A/N Hey guys. This is my second fanfic and I'm not really good so feel free to give constructive criticism.(hint, hint, review). Also I couldn't stand the parting between Cassie and Jake! They're, like, the cutest couple ever. To you Cassie and Adam fans, I mean nothing against him. You'll even be seeing Adam more in this fanfic, anyway;) So yeah, Enjoy!

Cassie's POV

I can't believe he's gone. Seeing him drifting away on that boat, I had to stop myself from shouting his name and diving into the water after him. He cared. That's all that matters for now. He actually cared despite what everyone else said. Tears were forming at my eyes, and I quickly hid my face.

Adam grabbed my shoulder softly. "Hey, it's going to be okay now", he said comfortingly. I nodded, but couldn't imagine everything would be the same ever again. I looked at Adam, I still love him, I really do, but he will always belong with Diana and I love Jake, too. Why does everything have to be complicated? I thought sadly.

As we drove back, my thoughts were still on Jake. His handsome, brooding face. Those thoughts were just a substitute for what Jake was in person. Despite his I-don't-care attitude I knew he cared about me. That there was something between us. The night he rejected me all made sense now. He never wanted to me to get hurt, and he thought pushing me away was the right thing to do. I won't forget you Jake, I promised to myself silently. I'll always be right here waiting.

One year later...

Adam's POV

"What do you want to do today?" I asked the Circle as I slung my backpack over my shoulder. I looked at Cassie. She smiled tentatively at me.

"We could go to the Boathouse", Diana suggested, one arm around Holden, her boyfriend. I looked at Cassie. I knew she never really got over Jake almost a year ago. Her personality is still how it used to be, only with some sadness in them. Like her eyes, for instance. They used to be bright with positiveness. Now you can always see the sadness in them.

"Sounds good", Cassie replied trying to sound excited. We started towards the boathouse. As we sat down at a table, Melissa suddenly gasped and Cassie looked like she's seen a ghost. There, standing outside the boathouse wasJake Armstrong. He looked like he was searching for someone. When he spotted Cassie, his face lit up and he gave a small smile. Cassie rushed outside straight into his arms. I couldn't help but stare sadly after them.

Cassie's POV

I couldn't believe it. It was Jake! I rushed outside straight into his waiting arms. Jake clutched me tightly, like as if I was going to disappear anytime. I felt his wet tears on top of my head, and I sobbed straight into his shirt. He rubbed my back soothingly.

"Shhh, it's okay", Jake comforted me. I had to stop for a second and look at him to check if he's actually real. I couldn't believe it. Jake was back. Jake is back, I thought excitedly in my head as the news finally sink in. I felt frustrated at him now. All the feelings I've been keeping in since he left me poured out. Hurt, anger, sadness, frustration.

"You jerk!" I shouted at him. "You leave for a one whole year and just come back?" Jake sighed and looked sadly at me.

"You're right, I can't just walk back without an explanation", he said. "Where to start? Well I guess you're wondering why I left. I did it for you, Cassie. I left to protect you." At this news, I was shocked. I never thought of it that way. I always thought he left because he couldn't stand seeing me after everything or some other selfish reason. But he did it to protect me. I glowed happily at this thought. I smiled up at Jake.

"Go on", I said. Jake smiled blissfully at me and held me tighter.

"I'm just glad you're safe", he murmured into my ear. "The council decided you were dangerous and headed off to kill you. I only stopped them just in time. I had to kill them and I have been on the run ever since. You wouldn't know how much I just wanted to come to Chance Harbour and whisk you away with me", he said wistfully at me.

"Why didn't you?" I asked disappointed. He sighed.

"My promise to Adam Conant. I promised I wouldn't come back ever again." At this I was seething with anger at Adam. How could he decide who I can't and who I can associate myself with? "Then I realized I had no choice but to break that promise and come back. You all are in grave danger, Cassie". I felt the warmth that had enveloped me since Jake came back extinguished. So he came back not to see me again, but to save the Circle. Jake must have known what I was thinking because he added, "I came back especially to see you, Cassie. I promise. All along it was my promise to Conant that kept me away. But I waited too long." He leaned in and kissed me with such passion I thought my heart would burst. His lips moved rhythmically over mine and and tongue brushed slightly over my lips, and I open them, allowing him entrance. He swept his tongue over mine, dominating me.

Someone cleared their throat. We quickly broke apart. I looked around and saw the surprised faces of Melissa, Diana, and Holden. I stared into the pissed faces of Faye, and Adam. Adam was practically seething in anger. I immediately felt guilty. I wouldn't admit it, but I might still have feelings for Adam.

"What's he doing back?" Adam sneered. I stood protectively in front of Jake.

"You're all in trouble", Jake told us. Everyone looked at each other surprised.

"What is it, Jake?" Faye tried seductively. Jake barely gave her another glance.

"It's the witch-hunters."

A/N Sorry this was short. Review and I would write more;) Also if you have any ideas, pm me?