Chapter 1
I sweep up the diner as people pile out, it was closing time 11 and the diner was a mess.
" Hey I have somewhere to be so you have to clean up" My ass of a manager tells me. I just nod. It had been 5 months since I left home, it was winter now, almost Christmas and it would be another holiday spent alone. It had been 5 months without seth I still thought about him everyday. Without him I was lonely, uncomplete. I hadn't talked to him since the day I left, it killed me but I knew he didn't want anything to do with me or else he would've seen me off or at least called me. He probably has a girl by now, I hadn't dated since seth. I almost did, but it just didn't feel right. I hear a jingle the door open. I kept sweeping.
" Sorry we're closed!" I call out
" I think you can make an exception" I hear someone behind me, a familiar voice, one I hadn't heard in person in too long. I spin around. Jake and Paul stand in the door way. I run and tackle jake in a hug.
" What are you guys doing here?" I squeal as he sets me down
" What no hug for me?" Paul says extending his arms. I grin and give him a big hug .
" We've come to get you for Christmas duh" Jake says " And don't say anything because we called your boss and talked some sense into him" He grins at Paul
" you guys are the best" I smile " Does sam know I'm coming?" I ask
" No one knows, it'll be a surprise" Paul says giving Jake a look
" What?" I ask
" Nothing " They say in unison. I shake my head
" Alright well let's go, we have a long way back" Jake says. I nod and close up shop quickly and then meet them outside.
" Is it snowing in La Push" I ask in anticipation while we're on the way
" Of course" Paul answers. I grin
" Good, I haven't seen snow in too long" I reply " So how is everyone?" I ask
" Good, Emily and sam have set a wedding date" Jake says
" I knew that silly I still talk to em and sam" I say
" ok, um Rachael and I got engaged" Paul says a wide grin on his face
" Congrats!" I say giving him another hug
" thanks" He smiles
" I'm so happy for you guys" I say smiling. He nods
" Really nothing else happened" Pauls says shrugging " oh leah has a boyfriend named Trent" Paul says
" Do you guys like him? Is it her impring?" I ask
" eh, he's kinda a pretty boy, and no it's not" Jake says. I punch his arm
" Be nice" I laugh a little
" How are you?"Jake asks
" Tired as hell school and three jobs is hell" I chuckle an then yawn
" Sleep, we'll be back when you wake" Paul promises. I nod and slowly drift off into sleep.
Flashback
" Sam I can't come home" I explain to him trying to be as calm as possible
" Hell Cassie it's thanksgiving" He says angrily into the phone
" I'm sorry sam you know I have work" I tell him pulling my legs to my chest as I lean against my bed in my dorm.
" Cassie just give up this charade and come home" He tells me
" Sam i'm not leaving" I reply, we had this conversation too many times these past months
" Mom rather have you waste her money and be happy than not and be miserable" He argues
" I'm not, okay it's my decision" I tell him a bit annoyed
" Whatever Cassie" He says " I have to go, take care" And with that the line goes dead
FF
" Cassie" Paul Coos "We're here" He says. I sit up rubbing my eyes
" Morning sleepyhead" Jake says unloading my things. I look around Sam's house. A bright grin comes to my face.
" What did you tell sam when you came to get me?" I ask them
" That we were going out" Paul says shrugging. I laugh
" you guys are idiots" I chuckle. I get out of the car, the house is quiet, not it's usual noisy self. I was nervous what if they didn't want to see me? What would Seth say?. Jake opens the door and walks in and then Paul.
" How fast did you guys drive?" I ask
" You don't want to know" Paul says chuckling
" Where have you guys been?" I hear sam say
" out" I hear Jake reply. I finally work up the courage and step inside. Emily's in the kitchen with Sam. No one else is to be found. My eyes trail to the couch where my heart stops. Seth is sitting on the couch with some blonde haired beauty completely making out. I try to look away but I can't. This isn't happening, I start to freak out and breath rapidly not that anyone had noticed me yet. He was sitting on the couch his back faced away she was in his lap her legs on either sides of him, I could see her tongue go in and out of his mouth. I wanted to disappear, gag.
" Cassie?" Emily's voice breaks my trance as I look her way. Sam looks too. I see seth look out of the corner of his eye, he stands up, the blonde falls to the ground with an oof.
" Seth what the hell?" The girl says slapping Seth on the shoulder, he stands still his eyes still on me.
" Hi?" Is all I manage to spit out. I stand there frozen unsure of what to do, to say. A strong hand grabs my arm and saves me pulling me out of the room and into mine.
" Cassie! Good to see you" I hear quil, I finally return to my senses and turn around
" Why are you guys in my room" I ask forcing a small smile. I look around everyone I mean everyone is in here. The T.V.'s on, there's food everywhere.
" Well clean it up, don't worry" Jared promises
" We're hiding from Sierra" Quil says and then makes a gagging sound
" Who?" I ask sitting on my bed
" You couldn't have missed her" Jared says rolling his eyes "Huge fake boobs, died blonde hair, the one sucking face with Seth" He says. Again the pit in my stomach
" Oh" Is all I manage
" Thank god you're home to talk some sense into that boy" Leah says chuckling. I look to Leah, she's sitting on my couch with a boy I assumed to be Trent. I hear sam yelling, I give a confused look to the boys.
" Sam hasn't been too happy with her, let's just say she's been kicked out more than once" Jake explains
" Well no one wants anyone to get it in on their couch especially when that someone is your sister's ex" Quil says. An awkward silence follows. Jared hits the back of Quils head which results in quil tackling Jared. I chuckle and head over to Leah and her boyfriend.
" Leah, how are you?" I say smiling lightly
" Alright, oh by the way this is Trent. Trent this is Cassie" She says. I smile politely
" Nice to meet you" I smile warmly
" You too" He replies
" mom's been going crazy on Seth. She hates Sierra. She'll be happy to see you're home" She says with a chuckle
"Does everyone think I'm getting back with seth?" I ask. They all look at each other for a moment before nodding.
" pretty much" They all say at once. I shake my head. The door opens, I'm expecting to see Seth and blondie but Emily comes through the door.
" Guys, lunch is ready" The guys all get up at once and scramble for the door. I shake my head and chuckle. I stood up, I was really hoping blondie left with seth, at least blondie.