Erm, I'm not sure if you guys really like this story or not but here's the next chapter. I have a feeling it will probably take a while for me to get like the storyline going better but yeah.
Catlover1080 - There will be pairings as the story goes on but it won't be straight away. I'm not sure who I'm going to pair with who yet though.
Every days the same,
She fights to find her way.
She hurts, she breaks, she hides and tries to pray.
She wonders why, does anyone ever hear her when she cries
''Diana'' Upon hearing her name the young brunette turned around to see Jane, Cassie's grandmother walking towards her down the street. She stood there unsure of what to do, wondering why she wanted to speak to Diana and if it had anything to do with what happened the other day in the abandoned house.
Diana really had no idea what she was meant to do. After they left and went home that was it. Cassie had obviously been trying to avoid everyone who was there when she freaked out. Not showing any interest in the circle at all, it was like it didn't even mean anything that she just found out she was a witch. Not reacting to something like that... only meant that worse things had probably happened to her and Diana couldn't help but let her mind wander back. The image quickly flashing into her head of the bruises that covered Cassie's torso and back. How did she get them? Who did it to her? Cassie had quickly brushed it off saying that it was only a one time thing and had only happened once but Diana couldn't help feel that she was lying. Not wanting to press her and push her away anymore she dropped the subject. It's not like she could do much anyway when she was being ignored by her.
As soon as she had spoken to Cassie she felt some sort of connection. She wanted to be her friend, wanted to be there to help her but she had to find a way in. She wouldn't be able to help her until she trusted her and judging by things it was going to take a while to gain that trust but she was still willing to try. The distress, fear and pain on Cassie's face everyday in the hallway pained Diana, she couldn't stand seeing her like that. She could see her slowly breaking down bit by bit on her own but again with no idea why she didn't know what to do.
''Diana?'' Jane's voice snapped Diana back out of her thoughts as she looked at the women stood in front of her.
''Sorry was thinking about something'' She replied back smiling politely.
''I wanted to ask you a favor'' Jane spoke getting straight to the point, waiting for a response Diana just nodded encouraging her to carry on. ''I was wondering if you would keep an eye on Cassie this weekend, stay at my house'' She started. ''I'm going away for the weekend and don't want to leave her alone, something is bothering her but she wont tell me and to be honest, its starting to scare me''
''I get what you mean... she completely broke down the other day for some reason and it took a while to get her to calm down'' Diana paused taking in the expression on her face, knowing that this was new information and regretting saying anything. ''But yeah I'll do it'' She smiled again.
''Thank you Diana'' She paused for a moment. ''I actually leave tonight, is that alright with you?''
''Yeah sure, it's fine'' She smiled once more before saying she had to go home and pack some stuff for later that day. As she started walking home she couldn't help but wonder about how Cassie was going to react about her grandma basically dropping a babysitter on her for the weekend. To be honest, she could picture Cassie just nodding blankly and not saying anything. That's the best response most people ever seemed to get from her. Even in class when the teacher asked her something she was just shrug and look down at the desk. Most of the teachers were clearly getting frustrated with her but couldn't really complain when her grades were apparently above average.
Soon enough she found herself stood in her doorway as Jane gave her a spare key for the house saying that Cassie would be unlikely to answer the door. ''Ill give it back to you when you get back'' Diana said nodding as if to confirm her own statement.
''I think you should keep it'' Jane started confusing the girl. ''I have a feeling you're the only one she actually trusts slightly, you might need it again'' Diana just nodded again still not really understanding what was going on as Jane walked down to her car and drove off.
Turning around she found her dad stood behind her in the hallway as he rose an eyebrow at her waiting for her to explain what was going on. Around 10 minutes later Diana stood from the sofa saying that she should probably head over to Cassie's. She quickly ran up the stairs grabbing the bag that she had already packed and ran back down the stairs and out the front door after waving goodbye to her father.
