Cassie had just moved to Chance Harbor after her mother's death a month ago. She wasn't too excited about moving. She was leaving her friends behind and everything she had known. She'd never gone anywhere outside of California so she didn't know what to expect from this small town in Washington.
As she got to her grandma's house, she realized that she'd be starting her life over. At least she knew one person here even if it was her grandma. She got out of her car and was welcomed by Jane at the door. Cassie, I'm so glad you're here. She gives her a big hug. Hi, grandma, Cassie says. I shouldn't have let you drive all the way here alone, Jane says as she still holding onto her. Well, it's not like I gave you a choice, Cassie says as she lets her go.
Jane stared at her granddaughter trying to study her. How are you? Cassie puts on a smile and answers, I'm good. But they both knew that wasn't entirely true. Jane hugs her again. I'm really glad you're here. Let's go inside.
After getting the tour of the house and getting acquainted with her mom's old bedroom, Cassie felt a little overwhelmed. She didn't know much about where her mom grew up and much about her life here in Chance Harbor. And it didn't help that she'd be going to her new school tomorrow where she knew no one. All she wanted was to go back to California but she couldn't, her mother was dead. She had nothing there now.
Cassie had gotten up early so that she could locate all her classes before school started. As she's walking through the halls and looking at the school map, she bumps into someone. Sorry, Cassie says.She looks up and faces a taller girl with piercing green eyes. You should be, she says. Cassie wasn't sure if she was being rude or not.After a few awkward seconds, the girl smiles. You're the new girl, aren't you? Cassie assumes she wasn't being rude and smiles. Yeah, that's me. The girl bites down on her bottom lip for a second then smile again. You're very pretty. Again, Cassie was unsure what the meaning behind the things she said were. Before Cassie could answer, the girl walked away and joined a shorter brunette across the hall.
Cassie watched her go. "You're very pretty." The words played out in her mind. Did she know? Cassie thought. The girl couldn't have known that she wasn't straight. Cassie didn't really give off that vibe usually. That's Faye. Resident bad girl. Cassie turns and sees a girl standing before her. She's convincing. They both weren't sure if that was meant to sound sarcastic or not. I'm Diana. You're Cassie Blake, right? She gave her a welcoming smile. Yeah, Cassie says. Diana extends out her arm to shake hers. I know you're grandmother. It's a really small town. Cassie shakes her hand. The bell rings. You should stop by the boathouse after school. It's where everyone hangs out at. It's right by the water front, you can't miss it. So stop by and I'll show you around. Diana starts walking away. All right. I'll see you there, Cassie says.
Diana seemed nice. But there was something about Faye that caught Cassie's attention. She needed to know why she was the resident "bad" girl.
Later on, Cassie went to the boathouse after school. She didn't really want to be there. All day she felt like people were staring at her. She knew it was because she was the new girl but because it was such a small town, everyone noticed. She didn't want to be noticed. She just wanted to mix in with everyone else already. She spots Diana sitting in a booth by herself. Hey, you made it, Diana says. Cassie sits across her. Yeah, I didn't get lost. Diana hands her a menu. Feel free to order anything, it's on the house. Cassie looks at the menu. No, no. I can pay for my food. Diana smiles. My boyfriend Adam's dad owns the place. He doesn't mind. Cassie looks at her and smiles. Are you sure? Diana looks over at Adam by the register. Absolutely. But you know what? I'll be right back. I have to go get something. She gets up. Okay, I'll be right here, Cassie says. Diana leaves. Cassie watches her go. So she has a boyfriend. I guess she really was being friendly and not in a flirting way, Cassie thought.
She goes back to looking through the menu when Faye and Melissa walk over and sit across from her. Cassie looks up at them. Diana's a hottie, you should totally make a play, Faye says with a smirk. Melissa looks at her. Stop it, Faye. Faye looks at her. What? It's true. Melissa looks back at Cassie. I'm Melissa. It's nice to meet you. She extends her arm to shake Cassie's hand. So she knew? Cassie thought.
