of this. I'm not even allowed to date until I'm eighteen and even then my escorts will be around."

"I'm okay with going slow. As for waiting to take you on our first date I'm not so sure. Plus there are always ways to steal private moments." He was taking this better than I expected. "So how long do I have to wait?"

"December." I had looked down because I didn't want to see his reaction. Sure it was a little less than two months but that can be an eternity to some. He didn't get a chance to say anything because my phone rang. I knew it was Paul. "I'm on my way."

"Where the hell are you? This isn't helping you gain freedom. I don't know how much longer I can keep him from tracking you down. I told him about you gaining the fifth and he is freaking."

"Paul enough. I'm late because my stitches started bleeding. I needed to stop it before I got there. I only have my cloths for Nicky's and we're suppose to wear our uniforms. I'll be there soon." I hung up.

"You weren't joking about your Dad?"

I pulled out of his arms and grabbed my lid. "No and I can't ask you to live with my stupid rules. It's not fair to anyone." I started to walk towards the door. I felt bad for lying to him but I was tired of them ruining every good moment I have.

His arm caught me around the waist stopping me. "Slow down. We're not going anywhere until we finish talking. Two months isn't that long and I'm a patient man. We'll find a way around the rules. We have Reid on our side and he is the king of rule breaking."

"I can't ask you to deal with my stupid rules."

"Your not I want to. Give us a chance if it's too much or I move too fast just tell me."

"We can't talk about any of this at the game and we can't touch. If Cole thinks I'm breaking the rules he will make me leave."

"Then I suggest we try that kiss again before we leave." He moved my hair and kissed my neck. My head fell against his chest. He kissed it deeper and when he got to the base of my neck he nipped it with his teeth. I moaned and my hand moved behind his head moving it up. I pressed my lips against his. This time I didn't hesitate when he licked my lips. I don't know how long we kissed but he was the one to pull away. "We better get going." When we got to his bike he looked at mine. "You really ride on that?"

I punched his arm. "I may be small but I'm stronger than I look. Don't forget that." I put my helmet on and mounted his bike. I flipped my visor up. "Remember how I said speed wasn't everything? I think you can ignore that this one time." He laughed and showed me just how much he liked the speed his bike was capable of.

When we got there I walked with him to the bleachers so I would know where they were. "I'll be back after I check in."

"Make it quick. I'll figure out a way around the not touching part." If I didn't know better I would say he gave me a Reid look. I didn't bother to look for Cole I text him. "I'm here behind bleacher Four B."

I knew it wouldn't take him long to get here. "Paul said you were bleeding again. How bad?"

"It's fine. I think I caught my skirt on it when I got dressed. I ran out of bandages Sarah said she had some in her room. I told them I would meet them here. Since I have the bike Pogue offered to wait until I was ready to leave."

He moved closer and sniffed. His eyes flashed amber. "His scent is all over you."

"For crying out loud we decided to take one bike. That way I could ride back with Sarah. You need to stop this. I'm not yours." I started to walk away. "I'll be there until the game is over then after we get ready we'll be at Nicky's I don't want to catch you spying on me."

- Pogue -

"Well?" Sarah was standing as soon as she saw me walking up the steps. "Where is she?"

"She's talking to her escorts. She wasn't kidding about them being strict. One of them called and read her the riot act for not being here."

"So things are good?"

"Good enough I need Reid to use his devious mind."

"Tell me what you need." He lived for this shit. "I want to be able to hold her hand."

"That's easy you grab it and hold it. Man you have been out of the game too long."

"No if her escorts see she will have to leave. We have to keep things on the down low until December. That way her Dad won't bitch and she will be eighteen."

"Give me five minutes and I will have your concealment." He ran off only to come back with two blankets. He handed Sarah one and kept the other. "Blankets are a wonderful way to hide things."

"Thanks. Now if we could just figure out how to ditch her escorts for good."

I decided to go to the concession stand before going back. I carried two trays full of stuff. I got drinks for me and Sarah the guys could get their own. The junk food was mine or at least the M&M's.

