Chapter 4

As she lay in bed that night, Cassie was thinking over what had just happened. She had recovered from her little hissy fit at the dance and really started to enjoy the night. She even smiled when she thought of the fact that one of those nuts that popped could have been her and Nick's.

She was feeling great, right up until she turned zombie and nearly 'Turned to the dark side' as the Henderson's would say. She was grateful that Adam had saved her but deep down she wanted it to have been Nick. That would have been better for her as she wouldn't be so confused about her feelings. The worst part is that she couldn't talk to anyone about it. Nobody could ever know about her and Adam or the consequences would be horrific.

At that moment her phone rang. The caller ID showed NICK.

"Hey Nick, everything ok?" she asked wondering why he was calling at 3 in the morning.

"Hey Cass, sorry it's late I . . . I just wanted to talk."He stuttered

"What's wrong you seem worried?"

"About earlier, Im sorry I couldn't save you from that . . . that thing. And then after it I couldn't stand how everyone acted like . . . LIKE ADAM WAS SOME SORT OF BLOODY GOD."

"Nick, calm down and listen to me. It's not your fault nobody could move. Even I was in some sort of trance. . . I was trying to escape the whole time . . . and the only thing I could do was go towards it. And I . . . Nick I . . . I was so scared. . ." Cassie began to sob.

"Aww Im so sorry, it will be ok Cassie your fine. Nothing is going to hurt you."

There was silence while Cassie finished crying and tried to catch her breath, then Nick said.

"Im coming over, I can't stand hearing you cry. You have some sort of ladder, so I can get into your room without wakening anyone?"

"There's this fence thing outside my window, it's like a ladder you can use that." She said quietly.

"Im nearly there open the window and I'll see you in a sec." He then hung up.

Cassie climbed out of bed and over to the window. A few seconds later Nick appeared. Like her knight in shining armour he climbed up the wall and into Cassie's bedroom.

"You know, every time I'm you room you seem to be in less clothing. Not that Im complaining." She smiled sweetly.

"Ohhh, sorry I just threw on whatever. I suppose I don't look that attractive." Cassie said as she stood in her mirror and tried to smooth down her hair but the products were making it stick up.

"Well I happen to like your t-shirt and your hair looks very . . . interesting." He made Cassie laugh; he was always doing that being so nice to her. She didn't deserve him. And that made her cry again.

"Hey, hey come here." He pulled her over to the bed and they lied down whilst Nick held her. Slowly they began to fall asleep.

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Cassie woke up to the warm glow of the sun through her window and the smell of aftershave at her side. Cassie had fallen asleep in Nick's arms. He looked so cute asleep. He was smiling at something. As she lay there Cassie began to realise that Nick didn't even have to be awake to make her feel safe, just his presence was enough to make her go all gooey inside. Nick began to stir.

"Hey there sleepy." Cassie teased

"Hmmm time?" he mumbled

"Oh Im not sure I haven't checked." She leaned over Nick to check her clock. Damn it was 10 am she was meeting Diana in half an hour.

"Earth to Cassie? Anyone home" Nick was waving his hand in her face.

"Huh. Oh its 10, Im sorry but you need to leave." She said this with a sad look on her face.

"S'ok wasn't planning on staying the night so my aunt is probably going crazy." He smirked "Are you feeling better now? If not I can stay."

"Im better now that you're here, Im glad you came over last night." Cassie kissed him on the nose. "Plus it was good to watch you sleep, you look so cute and you have this little smile that was so sweet. . ."Nick covered her mouth with his hand.

"Don't ever call me sweet Cassie. If someone heard you say that then they'd think that I was all soppy and that is not good. . ."

"I happen to think your very sweet Nicholas." It was Cassie's Grandma. "It was kind of you to stay with my granddaughter whilst she was upset. Now Nick I've told you're aunt I will send you home after I have given you breakfast and Cassie I have said the same to Diana. I will see you two downstairs." She left closing the door again.

"How is it that your Gran always knows that Im here?" Nick asked Cassie as she laughed at his bright red embarrassed face.

"Well she is a witch Nick and you should have seen your face when she walked in. I wish I had a camera." They play fought for a while until Nick ended up on top of Cassie.

"You know you should laugh more. It's the most beautiful sound." Nick said tucking some hair behind Cassie's ear.

"You should smile more. I meant it when I said you're cute. When Im with you I get this Fuzzy feeling." She admitted into his deep mahogany eyes.

"Really? I thought I was being stupid but I get it too. Even if someone just say's your name I get shivers." He stared straight back at her.

They were so close that's all it took was a small movement and their lips met. His big soft hands caressed her cheek as she wrapped her arms around his neck to deepen the kiss. It was such a perfect moment and that was when Cassie Blake realised that she was in love with Nick.

Not quite sure about this chapter :/ would really appreciate some reviews as I don't know if I got it right. Thanks x