And I'm Faye Chamberlain, Faye says. Cassie looks at her. Yeah, I know. We met. Sort of. Faye doesn't keep her eyes off her. And now it's official, she says. Cassie stares at her unsure if she was flirting. Hey, sorry to hear about your mom, Melissa says. Cassie looks at Melissa wondering how she knew. Thanks, she says. And your father? Where is he? Faye asks. Cassie looks at her. He died shortly after I was born. The smile on Faye's face went away. My father's dead too. But I still have my mother. Cassie assumed she had a hard time speaking about her dad. You've probably met her. She's the principal, Melissa says.
Do not let her smile fool you. She can be bitchy, Faye says. Cassie smiled politely. Faye got a sly smile on her face. Diana's cute, don't you think? Cassie looks over at Diana who was talking to Adam. She wasn't exactly going to come out to these people that she barely knew. And she really does go for the sad, delicate type. I mean just look at emo boy over there. Faye looks Cassie up and down checking her out. Melissa gives Faye a look like she should stop. Cassie doesn't take the bait. You know, I'm not feeling all that delicate so I think I'm going to go. You two have fun. She gets up and leaves. Faye watches her go. Maybe she's not into girls, Melissa says. Faye looks at her and smiles. Even if she's not, I could make her into girls or even just me overnight. Melissa smiles. Really? Because it doesn't look like she's interested in getting to know Diana like that. I really think she's straight. Faye was overly confident. She knew she could have anyone that she desired. And right now, she wanted to have a conquest with the new girl.
You're so on. I'll have her in my bed by the end of the week, she says. Melissa laughs. We'll see, Faye. And if you don't? Faye tries thinking of something lame she'd do if she didn't win the bet. If I lose, I'll—Melissa interrupts. You'll strip for the nerds in our drama class. Faye scoffs. Gross. But whatever, that's just a little peep show for them anyway. But if I win, what'll I get? Melissa thinks about it but Faye already thought of something. How about you finally let me get a try? I know you're hooking up with Nick but I want a turn. She bites down on her bottom lip. Melissa felt flattered and a little curious as to how hooking up with Faye could be like. She extends her arm out. Okay. Do we have a deal, Faye? Faye shakes her hand. That easy? Melissa smirks. No, I just know you're not going to win but we have a deal. Faye stands up. You didn't say anything about using our magic. Melissa grabs her hand. No magic, Faye. No spells to make her want you, okay? Faye smiles. I hadn't even thought about that. I just meant that I could use it to my advantage and not on her. Melissa knew Faye well enough to know she wouldn't follow the rules. Don't cheat or the deal's off. I don't think she knows anyway.
They both look out the window at Cassie who was getting into her car. I think she needs a nudge, Faye says. She uses her magic to make Cassie's car stall and not turn on. Then Melissa joins and helps her make the engine overheat. Smoke starts coming out. Cassie tries to get out of the car but they made the locks get stuck. Are you purposely trying to make me win? Faye asks. Melissa smiles but doesn't answer. The engine then bursts into flames. Both look over in shock because things just got dangerous. Help me put it out, Faye says. Melissa looks away. No, let her put it out. Let her find her power. They watch as Cassie tries to get out of the car as the flames grow. Come on, Cassie. Put it out, Faye says. After watching for a few more seconds Faye couldn't wait. It looked like Cassie couldn't do it so she runs out to go save her. Using her magic she puts the flames out and unlocks the door then grabs Cassie out.
A group of people had come out to see what was going on. Faye held Cassie in her arms and took her to a nearby bench to get some fresh air away from the car. Are you okay? She asks. Cassie looked up at her. Yeah. Thanks for saving me, she says. Faye nodded her head. Cassie looks back at her car. I just don't understand what happened. Faye tried avoiding eye contact. Your car caught on fire. Diana comes over. Hey, are you okay? What happened? Faye stands up. I think her engine blew out. Diana looked at Faye suspiciously. No way. That was something else. You saw it. It went up in flames, Cassie says. Diana looks back at Faye. I actually have to get going. Maybe you could give her a ride, Di. Faye leaves before Diana starts asking questions. It's okay. I'll just call my grandma, Cassie says. Diana looks back at her. No, it's okay. I don't mind. I'll give you a ride, she says.