I saw Casey sitting further up on the bleacher. I stood on the steps and looked right at him. He looked at me. I spoke low because I knew he would hear. "Find a new spot and if I catch you spying I will leave and you won't find me. I'm done being treated like a child." I knew I was getting mad because the wind had picked up. My hair was whipping in the wind. I waited for him to get closer. "I'm not joking. You tell him I'm not a doll you can put in a corner and keep safe. I want a life just like you guys."

He stopped next to me. "If you need me I'll have me cell on. Try and have fun." He kissed my forehead and left. I closed my eyes and stopped the wind.

"Hey you sharing or do I have to beat you up for the Twizzlers?"

Reid was standing up waiting for me to answer. I walked towards them and his eyes went wide. I handed one tray to Sarah and grabbed the before mentioned candy. I set the tray in my spot before I punched him in the arm. "What the hell!"

"I know about the book. You should know that if I catch you laughing about it again." I stepped closer. "It'll be that pretty nose of yours next time." I tapped his nose. I intentionally bent down in front of him to pick up the tray. I sat next to Pogue.

"I told you not to push it. When you gunna learn?" Caleb was laughing so hard Sarah slapped his arm for being rude.

"Shut up Baby Boy or I'll punch you." Tyler laughed but knew he wouldn't hit him.

"If it makes you feel better she punched me to." Reid just bit into his Twizzler. "How did it go?" He held a blanket out and motioned for me to lift the tray. He covered my lap.

"I don't know he just doesn't get it. Maybe it's my fault." I opened one of the bags of M&M's and poured it into my popcorn. I offered him the tray and he took my pop and took a drink before passing the tray back to Reid and Tyler.

"How is it your fault?"

I looked around and when I didn't see any of the wolves I answered. "He's the guy I kissed."

"Did he kiss you or did you kiss him?" Caleb was leaning around Sarah to see me.

"He kissed me."

"Then it's not your fault. He's older and knew what he was doing. If things are as strict as you say they are then I can see where he would think you would be an option."

"Ya but maybe I led him on. I do read those books."

Pogue cut me off. "Even if you flirted a little have you ever stated that you were going to date him when you could?"

"Not that I know of."

"Then he has no reason to think he going to be your boyfriend." Pogue moved his hand under the blanket and he put it on my leg.

Sarah bumped me with her arm pushing me into him. My lips landed on his cheek. "My bad. I should really watch what I'm doing." She was laughing.

"Uh huh." I threw popcorn at her and just to make sure the two behind us didn't feel left out I chucked some at them. Before I knew it we were having a food fight. "Now see what you did. Your such a bad influence on us."

"I learned from Reid." She bumped me again.

"You know it." The announcer said it was half time. Reid stood up. "I need a smoke. Anyone else joining?"

Caleb kissed Sarah and started to walk off. Pogue squeezed my leg before getting up. "You guys need anything?"

"For you to leave so we can gossip about you." I laughed. He put his hands up and ran down the bleachers. "So! Things seem better between the two of you."

"He kissed me." She squealed like a banshee. "Down girl. I'm not so sure it was a good thing."

"Why wouldn't it be. He likes you. You really like him."

"You didn't see his face when Caleb kissed you. It's not fair to him. Hell it's not fair to me."

"I'll help you make time. You can hang at my place and he can come over. Plus we have that English assignment. They can't tell you no. It's half of your grade."

"No but they can insist on everyone coming over to my place. Plus there's things I can't tell him. I will want to and it's not right to keep it from him."

"Trust me he will have his secrets that he won't want to tell you either. Everyone does and it's what you strive for in a relationship. The point of no more secrets." She pulled the blanket off of her. "Wasn't that wind wicked? It came out of nowhere. That is one thing I can't seem to get used to here. Damn weather changes."

I closed my eyes and let my mind remember the feel of him kissing me. Two months. Could we really do this for two months? It's only been a hour and I want to grab him and let everybody see me kiss him. I want him to kiss my neck again. Hell I want him to kiss a lot of places. "What are you thinking about?" He had returned.

