Startled
Sorry for the slow update this time, I have been swamped and it continue to be crazy busy for the next few weeks but will update as much as possible. Thanks to my lovely reviewers, followers, PMs-ers (I know that is not a real word) ;) You guys rock! Thanks for the inspiration, love to you all.
L.J. Smith owns The Secret Circle books and CW the TV Series. I only own the content of my stories and my original characters.
This chapter is rated T
After all the drama that took place at the circle meeting Melissa calls Faye to check on her, the conversation is less than pleasant.
M: Hey Faye I was just calling to check up on you
F: I'm sorry who is this?
M: (speaks loudly) This is Melissa your best friend, remember?
F: I'm sorry I do not have such a thing, you must be the traitor who sided with dark princess and her gang of followers
M: Stop it Faye! I was not supporting Cassie
F: You did not stand up for me either. What was it you said again? Hmmmm...something like I am being unreasonable. (Shouts) What the hell Melissa?
M: You were being extra mean Faye especially when you said Cassie should leave or that she never should have come here. She is not the source of all your problems. You need to either go tell Jake you want to be with him or get over him once and for all. Stop taking it out on Cassie
F: (defensive) What? I do not want Jake
M: (rolls eyes) Oh Yeah sure!
F: Besides he does not do the whole boyfriend thing remember?
M: I still think you should tell him that you have feelings for him beyond just the ones he stirs between your legs
F: Whatever I will think about it...bitaach!
With that both girls start laughing. Melissa is relieved, she hates being at odds with her best friend. Melissa packs an overnight bag to bring with her to Nick's place. She takes a shower then gets dressed up in comfy clothing as she sneaks out of her house and into her car making a get away for the Armstrong house.
At the Armstrong house Cassie wakes up to find her love sprawled out over her, she needs to use the loo so lightly nudges Jake who moves his body to another comfortable position on the bed releasing her from his hold. She kisses him lightly on the cheek before she slips into a fresh pair of panties then throws on his t-shirt which fits her like a loose off shoulder dress. As soon as she puts his clothing in she gets a whiff of his sexy masculine perfume mixed with his natural scent that makes her weak in the knees.
After she uses the loo she decides to tip toe her way down to the kitchen to get some water and possibly a snack. She opens the pantry to see what the Armstrong's have, she spots a bag of Oreo cookies on a top shelf, she reaches on her tippy toes to get to the bag as her t-shirt rides up exposing her powder blue boy short panties, then a deep voice behind her speaks startling her
N: Do you need a hand?
C: (startled) Oh my god Nick, don't sneak up on me like that. (gasps trying to get her breathing normalized after he frightened her) Can you wear a shirt? Ever?
N: Eer...this is my house, I just came to get some water. I could not sleep thinking about how little we know about any of the Balcoins or witch hunters. Where did you disappear to?
C: (blushes wildly) Eer...give me a hand with the Oreo's would you Nick?
N: (smirks as he easily reaches for the bag) Hmmmm...did you come back home with Jake for a quick romp?
C: Shut up Nick!
N: (laughs knowing he has her squirming) I should have known you both can't keep your hands off each other. Was the circle meeting just a bit of foreplay for you? (taunts) I guess that's why Jake was smirking most of the time until he got pissy when I asked him something
C: (blushes Crimson) I am not having this conversation with you Nick
Nick reaches over and gives her the packet of Oreo's then asks
N: Do you want milk with that (sarcastically) princess?
C: Yeah actually that would be great
Nick thought he was so clever making fun of Cassie until she started to play his game. Sitting on the island counter top in the kitchen Cassie watches Nick open the refrigerator to pull out the milk. When he hands her the milk carton she looks at it quizzically
C: I cannot drink whole milk Nick
N: Eer...why not?
C: It is too heavy don't you have one percent or maybe two percent?
N: (sighs) Women! I think Melissa might have left some in the mini fridge in my room, let me check
C: (sarcastic) I never knew you could be so sweet Nick
N: (wicked grin as he walks away) Cassie it's so sweet of you to wear some undergarments in the kitchen even though those baby blue panties are adorable you aren't wearing anything up top
Cassie is shocked by Nick's words, she instantly feels self conscious wrapping her hands around her chest
C: You are an ass Nick
N: Whatever you say princess
Nick smirks walking from the kitchen back to his bedroom to get her milk carton. Melissa walks in the front door with her spare key as Nick is passing his front door.
N: Melissa what are you doing here?
M: Why? Did you miss me lover?
N: Yes! Of course I did, always babe
Nick tries to usher Melissa upstairs to his room just then Melissa hears a sound coming from the kitchen
M: Did you hear that?
N: It's nothing let's just go upstairs
M: Nick do you have a girl here?
N: Huh? What? Eeer...no I don't have anyone.