Standing in front of the house Diana reached up slowly to knock. Waiting for a moment and not hearing any signs of anyone moving to get the door she reached for the key she had been given, unlocking the door and walking into the hallway. She had been in this house a few times as a kid along with the others in a circle. So, knowing her way around she headed up the stairs to the spare room dropping her bag on the bed before walking out to find Cassie. Finding the only room with a light on Diana walked in to find it empty, glancing around the room confused she noticed the light coming from the bathroom door that was slightly open. She walked over towards it slowly, knocking lightly before pushing it open after getting no response. There, she saw Cassie curled up into a ball on the floor crying. Her arms wrapped tightly around herself.
Diana instantly dropped to her knees next to the girl, she brushed the hair from Cassie's face causing her to finally look up at Diana. She quickly wiped her eyes sitting up allowing Diana to pull her into a hug before speaking up.
''Why are you here?'' Her voice cracked as she spoke.
''Your grandma asked me to stay here whilst she was away...'' She spoke deciding to be straight with her and not lie. ''Why are you crying, what's wrong?'' She asked before Cassie could object to anything.
''Thinking about my mom'' The way her voice sounded, Diana couldn't help but think she was lying but then it was a valid reason so she couldn't really say anything.
''I'm sorry'' Was all she said as they both fell into silence just sat side by side on the bathroom floor until Cassie decided to get up silently and walked out the room. Diana was quick to follow her into her room. The tension between the two was starting to make them both feel slightly uncomfortable, neither of them knowing what to say to each other until Cassie asked a question shocking Diana.
''So I'm really a witch?'' She asked, her face blank displaying no emotion.
''Yeah.. your mother was and so is your grandma'' She said warily, confused by her sudden interest after days of not speaking to anyone about it. Cassie just nodded as she fell back into silence. Diana just sighed getting up and walking back into the spare room where her bag was, talking out her phone she dialed her boyfriend, Adam.
''Hey'' his voice sounded almost instantly through the receiver.
''Hi'' She responded quietly racing concern.
''What's wrong?''
''Nothing I'm just... worried''
''About what?''
''Cassie'' She stated causing silence to fall on his end of the line for a moment.
''Why?'' The confusion was evident in his voice.
''I don't know... something's not right and then she just suddenly asked if she was really a witch before just going silent again'' She sighed, running a hand through her hair frustrated. ''I don't know what to do with her''
''Just give her some time, she'll come around. Then you can get everyone to bind the circle'' He spoke. ''Diana seriously, don't worry about it for now. She's probably just freaked out by everything''
''That's the point though... I don't think she is''
''Diana, don't worry about it'' He said sounding distracted and not really knowing what else to say to try and comfort her slightly. ''Look I'm sorry I've got to work, the boathouse is getting busy. I love you'' He said hanging up as Diana just sighed sitting there, going over everything in her head again trying to come up with reasons that made the whole situation seem better but she only came up blank every time.
At the boathouse Faye and Melissa were both sat in their usual booth. Discussing the girl that seemed to be on nearly every ones mind.
''We have so much more power with her here now'' Faye said smirking. ''Seriously though, what was up with her the other day, is she a freak or what''
''Don't say that Faye, you have no idea what it was about''
''Oh and you do?'' She shot back getting no response. ''Since when did you like her anyway, shes only been here for a few days and she already seems to have everyone running around after her like lost puppies''
''It's not like that Faye'' Melissa was getting annoyed with her best friend. All she ever seemed to speak about was other people and not in a positive way.
''Of course it's not'' She smirked again ''Don't worry, it'll soon change. I say we have some fun with her'' Melissa raised an eyebrow at her friend, not liking where this conversation was going. ''Oh don't worry, it wont be that bad'' With that she stood up from the booth starting to walk away as Melissa just watched her concerned. Taking out her phone she rang Diana, drumming her fingers on the table whilst waiting for her to pick up.
''Melissa hey''
''Hey, is Cassie with you?''
''Er, yeah why?''
''Faye's planning something I don't know what but keep an eye on her.'' Diana laughed slightly.
''Don't worry I already am. Her grandma asked me to stay with her whilst she was away. Turns out shes not the only one worried about her''
''Just watch out for Faye ok, I've got to go cya'' She quickly hung up on her friend before getting up and running out after Faye.