Diana was trying to avoid getting to the car fire incident but Cassie kept bringing it up. Maybe it was ready to die out on me. I did just drive it over a thousand miles here, she says. Diana parked the car in front of Cassie's house. Yeah, that's probably it, she says. Cassie wasn't ready to get out yet. But then the doors wouldn't open. Diana knew Cassie wasn't going to let this go easy. Maybe you panicked and locked them when you meant to unlock them. Cassie looks at the locks on the car door. No, I'm pretty sure I know how locks work. There are only two functions of them. And then how did the fire get put out?
Diana avoided eye contact because she hated lying and already had her suspicions on how the fire even started. By itself? She says. She knew that was a lame excuse but didn't know what else to say. Cassie looks at her. If you say so, she says sarcastically. Diana was desperate to change the subject. So how was your first day? She asks. Cassie looks at her like she should already know. They both awkwardly smile at each other. Never mind, she says. Diana looks out at the road then back at Cassie who was looking back. So how long have you and Adam been together? She asks. Diana looks away for a second. Almost three years together, she says. Cassie smiles. He seems nice. Diana smiles back. He is.
And what's the deal with Faye? Is she always like that? Cassie asks. Diana looks back at her. Like what? Cassie didn't know how to describe it. Like a bitch? Diana asks. Cassie smiles. Well, I know you guys are friends and I don't mean it in a bad way but…yeah. Diana seemed amused. Don't worry, everyone has different opinions of her. But she wasn't always like that. She used to be really nice and sweet until…until last year.
Diana got quiet. What happened last year? Cassie asked.Diana shook her head. It's nothing. Forget I said that. Cassie notices there was something more behind what Diana had said but it seemed like she didn't want to talk about it. And as much as Cassie wanted to know more behind Faye's "bad" girl rep, she didn't bother asking more. Okay. Well, I should head inside. Thanks for the ride. She gets out of the car. You're welcome, Diana says. Cassie heads up to her house.
After dropping Cassie off, Diana headed up to Faye's house to confront her about earlier. She rang the doorbell and waited. Faye answered the door. What are you doing here? She asks but she already knew why. What did you do to Cassie's car? Diana asks. Faye tries not to smile. Why do you assume that I was the one that did it? She keeps a straight face on. Did you? Diana asks. Faye couldn't hold it anymore. She smirks. Faye, that was stupid and reckless. You risked exposure, Diana says. Faye rolls her eyes. I was testing her, she says. She walks past Diana and leans on a rail. We all wanted to know. I just cut to the chase. Diana sighs. You could've hurt her. Faye knew Diana was trying to guilt trip her and put her in place. I didn't mean for the whole car to go up into flames. That was her. Her energy connected with mine. Everything you said about the circle is true. With her here, we have real power now. Diana knew that was true. We have to be careful, we can't control it now that she's here. Faye liked having more power but she didn't want to be careful. We should tell her. Diana looked back at her. No. She just lost her mom. She needs time. And we all agreed to take it slow. Faye gets annoyed. No, you said to take it slow and we all nodded. I never agreed to anything. Diana knew Faye was rebellious on binding the circle. We're going to do this my way, Faye, she says. Faye stands up. Yeah, that ship has sailed. Diana was getting irritated with Faye's behavior. Do not push me, Faye. I mean it. Faye steps closer to Diana and smiles. Do you want to try that again? 'Cause I didn't quite buy it, did you?
They have a stare down.Faye was trying to get Diana caught up with the whole circle thing they'd discussed before but Diana wasn't buying it. What is this really about, Faye? Are you trying to completely avoid having any contact with me again? Faye sighs and walks past her heading for the door. Not everything's about you, Diana. Besides, it doesn't really matter if we have any contact or not. I've already had my way with you, what else could I want? She opens the door and heads inside. You wanted me, remember? You're the one that wanted me to leave Adam for you. You wanted to be with me, Faye. Faye just stood at the doorway. That might have been the case then but you chose Adam and I don't want you. I haven't for the longest time. Diana knew that when she chose to stay with Adam it had affected Faye. Faye had changed. She wasn't nice anymore and she treated people like nothing, all because Diana wouldn't leave Adam. Diana was the one person Faye actually wanted a relationship with and Diana had rejected her. She broke Faye's heart leaving her to become Chance Harbor's bad girl. Goodnight, Diana. Faye shuts the door leaving Diana outside.
