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Reid's Addiction

Chapter 2: Tears & Interrupted Moments

Reid

I stood with Baby Boy at Nicky's, my arm propped up on his shoulder as we watched Abbott and Brody play pool. When it was Ty's turn, I sighed, pulling back, and let my eyes wander the crowded bar.

And somehow they found themselves traveling to the table where Caleb sat with Cass, his arm protectively around the back of her chair, and Pogue. It took everything in my power not to march over there and whip Golden Boy's ass but by some miracle, I didn't.

I glanced back over at Cass and she was staring back at me. She smiled softly, the corners of her lips barely moving, but it was enough to make me grin and wink back.

Then a hand clamped down on her shoulder, causing her to gasp like she'd been electrocuted.

Caleb's dark eyes met mine from across the room and the warning in them was clear: Stay away from my sister.

I didn't feel like dealing with a pissy Caleb tonight so I sighed, turning back to the game and leaned down to take my shot, sinking it into a pocket. Ty clapped a hand on my shoulder, grinning as we took Abbott and Brody's money…again.

"Dude, you hungry?" Ty looked up at me and I shrugged.

"A little…Grab me a Coke and some fries, man." I said, slapping his shoulder once before walking in the direction of Caleb and Cass's table.

I grinned at Cass, who smiled, tucking a strand of her pretty dark hair behind her year. Caleb actually snarled and Pogue tried not to laugh, knowing I was playing Cale for fun.

I plopped down in the chair next to Cass, my arm going around her shoulders. "Hey, Baby Girl." I grinned, watching her blush a little and lean back against my arm.

"Hi, Reid." She giggled, smiling up at me and I swear, it was the hardest thing I had ever done to not kiss her then.

"Reid," Caleb snarled my name and I looked up at him, absentmindedly playing with Cass's hair.

"Yeah, Golden Boy?" I smirked, saying it just to piss him off and he glared at me darkly, his hand clamping down on Cass's arm.

"Go. Away." He growled and Cass glared at him.

I scoffed, lifting my arm away from Cass, standing up. "Jeez, Cale. Let her breathe, why don't you."

Caleb snarled and stood, like he was gonna punched me, which pissed me off, so I stormed up from my seat.

"No, don't!" Cass cried, jumping up in between us, her hands on my chest, trying to push me back. "Reid, don't. Come on, let's leave. P-please."

I looked down at her, genuine fear in her eyes. So I took her hands in mine and glared at her brother, testing his last patience. "Cass, let's just leave, okay? I'll take ya home."

"You're not going anywhere with her, Reid." Caleb snarled, his hand gripping my arm.

Now I was really starting to get pissed off. "Caleb…get. Off. My. Arm." I growled through my teeth, letting my arm go around Cass's waist while I used the other to shove off Caleb.

"Caleb! Leave him alone!" Cass cried, pulling me away from her brother. "He's not doing anything wrong so just leave us alone, please!"

Caleb glared at me-again-before looking down at his little sister. "Fine! Take her home, Reid! But if she's not there when I get back…you're dead, alright?"

I raised my eyebrows at him, my arm going around Cass's waist tighter. "What am I gonna do, Caleb? She's your sister, not some piece of white trash. So don't act like I'm gonna treat her like that."

I turned around, taking Cass with me, towards the pool table to get Baby Boy's keys. We walked out into the muggy night, towards Ty's Hummer when Cass stopped me, looking up at me with pleading eyes.

"Reid, please. Let me talk to Caleb tonight and sort this out…I really don't wanna ruin your guy's friendship or anything…" She looked nervously back at Nicky's.

I took her hands in mine. "Look, Cass. Let me worry about your brother. He's pissed off at me, not you, okay?"

She swallowed nervously, glancing back at Nicky's. "Alright…But I'm sorry he's like that." She laughed softly as we started walking to Ty's truck. "And you ask why I don't have a boyfriend."

I smiled nervously and tried to imagine any other guy with her but I couldn't-I only saw me. "Ha-ha. Yeah…"

She bit her lip and avoided my eyes as we walked to the truck and I thought I had screwed up. When we finally reached Ty's Hummer, she stopped, turning to face me.

"But thank you, for doing that, Reid. It…was really sweet of you, actually." She finished with a smile and I felt my heart skip a little bit.

I shrugged, looking down into her pretty brown eyes. "No problem, Cass. It's what I do, being your 'brother' and all…" I said with a little bit of regret. I absolutely hated being her 'brother'. It just wasn't good enough for me and I didn't feel like being charged with incest.

"Right…" She looked down at her feet the back up at my eyes.

"So…How 'bout that ride home?" I asked nervously, cracking a smile at the end.

She smiled brightly, getting into the passenger seat of Ty's Hummer and I got in the driver's.

Cassie

I may be forbidden to date Reid but Caleb never said anything about having a crush on him…I was allowed to have loopholes and by God, I was gonna find every single one in this twisted plan laid down by my barbaric older brother.

Reid drove down the wet road, showing that it had rained a little bit while we were inside Nicky's. I could feel his eyes shift over to me every now and then and I was thankful for the darkness that he couldn't see me blushing.