Diana was stood in the Blake's kitchen cooking. She didn't exactly know what Cassie liked or if she was even hungry but she definitely was. Hearing a smash followed by a loud thud from upstairs Diana jumped, quickly taking the pan off the stove before sprinting up the stairs into Cassie's room. She wasn't in there, instantly she went to the bathroom trying to open it but it was locked.
''Cassie!?'' Diana called through the door. ''Cassie!?'' She tried again before looking down at the door knob. ''Lock unlock'' She said as she heard the door click pushing it open and stepping inside. She stopped moving when she saw glass covering the floor. Looking around she then saw Cassie sat on the floor staring blankly ahead, blood covering her hand. ''Cassie?'' She questioned putting together the pieces in her head, she had punched the mirror; shattering it. Carefully stepping around the glass on the floor she took Cassie's hand looking at it. She muttered a quick simple healing spell that she had learnt and watched as the cuts on her hand slowly faded to scars. Diana tried to get Cassie to talk to her or even look at her but she just stayed the same, a blank expression. Giving up for now she ran out and down the stairs to the cupboard to find a dustpan and brush to clean up the glass.
Once that was done she sat on the floor in front of her, just staring at her. Questions were running through her head constantly. Why did she punch the mirror? What was wrong? Why wasn't she even moving? What was she thinking about? Each question was going to have to remain unanswered and she knew that was unlikely to change.
Cassie was completely lost in her own world. Punching the mirror had just been an reaction at first, she wanted the thoughts to disappear from her head but they wouldn't. The part that scared her the most, is that the pain actually felt good, it almost numbed the rest of the pain in her body completely. That was until Diana had come and healed her. Now she felt nothing but the pain from her memories. It had been bothering her more than usual lately and she didn't know how to stop it. She guessed being away from him meant she had more time to think, whereas when she was with him she didn't. She was always on edge waiting for something to happen, for him to do something to her but now she was free... and had the time to remember. She needed a distraction but didn't trust anyone. She didn't even trust her grandma right now, she felt like the whole world was against her that's how she had always felt, but now it was caving in. Trying to suffocate her. There were times where she just wanted it all to end, she felt like giving up but she never did, in the hope that one day her life would actually get better.
Her emotions quickly changed to anger. He had done this to her. He had screwed her up inside more than anybody knew. He had taken everything; her childhood, her personality. He had left her dead inside. She wanted so badly for him to pay for what he had done but then she remembered everything, how scared of him she was. She wouldn't even want to go near him and that's when the memories came back again. Her mind was set on a loop going through the same train of thought over and over again.
She finally managed to drew herself from her thoughts, noticing how Diana was no longer sat in front of her. Getting up she walked to the sink, running her hand under the tap to wash the blood off. She took one look at where the mirror used to be before walking out and down the stairs. She noticed Diana sat in the living room with a plate on her lap. Ignoring her she went straight to the kitchen looking for something to drink, to try and numb everything. Looking through what she knew was her grandmas liquor cupboard she pulled out a bottle looking at the label before laughing.
''What the hell'' She said out loud to herself at the fact her grandma had a bottle of vodka hidden in the cupboard. Not caring about anything else she unscrewed the lid quickly taking a swig from the bottle as the liquid travelled through her, burning the back of her throat. Wanting to feel the effect on her she took a few more longer swigs from the bottle before deciding to take it upstairs with her.
Diana hearing the noise in the kitchen got up to see what Cassie was doing but just missed her looking through the hall to see her heading back up the stairs with a clear bottle in her hand. She sighed again, following her into her room to see her sat on her bed with a already nearly half empty bottle of vodka in her hand. She hated to be treating her like a little kid but she wasn't helping herself. She walked over taking the bottle away from her.
''Hey!'' Cassie complained glaring at Diana. ''Give it back''
''No'' Diana stated simply.
''Why not'' She said continuing to glare at her angrily.
''Because you're acting like an idiot, punching the mirror. Trying to drink your problems away. I want to help you but I don't even know what is going through your head or what happened'' Diana's voice started to rise more with each word she said. ''This isn't going to help you at all! Why are you being so stupid! You're only making it worse for yourself. There are people that want to help you but no you would rather destroy yourself even more'' Diana finally looked to meet Cassie's eyes only to find them full of tears.