The next day, Cassie found herself alone at home. Her grandma had gone into town so she decided to go look for her after having breakfast. As she's in the kitchen cooking, she heard the doorbell ring. She walks over to answer it. It was Faye holding a basket with stuff inside it. Faye, what are you doing here? She asks. Faye lets herself in. I thought I'd bring you over a house warming basket from my mother and I. Cassie takes the basket from her. That's nice of you two. Thanks and tell your mom I said thanks too. Cassie goes put the basket down on a table. Maybe she isn't such a bitch, she thought to herself.
Faye follows her into the dining room. What are you cooking? She asks. Cassie turns back to her. I made pancakes. Um I'd ask you to join me since I'm home alone but I'm sure you've already had breakfast. Faye smiles. Actually I haven't. I wanted to drop this off first thing in the morning. Cassie smiles. That's nice of you. Have a seat and I'll serve you some coffee before breakfast. She goes into the kitchen. Faye sits at the table. Oh, that's not the only thing you'll be serving me, she whispers to herself. Faye looks over inside the kitchen and sees Cassie trying to reach up a cabinet to get some plates. Faye smiles and gets up to go help her.
Need some help? She asks. Cassie blushed. Yeah, they're too high up for me to reach, she says. Faye was a couple of feet taller than Cassie. She easily grabbed the plates and handed them to her. No worries. Aren't you glad I'm here? Cassie smiled. She was definitely attracted to Faye and Faye was definitely not straight. Yeah. I was alone and bored before you got here. Faye smiled. She knew Cassie was trying to be subtle about her obvious crush on her. Well, we could do something fun so you won't be bored. Faye steps forward. Cassie got nervous. Like what? Faye looked her up and down. Like…this. She leaned in and kissed her. Cassie felt butterflies and like sparks flew between them.
All of a sudden the lights in the room started flickering. The water for the coffee started boiling rapidly making the kettle whistle and making them pull back from the kiss. What's going on? Cassie asks as she goes turn off the stove. I don't know, Faye says. But she knew it was because their energies came in contact at a high level. The lights went back to normal and the mood had obviously been ruined. I should actually head back home. I'm sure my mom's waiting for me, she says. Cassie nodded her head. Yeah. Faye leaves. Cassie starts thinking about the weird stuff that's been happening since she moved here. The whole car thing, the stars on her bedroom ceiling moving around and the curtains she closed, opening by themselves. There was no way she'd imagine any of that.
It's a small town it shouldn't be that hard to find her, she says. Cassie was walking by the boardwalk when she runs into Diana. Cassie, hey. How are you doing after yesterday? Diana smiled but Cassie wasn't really in the mood to sit and chat. Not that great. Have you seen my grandma? Diana shook her head. No, I haven't. Is something wrong? She says. Cassie looks around. You have no idea, she says and starts walking away. Try me, Diana says as she follows her. Do you know how my car caught on fire? Cassie asks. Diana knew but she wasn't about to tell her. No but I'm sure a mechanic might know. Cassie wanted to go search for her grandma by herself. Don't worry about it. It's just another thing on my list of crazies. This town is a freaking side show. Diana stops her from walking away. What do you mean? She asks. Cassie looks at her. Look, never mind. I just need to go find my grandmother. She starts walking away. Diana starts thinking about telling her the truth. Cassie, wait. I think I may be able to help you.
They'd gone to the woods where the abandoned house was located. Where are we? Cassie asks as she follows Diana up a trail. You'll see, Diana says. They go past some trees and there was the house. Diana looks over at Cassie. It's okay, Cassie. She leads the way into the house. What is this place? Cassie asks as they go up some stairs. Come on, Diana says. They go up to a room. Faye and Melissa were there. Finally, Faye says. Nick and Adam emerge from another room. What's going on? What are you all doing here? Cassie asks. We want to explain something to you, Adam says. I didn't want to tell you like this but I have no choice, Diana says. She has a right to know, Faye interrupts. Know what? Cassie asks. She looks all of them. Who you are, Diana answers. Cassie looks around confusedly. Okay, this is getting really weird. She backs up into Nick. There's no reason to be scared, Adam says. Then will someone tell me what's going on? Cassie asks. Diana looks at Faye then back at Cassie. Look Cassie, I know this is going to sound crazy but that fire yesterday…I don't know how to say this um…we're different. You're different, Diana says. Faye rolls her eyes. Oh for god's sake, spit it out! She stands up and walks over to Cassie. You're a witch. A full blooded, 100% witch. We all are. There. Done.
