Chapter 14
I'm huddled against Dawson when there's a crackling noise and a loud beep over the PA system in the school.
"Testing 1...2...3...testing," comes the voice, then a sinister laugh. It sounds like Matt Caulfeild. No one has seen him since he was expelled for destroying Joey's mural.
Dawson looks at me and I nod.
"So Capeside High how have you enjoyed the show?" he laughs again, "this has little to do with most of you here, I have issues with the following...Pacey Witter, Joey Potter, Dawson Leery, Jen Lindley, Jack and Andie McPhee. Everyone else you are free to go, you six have 20 minutes to be in the cafeteria or we will find you and it will only get worse from here. The clock's ticking."
I grip Dawson's arm. I can hear shuffling in the library and the sound of running. Dawson stands and pulls me up with him. I tighten my grip on his arm. He grabs my hand.
"It's going to be okay, Andie, I'm not gonna let that psycho Matt Caulfield hurt you, I promise."
I nod and follow as Dawson pulls me towards the library. We walk slowly through the library stepping around flipped tables and chairs. As we reach the doorway there's a huge crowd of students and teachers being ushered out quickly by four officers. Then I see Sheriff Witter. He's jogging towards us.
"Dawson, Andie, thank God," he says hugging us both.
"Where are the others? Have you found them yet?" we ask in unison.
"Doug's gone after them," he says, "do either of you know why Caulfield wants the six of you?"
Just then the PA system beeps again.
"Times running out, tick tock tick tock," he laughs, "Oh and Sheriff, we have something you might want so I suggest you send Dawson and Andie to the cafeteria...NOW!"
I begin to shake, Sheriff Witter puts his hand on my shoulder. He looks worried.