I heard them coming back but was content with my thoughts. I opened my eyes. He was sitting on the bench in front of me. Our faces were even for the first time. I could see concern in his eyes. That was the place I never looked and right now I was so glad he wasn't a wolf. His hazel eyes were beautiful. He ran his thumb over my cheek and I could feel him wipe a tear into my skin. I leaned forward and ran my cheek against his as I moved closer to his ear. "Kissing you." I put my hand in his as I pulled back.

He stood up pulling me with him and before I could react we were moving down the bleachers. He wasn't going slow either. It's a good thing Bill insists on me doing several forms of martial arts. He was taking two steps at a time. He was close to six foot and my five foot five frame was leaping more than that to keep up. He kept running and I saw Paul up ahead. He saw us running and wasn't missing the fact that our hands are intertwined. I yelled bathroom as we passed holding my free hand to my stomach. I was hoping Pogue heard me tell him because I knew he was watching. He turned right at the restrooms. Only he didn't stop when we were out of sight he ran into the woods. My back was against a tree before we stopped running. His mouth claimed mine and our tongues beat at each other. His right hand moved my long brown hair as he kissed his way to my neck. He nipped behind my ear and I moaned. He ran his tongue along my thudding pulse before he bit there.

My hand flew to his chest pulling him closer by his shirt. His hands grabbed my legs and lifted me higher. His kisses became deeper as they moved lower. His hand moved my dress shirt out of the way as he kissed my chest. His arm grazed my nipple and I moaned loader. His hand slid lower cupping my breast running his thumb over the nipple. He chose that moment to bite my neck again. My back arched and my hand wrapped into his hair. I writhed against him.

His grip on me slipped and I was pressed against his hardness. I continued to writhe and he moaned into my skin. He pulled away and I could tell by the look in his eyes he was shocked at how far it had gone.

He lowered me to the ground and took a few steps back. Both of us were breathing heavy. "I just planned on kissing you gently. At this rate I don't know if I can behave myself." He smiled and he was okay with that thought. "I almost kissed you after you smacked Reid. Sarah can give a nasty look but I've never seen it combined with a seductive walk."

I felt the corners of my mouth curve up. "If this outfit is already a problem." I ran my hand down my side and he watched it's slow progression downward. "Then you may want to reconsider Nicky's tonight." He just stood there watching me. "We better get back before Paul comes looking. Trust me he will bring others."

We held hands as we walked until we got close to the edge of the woods. I didn't feel any wolves and I let out the breath I was holding. When we got back to the gang he asked Caleb to take me to the dorm. He left quickly. I wasn't sure which one of us was more undone and I was betting on him.

- Pogue -

She looked so sad. I sat in front of her and saw she was crying. I wiped the tear away. I asked her what she was thinking and she replied kissing me. I had been fighting every thought I had of touching her but that was my down fall.

We ran past one of her escorts and she yelled bathroom. I headed that way and into the woods. I moved her in front of me and claimed her mouth. I had kissed a lot of girls but never with this much intensity. I wanted to make her feel everything she did in her dream. I wanted to be inside her thrusting in and out as she moaned.

I pulled away from her and admitted I wasn't sure how long I was going to be able to do this. We had went a lot further than I expected to get. I was pulling her bra away from her breast when I pulled away. There was something about touching her that makes me not want to stop touching her.

I watched her run her hand down her side. Her thumb brushed over her nipple as it moved. I took a step closer. Then she said her outfit for Nicky's was more enticing than her school uniform. I had to get away from her or I was going to kiss her again. I asked Caleb to take her back to the dorms. I left as fast as I could.

I took a cold shower when I got home. I spent the next twenty minutes picking out what to wear. I know it's not an official date but she was dressing for me why couldn't I do the same thing? I chose a tight yet comfortable pair of jeans and a form fitting blue shirt. It showed off my abs. Now lets see how much she can handle before she kisses me.