Revelations (The Revelations Series Book 1) (18 page)

“You know, Sandra, no one likes a bitch,” Dean said as he tossed the Frisbee back to her group of friends. “It’s over between Dylan and you. The sooner you get that through your little bleach blonde head the sooner you can stop embarrassing yourself.”

Sandra leaned close to Dean. “You better be a little nicer to me, or I’ll have to let it slip about what happened between us,” she whispered.

“What the hell are you talking about? I wouldn’t touch you with a ten foot pole,” Dean snapped.

“Yes, but Dylan doesn’t know that, does he.”

“Wow, bitch doesn’t even come close to what you are?” Dean told her.

“You’d be wise to remember that.” Sandra smirked, turned and jogged away.

Dean turned toward Jenna and shook his head. “Stay clear of her. She’s jealous and thinks you stole Dylan from her.”

I just met Dylan yesterday. How could I possibly be the reason they broke up?”

“Couldn’t tell you. Just be careful around her. I don’t trust her one bit.”

“Thanks for the advice.”

“So,” Dean asked putting his arm around her shoulder. “
Is there
anything going on between you and Dylan?”

Jenna smiled. “No, there isn’t. I hardly know him,” Jenna said.

“Just like she barely knows you,” Alex pointed out coming up beside them.

Dean took his arm off her shoulder. “Okay, I get the hint. Stay away from your sister.”

Alex glared at Dean. “At least keep your hands off of her.”

“Yes sir.” Dean backed away from Jenna as Alex walked away to watch some kids who were trying to light the bonfire pit.

“Wow, he’s really protective.”

Jenna nodded. “I’m sorry about that. He promised my parents he’d look out for me.”

“Nothing to be sorry about, if I had a sister that looked like you I’d be that way to.” Dean winked at Jenna who blushed and shook her head.

“Don’t tell me he’s already hitting on you?” Dylan asked Jenna as he came up beside them. “Dean here is the playboy of our group. Just ignore his flirting and he’ll eventually get the hint.”

“Gee, thanks man,” Dean said. “Way to back me up.”

Dylan laughed. “Give the girl a break. She just moved here.”

Dean smiled. “Okay, but she won’t be the new girl in town forever,” Dean joked.

“Hello,” Jenna said laughing. “I am standing right here and I can hear everything you’re saying.”

“That’s the point. Well, I better go tell Alex I was just kidding,” Dean said as he headed off in the direction Alex had gone.

“Do you mind if I get something to drink,” Jenna asked.

“Feel free,” Dylan said as they headed for the cooler. “I packed enough for all of us.”

When they got to the cooler Dylan opened the lid, grabbed an ice tea and handed it to Jenna.

“Is this okay, or do you prefer soda?” he asked as he grabbed one for himself.

“It’s fine, thanks.” Jenna sat down on the blanket and opened the can.

“So, I never got the chance to ask you how you like it here?” Dylan asked as he sat down beside her and popped the top on his can.

“So far, I like it. Not too sure about some of the girls.” Jenna nodded toward Sandra who was across the beach watching their every move. “But, besides that it’s a nice little town.”

Dylan shook his head. “Yeah, sorry about that. I guess she’s not taking the breakup very well.”

“You think?” Jenna asked laughing.

“I don’t understand,” Dylan said. “I tried to be nice about it, but she just can’t seem to get it through her head that it’s over.”

“Some girls are like that. I personally feel that life is too short to be with someone who doesn’t want to be with you.”

“True,” Dylan said. “But enough about Sandra; how did you like the gang?”

“They seem really nice. Thanks for introducing Alex and me.”

Dylan smiled. “Good, because they all said they liked you guys. So I guess you’re officially a misfit.”

Jenna laughed. It was nice to talk to someone besides Alex. Dylan seemed so different from the other boys she knew back in her hometown and his friends were the kind of kids she could see herself hanging out with. She smiled as she watched the sun set over the horizon. She couldn’t help but glance at Dylan who was watching some kids try to light the bonfire.

“Come on,” he said as he stood up and held out his hand for her and smiled. “Let’s go see if we can help get the fire started.”

Jenna met Dylan’s smile and let him help her up. “By the way,” she said as they walked over to the pit. “Thanks for keeping your word and not abandoning me here tonight.”

“Not a problem. The one thing you should know about me is that when I make a promise, I keep it. Besides, you’re easy to be around.”

Jenna lowered her head and smiled. “Thanks, you’re not so bad yourself,” she said. Jenna looked up at Dylan as he turned toward her. Her pulse began to race as their eyes seemed to lock on one another.
No
, she thought,
this can’t happen. I can’t allow myself to start liking him
. She broke eye contact and lowered her head once again.

“So, what’s the problem?” Dylan asked Dean who was standing near the bonfire with Alex.

“They can’t seem to get it started; something about wet wood,” Alex told Dylan.

“Let me see if I have any extra gas in the back of my truck,” Dylan said. “That’ll get it started.” Dylan headed toward his truck.

“So,” Alex asked Jenna as he came up beside her and pulled her away from the pit. “I saw you talking to Dylan.

“Yeah, so,” Jenna asked.

“Well, he likes you. I can tell by the way he looks at you.”

Jenna shook her head. “You’re crazy,” she told Alex as she cast a glance at Dylan. “We just met.”

“Listen, Jenna, I know making friends is important to you, and that’s fine. But, a boyfriend will only lead to trouble, because sooner or later you’ll want to tell him the truth and it’s that truth that will put him in danger.”