She looks back at Diana and then back at Cassie who didn't know how to process what she just said. This is crazy. Adam steps closer to her. The truth is our ancestors are part of a legacy that dates back to 1692. Cassie doesn't even know how to react. You guys are saying I'm a witch, she says. Like your mother and her mother, Melissa says. Diana takes out her book of shadows. Each family has a book like this one. It lays out each family line. Cassie looks at the book. It contains thousands of spells. We've been practicing but without a full circle of six , we can only do really lame ones, Melissa says. Faye smirks. Like open locked doors, she says. Or curtains, Nick says. Cassie looks at them. Or set cars on fire, she says.
That was Faye's fault, Diana says. Cassie looks at Faye. Sorry, it got a little out of hand, she says. Cassie looks at all of them. You guys are seriously messed up, she says as she tries to leave but Faye stands in her way. Get out of my way. Faye grabs her arm. Don't pretend you don't believe us. Deep down you know it's true, she says. Cassie just looks up at her. What's true is how crazy you are. How you all are. She pulls her arm free from Faye's grip. Take it easy, Faye, Adam says. Faye blocks Cassie's exit again. We can't just let her waltz out of here. She'll go tell her grandma, Faye says. No one can know about us. This has to stay a secret, Diana says. Cassie pretends to not want to leave. Fine, she says. While Faye lets her guard down, Cassie runs out. Great, Melissa says.
Adam and Nick go after her. Melissa goes up to Faye. Guess you're going to lose now, she whispers it at her then leaves the room. Faye turns to Diana. Nicely done, Diana. Faye goes join the others to search for Cassie. They'd split up and go in different ways. Faye spots Cassie standing in the woods obviously lost and not knowing which way to go to get out of there. Lost much? She asks her. Cassie quickly turns and takes a step back. It's not as crazy as it seems, Cassie. Faye carefully takes a step forward just as Cassie takes another step back. Yes it is. It's insane. All of you are insane, Cassie says. Faye slowly walks toward her. Our parents had a circle just like ours, she says. Cassie shakes her head. Can you hear yourself? No, my mom wasn't a witch. I would've known. Faye tries to reach for Cassie's hand but Cassie didn't let her. She still didn't trust her. It was all covered up. There was an accident. Something went wrong, people were killed. So they abolished witch craft. The expression on Cassie's face still hadn't changed. I don't believe you. Faye stares at her. You're not the only who's lost a parent. And neither am I. We all have, she says. Cassie stares at her. Her expression softened a little. There's no such thing as witchcraft and magic. I don't believe in it. I can't. Faye stares at her. She needed Cassie to want her again. Let me show you.
Faye looks around to make sure they were alone. She grabs a wet leaf from the ground and places it on Cassie's hand. Just trust me. Cassie looks up at her green eyes and nods her head. Faye puts her hand under Cassie's. That tingly feeling you feel is your energy coming in contact with mine. Now close your eyes, Faye says. Cassie does as she's told. Concentrate on the water and repeat this with me. "A drop of water as light as air." Faye closes her eyes. A drop of water as light as air. They repeat the spell three times but keep their eyes closed. Then they both open them and see the drop of water floating in the air. Are you doing this? Cassie asks. Faye looks around. No, we are. They notice the drops of water floating around them.
Faye stares at Cassie feeling so drawn to her. Cassie looks up at Faye. Next thing they know, they're both leaning in to kiss. Their lips meet and this time nothing strange happens. Their kiss becomes more intense and Faye starts pulling up Cassie's shirt but then she felt her hands being pushed back. What's wrong? She asks. Cassie pulls her shirt down. I can't. I can't do this, Faye. She runs off again. Faye sighs. Cassie wasn't easy but Faye loved a challenge. And she knew that this bet was far from over.