''GET OUT'' She screamed but she didn't move. ''GET THE FUCK OUT'' Cassie screamed again causing a lamp across the room to smash. Diana stepped back shocked at how her anger was fuelling her magic. She quickly turned walking out the room, shutting the door behind her. She stood there for a moment listening as she heard Cassie sobbing from the other side of the door. Diana wanted to go and comfort her but she knew better then that. Instead she just decided to go back downstairs and finish her dinner.
Cassie woke up from yet enough nightmare. Trying to calm herself she took deep breathes. It wasn't real. It wasn't real. She kept thinking over and over again to herself. Sighing she looked over to her clock... 4am. She didn't feel like going back to sleep. Getting up and dressed she walked over to her school bag ripping a piece of paper from her notebook she wrote a note to Diana deciding that she should at least try.
Diana
Couldn't sleep, gone for a walk. Don't know when I'll be back.
Cassie
With that she left the note on her bed before grabbing a jacket and walking down the stairs quietly sneaking out the front door. She froze, she could of sworn she saw someone watching her through her peripheral vision but turning in the direction she saw nothing. Shoving her hands in her pockets she headed down the road not exactly sure where she was going but she just kept walking but knew she wasn't going to stop for a while. She just needed to clear her head.
The first thing Diana did when she woke up was check the time. 9:12am. She groaned rolling over and burying her head in the pillow for a moment before deciding to get up. Walking into the bathroom she quickly changed into some clothes before heading down the hallway. Seeing Cassie's door open she looked in, the room was empty and the lamp near her bed was still on. There was a piece of paper on her bed. She quickly read over the note sighing and heading down the stairs. Just as she reached the bottom of the steps Cassie walked through the front door. Looking over at her, Diana took in her appearance, the dark bags under her eyes.
''Cassie what time exactly did you go out?''
''Erm, like four?'' She shrugged walking towards the kitchen as Diana stood there shocked. She had been out for nearly 5 hours during the middle of the night.
''Where did you go?''
''For a walk.''
''For nearly 5 hours?'' Cassie just nodded taking out a bottle of orange juice from the fridge before pouring some into a glass. Diana just shook her head unsure of how she was supposed to react.
''Was it me who made that lamp break last night?'' She asked out of the blue.
''Yes, now there's 6 of us here we have more power''
''Why?''
''Because we have a full circle'' She looked at Diana like she had grown another head so she continued. ''A full circle is 6, one from each family. Now your're here the circle is complete'' She just nodded
''Oh''
''We need to bind the circle'' She said deciding to just say it now.
''What?''
''Bind the circle, with you here we have more power. It's harder to control, which is why when you were upset last night the lamp shattered. Simple things such as anger can fuel your magic now. Binding the circle will give us more control over our powers'' The pair fell into silence again for a while whilst they both moved around the kitchen getting their own breakfast. Cassie was the one to break the silence.
''I'm Sorry'' She said quietly looking down at the floor.
''What for?'' Diana asked confused.
''Last night'' Her gaze stayed on the floor.
''Cassie...'' Her sentence trailed off as she waited for Cassie to look up. She didn't so Diana walked around the room and went to tilt her chin but stopped when Cassie flinched from her touch jumping back looking at her with scared eyes. Diana was confused but decided now wasn't the time to ask more questions. ''You don't have to be sorry, you're obviously dealing something that is hurting you. I know you don't trust me but I am here for you okay?'' Cassie just nodded in response smiling weakly at Diana.
Cassie knew she was only trying to help. She was actually considering telling her everything, she didn't know why but she felt some soft of pull towards Diana. Although she didn't exactly trust her yet she knew that once she had known her for longer she would be able too.. Maybe she just tell her, get it off her chest, but then her mind went elsewhere. What if Diana didn't want anything to do with her after she told her? If it was too much baggage for her to handle? Cassie didn't think she could take telling someone and losing them. That was her biggest fear apart from him coming back. With that in mind Cassie spent most of the day just lost in her thoughts alone, only talking when asked a question about something. She was having a mental debate, going through the pros and cons of telling her.
It would get it off her chest... It wouldn't be this huge secret that she had been hiding any more. Someone would be there, they would know why she reacted to things the way she did. They could help her... maybe. She wasn't certain but was starting to warm up to the idea more. She really needed a friend and Diana was already trying to be that for her.