"So, uh…" Reid started quietly and I looked at him. "Cale…he's really protective over you, isn't he?"

I shook my head, laughing coldly. "More like a mother. I mean, I do absolutely nothing to bug him but he acts like I'm a bother to watch or something…Then why does he babysit me?" I exploded and instantly regretted it when Reid's eyebrow rose.

"Cass…you know he's been up-tight ever since…" He swallowed, refusing to say his name. "But he's only doing it to protect you…We're so thankful that you were up in New York with Lauren's family during that time. I mean, who knows what that sick piece of—" Reid cut off, obviously trying not to cuss, which was hard for him, but he somehow succeeded. "Well, we don't know what he would've done but we do know he would've used you against in any way he could…"

I swallowed the bile that rose in my throat and I tried not to think of the sick person Reid was talking about. Sure, after I'd gotten home from Fall Break with Lauren I was curious because my 40-something-year-old father passed away and why Cale was so torn up about some chick named Sarah, who'd dated him then dumped him after "it" happened. I was even more curious after Pogue and Kate split, after being together since freshman year but I could tell Pogo didn't want to talk about it so I didn't press him.

And I also noticed how the boys never Used as much anymore.

That was the biggest shocker to me because I knew Reid and Ty were the types to Use to cheat in pool or just for the heck of it. But Cale cracked down on it, making sure none of the guys Used as much anymore, if at all.

Reid took my silence as if I was angry and he reached across the gearshift and put a hand on my arm. "Cass…I didn't mean you're a liability or anything…"

I looked back at him, smiling. "I know, Reid…I was just thinking of what exactly went down while I was gone. I mean, it must've been really bad for Kate and Pogue to break up, not that I liked her or anything…"

Reid shook his head, smirking. "Let's just say she didn't take Pogue's Power very well…She and Sarah left town together and none of us honestly give a damn where they went."

I smiled softly. "I know Cale's not over her…I'm not stupid."

He shrugged, putting his hand back on the steering wheel and the spot he touched my arm was on fire. "Well, I mean, he loved her enough to risk his life against a member of the Covenant who was supposed to be dead but wasn't…How could he take it well?"

I shrugged and looked out the window at the passing colony houses until Reid finally turned on the old gravel road that led up to the Danvers mansion. He pulled to a stop in front of the gates and got out with me, walking up to the front door.

Reid

I watched Cass as she unlocked the front door of the mansion, waving me inside behind her. I followed her into the living room, seeing Mrs. Danvers sitting in the old chair by the fireplace, cigarette in hand, shot of whiskey in the other.

"Mom, why aren't you in bed?" Cass murmured, walking over to her mother.

Mrs. Danvers turned around in her chair, smiling softly at her daughter then seeing me over her shoulder. "Oh, hello, Reid."

I nodded, leaning against the doorframe of the living room. "Mrs. Danvers…"

Cass smiled softly at me before turning back to her mother. "Mother, why aren't you in bed?" She repeated, putting a hand on her mother's shoulder.

Evelyn Danvers looked up at her daughter, who had her wavy, chocolate brown hair and eyes. "Oh, nothing, dear. I was just thinking about my babies, getting ready to graduate…"

Cass sighed, taking the shot of liquor from her mother and setting it on the coffee table. "Mom, come on. You need to go to bed…If Cale comes home and sees you, he'll be worried…"

Evelyn sighed, looking over her shoulder at me. "How long will you be staying, Reid?"

I stepped into the room, smiling softly at her. "Not too much longer, Mrs. Danvers. I just came to drop off Cassie from Nicky's."

She smiled and I noticed how glassy her eyes looked and I knew that she was a tad bit drunk. "That's fine. Well, I guess Cassandra is right…I should go ahead and go to bed. Goodnight, dear." She leaned over and kissed Cass's cheek before smiling softly at me and going up the stairs.

Cass sighed, obviously stressed out about her mother, as she collapsed down onto the couch. I walked over and sat beside her, my arm going reassuringly around her shoulders.

She put her head in her hands and sighed again. "I'm so worried about her…"

I rubbed her arms with my gloved hands, trying to comfort her. "I know, Cass…We all are, you know that…"

She nodded, sniffling once. "She's drank double what she used to ever since Dad died and I…" She broke off, covering her mouth as tears streamed down her face.

I wrapped both arms around her then, hugging her as hard as I could without hurting her. Without even thinking about it, I pressed my lips to the top of her head and she sighed softly, her arms going around me as well, her face pressing against my chest.

We sat there for a while and I didn't even hear the front door open until I heard Caleb's booming voice.

"Reid! What do you think you're doing?"

Cass gasped and pulled back, looking over her shoulder with wide eyes at her brother.

His dark eyes were staring daggers at me and I knew I was in deep crap.

A/N: How was it? Sorry it took so long I wanted it to be perfect! I hope ya'll liked it though! And sorry Caleb seems like such a meanie but he'll get nicer as the story goes on! R & R, please!