Jenna turned and faced Alex. “You don’t have to remind me of that. I know that…” Jenna tensed up as a cold sensation hit her back. She turned to see Sandra standing there with an empty cup.

“Sorry, I tripped,” Sandra said as a slow evil smile spread over her lips.

Jenna dug her fingers into the palm of her hand to keep from smacking the smirk off Sandra’s face. “You know damn well you didn’t trip.”

Sandra got right up in Jenna’s face. “Listen here, Dylan’s mine and you better stay away from him,” she snapped.

“I have no interest in Dylan,” Jenna insisted as a new unexpected sensation started to surge through her. “But, after only knowing you for less than an hour I can see why he dumped your sorry ass.” The sensations radiated up her arm. A moment later the bonfire roared to life.

“Hey, hey!” Dylan exclaimed stepping between them. “Sandra, back off. I know you’re still pissed I dumped you, but you have no right to take it out on Jenna just because you got it in your head that we’re dating. So, why don’t you go back to your little group and we’ll stay here.”

“I don’t have to…”

“
Go, now, Sandra
!” Dylan exclaimed pointing towards her group across the beach.

Sandra pivoted on her heels and stalked away like a toddler being given a time out.

“I’m sorry. I can’t believe she did that to you,” Dylan said looking at the back of her shirt. “She really soaked you didn’t she? Do you want me to see if I have an extra shirt in the truck?”

Jenna shook her head. “No, I’ll be fine, but would you mind taking me home.”

“Are you sure? I’ll make sure Sandra and her group stay away from you.”

“I think its best we leave. We’re obviously not wanted here,” Alex said as he glared at Sandra who was looking at them and laughing.

“Okay, just let me tell my friends I’m leaving and grab my stuff.”

“You don’t have to leave, you can come back,” Jenna told Dylan.

“No, that’s okay. I think I’ve had enough myself. I’ll be right back.”

Jenna and Alex watched as Dylan walked away. “Are you going to let her get away with that?” Alex asked her.

Confused, Jenna shook her head. “What do you mean?” she asked.

“I know I said to keep your abilities in check, but you can’t let her get away with treating you like that. You didn’t do anything to her.”

Emotions clouding her judgment Jenna smiled. Alex was actually going to let her teach Sandra a lesson and she was so pissed off that she didn’t care if it was right or wrong. All she cared about was that it was going to be fun. She looked toward the keg of beer that Sandra was standing near and gently flicked her wrist. Sandra screamed as the hose filled with beer and sprayed her until she was drenched, then went limp again. Jenna smiled
. That felt good
, she thought as she watched Sandra trying to ring her shirt out while still wearing it.

“Isn’t karma a bitch?” Dylan announced as he rejoined them. “We’re leaving just in time. First the fire lights by itself, then the keg hose goes crazy.”

They drove back to the orchard in silence. Jenna was too angry to talk. She couldn’t believe she allowed herself to use her abilities like that. But, she had to admit it felt good to see Sandra get what she deserved.

JENNA
tossed and turned the entire night. Even though Sandra had deserved it, she was upset over what she had done. She knew her mother would never have approved, but it had felt so good to give her a dose of her own medicine.

That wasn’t the only thing bothering her. She was certain she had been the one who had started the fire. She had felt the anger boiling up inside her, then the fire had roared to life and she’d felt better. Not less angry, just somehow better. This terrified her. Fire was the one element she had yet to learn how to summon and control. If it was anger that helped her summon it, she would have to learn to stay calm, especially around Sandra until she figured out how to keep it under control.

She woke up around 10 a.m., which was later than usual for her. She rolled her eyes and moaned. Knowing she couldn’t stay in bed all day she reluctantly pushed her blankets off and sat up. She climbed out of bed, put her robe on and headed downstairs for some juice. Arlene was in the kitchen loading the dishwasher.

“Good morning, sleepy head,” Arlene said looking at the clock.

“Good morning,” Jenna replied grabbing a glass from the cabinet and pouring herself some juice.

“Dylan was asking for you this morning. He told me what happened last night, and wanted to make sure you were okay.”

“I’m fine.” Jenna took a seat at the table. “Just can’t believe that I’m already on someone’s hate list.”

Arlene came over and sat down. “I wouldn’t worry about it. I’ve heard about that girl and she’s the last person I would care what she thought of me. She likes being the center of attention and thinks you’re taking Dylan’s attention away from her. You know,” Arlene said shaking her head. “I never understood why Dylan started dating her in the first place.”

Jenna laughed. “That’s what his friend Dean said last night.”

Arlene leaned toward Jenna and patted her hand. “Just remember you’re a bigger person,” she told her.

Jenna nodded. “I know. Girls like her have pushed me around my whole life. I’ll try to ignore her, but it’s not going to be easy.”

“I know, but still try. The last thing you want is people thinking you’re a bad seed.”

Jenna shook her head. For someone who was looking forward to going to school again she was beginning to dread it. At least she had Alex to back her up if she needed it.

“So,” Arlene said, “I saw that you only brought one suitcase. How about we do some shopping?”

“Shopping?” Jenna asked. “I have a few decent clothes to get me through the summer.”

“If you’re going to have to deal with that girl, then I want you looking good.” A smile appeared on Arlene’s lips. “If she’s going to be jealous then give her something to be jealous about.”

Jenna tried to suppress a giggle, but it escaped. She couldn’t believe Arlene just said that. “Okay, I’ll go. But I don’t think Alex will. He hates shopping.”