Meanwhile Diana was doing the same, thinking. Trying to figure out the girl in front of her. The fear in her eyes earlier this morning in the kitchen worried Diana. She had never seen someone so scared over something so little. All she wanted to do was make Cassie looked at her but she had acted as if her touch had burned her skin. The theories and ideas were swarming around her head, sadly she couldn't find any positive reasoning for her behaviour. She decided to try to talk to Cassie, to get some more ideas but she was mostly getting one worded answers. She didn't give up though, she knew she would break through Cassie's wall soon enough.
She just didn't expect it to be as soon as it was...
Faye was bored sat around the house. Her mom was doing some work to do with school which left her just sat on the sofa watching TV. For a Saturday evening there was some pretty shit shows on. During the commercials she heard the doorbell ring but didn't move.
''MOM DOOR'' She shouted through the house but upon not hearing any movement she muttered something under her breath getting up and walking to the door opening it to find a man dressed in black looking at her with a glare. ''Can I help you?'' She said in her usual bored, annoyed tone.
''I was looking for a...'' He paused for a moment as if trying to remember but he new exactly what her name was. ''Cassie Blake'' Faye groaned, why was everyone so interested in this girl.
''She's not here. She doesn't live here'' She stated about to close the door but he put his foot out stopping the door.
''Do you know where I can find her? It's important'' Faye groaned.
''I'll write down her address wait here'' She disappeared back into the house before returning shortly after with a small slip of paper in her hand. He held his hand out for it impatiently. ''Now now, why are you so interested in this Cassie girl?''
''It's none of your business'' he part growled at her through clenched teeth causing Faye to back up after handing him the slip of paper. He was giving her a bad vibe but she didn't want him stood on his porch any longer then he needed to be. As soon as he was gone she shut the door returning back to the sofa to find something to watch on TV ignoring the nagging feeling in her gut that something was wrong. Why should she care anyway right?
Back at the Blake house Cassie had just gone to find a DVD to watch finding herself bored and actually free from her thoughts for once. As she was in her room the doorbell rang, she started heading down the stairs to answer is when Diana beat her there opening the door slightly so that Cassie was stood behind it but still in her sight.
''Hi, who are you?'' She asked smiling as usual.
''I'm looking for Cassie Blake'' The voice made Cassie's skin crawl, she would know that voice anywhere. He had found her. She froze instantly looking at Diana with wide eyes, tears instantly springing to her eyes. Diana noticed this as her eyes flickered to Cassie's for a moment. It was the same look of fear from earlier on that day, she saw Cassie shake her head, no.
''She's not here''
''I know she lives here, where is she'' He demanded glaring down at Diana. Knowing that she already lived here she couldn't exactly saying she didn't so she went for something else.
''She's gone away for a few days'' Diana spoke calmly trying to be as convincing as possible.
''Are you sure about that?''
''Yes.'' Diana spat not liking this guy one bit. Without another word he turned and headed back down the front path as Diana closed the front door turning to see Cassie stood there still frozen, her whole body shaking. ''Cassie'' Diana breathed pulling her into a hug. ''Who was that?'' Cassie just shook her head. ''Was he the one who hurt you?'' Cassie didn't respond to this and Diana instantly knew it was. ''Why is he here, what does he want?''
''Me'' Cassie whispered.
''Why?'' Diana was beyond confused.
''I've had some trouble with him lately'' Cassie spoke not mentioning about how she had been putting up with him for her whole life, how he was here to hurt her.
''Okay well I'm here he can't do anything to you. We'll tell your Grandma when she get's back-''
''NO'' Cassie shouted quickly causing the lights to flicker slightly. ''You can't, it will just worry her''
''Cassie-''
''Please, you can't'
''Ok, I don't like this but okay. I got a bad vibe from him''
Little did they know they were going to have to face issues from him much sooner then they had expected. Not just them but the whole circle. He was about to cause problems for them all, especially Cassie and Diana. She was about to find out a whole lot more about Cassie and her past. Learning about more pain then she could have imagined that she had gone through.