Melissa does not trust him, she starts to walk quickly towards the kitchen, all she sees is the refrigerator door open with two sexy legs adored in a loose fitting t-shirt that comes up mid-thigh. She narrows her eyebrows as she looks at Nick assuming the worst she moves quickly towards Cassie who is looking around for something else to nibble on. Melissa is losing patience she cannot see the girls face but she is dying to know who Nick is cheating on her with in a angry jealous tone she barks
M: Okay so show yourself slut!
Refrigerator door closes with a BANG!
C: Excuse me?
M: (startled) Cassie? What are you?
Then with a disgusted face she looks towards Nick, her eyes start tearing up
N: Oh! No no no no no
M: (shouts) Nick how could you?
N: (pleading) Cassie a little help here please
M: (raging) Nick shut your stupid mouth
C: (puts her hands up) Calm down Melissa, I am not with Nick
M: Huh? Then...(light bulb face) Oh my god, Jake?
C: (blushes) Yeah! We are kind of together now
M: (relieved yet excited for her friend) What? Since when?
C: (coy face) Little over a month
M: Oh my god Cassie I am so happy for you (hugs her tightly) you know he has been in love with you ever since he met you
Nick rolls his eyes watching the girls bond over Cassie's relationship with his brother.
C: It is really good Melissa I really...(interrupts)
N: (pretends to yawn) So boring! Mel babe are we cool?
M: (kisses him on the lips) Yes sorry I...I
N: Overreacted? Again!
M: (pouty face) I will make it up to you Nick
N: (smirks) Oh I know you will, I will make you
C: Oh god! Gross Nick I am standing right here. Just go get me the milk
N: Fine!
C: (yells while laughing) Wear a t-shirt too
M: Yeah stop prancing around half naked
Nick huffs making his way upstairs cursing under his breath
M: Gosh Cassie where is Jake?
C: (giggles) Sleeping it off
Both girls giggle harder then Melissa asks in a serious tone realizing what this might mean for her best friend Faye
M: Oh my god does anyone else know?
C: Eer...no just Nick and now you
M: Cassie you guys need to tell Faye and Adam
C: I know we just wanted some time to ourselves. Without the pressure of other people's feelings or opinions, you know what I mean?
M: (widens eyes as she smiles) Yes I do know all about that, trust me
C: Please don't say anything yet we will tell the other circle members very soon
N: Okay so here is the two percent milk princess, Melissa lets go to bed I am tired
M: I'll join you just let me catch up with Cassie. (big doe eyes and pouty lips) Please Nick we need some girl time
N: Fine! Don't wake me up when you come in, I have a test tomorrow so I need my sleep
Nick walks away still t-shirt less as both girls sit on the kitchen counter top eating Oreos and talking about the Armstrong brothers. Melissa is really ecstatic for Jake and Cassie, she knows firsthand how sad Jake was without her. However she is also concerned for Faye's feelings, knowing how erratic she can be she wonders if she should slightly warn her best friend. Instead she focuses on urging Cassie how important it is that Faye finds out from them rather than someone else.
M: Cassie you guys have to tell Faye and Adam, she will flip out if she finds out from someone else
C: I know I guess it is inevitable
M: Yeah it is! I thought something was a little odd with you two at the circle meeting, you were just very comfortable with each other, like too comfortable you know, like a couple
C: (giggles) Yeah that's because we are a couple
M: Oh my god Cassie Jake is your boyfriend?
C: Yep! He said those words, not me
M: (squeaks) So exciting
C: I know he is the first real boyfriend I have had, my mom and me kept moving so by the time I would finally like someone it was time to leave
M: I have known Jake all my life and I know that the guy got a lot of action but I am pretty sure he has never had a girlfriend
C: (slightly saddened) Melissa I worry about that
M: (realizes her words hurt) Oh my gosh Cassie. Sometimes I am really so dumb, I did not mean to make you feel bad. I just meant he was never with any other girl the way he is around you. He has always been different around you, caring, protective you know.
C: Well what if he does not want to only be with one girl? I don't know what I would do Melissa. My heart would break into a million pieces
In that moment Melissa realizes just how much Jake means to Cassie, she completely and utterly loves him. She embraces Cassie giving her a tight squeeze then she looks her right in the face and says
M: Cassie he is crazy about you, he was completely destroyed when you were with Adam even though that only lasted for half a second. I would go over their place to hang out with Nick and I would see Jake mopping around. He won't ever leave you Cassie don't worry
Cassie goes in for another hug then tells Melissa while wiping away a few tears
C: Melissa thank you for being such a good friend. I love him so much
M: (smiles) I know those Armstrong brothers really know how to rope in women
C: Hahaha! Let's hope we are the only women
With that both girls laugh and carry on a light hearted conversation in the Armstrong kitchen.
Thank you for reading. Who likes the girl bonding between Cassie and Melissa? I love to hear from you so please keep the reviews and PMs coming. Also for those of you who don't know I already have one complete Secret Circle fanfic posted. Since fanfic won't let me post the link, please copy past the link below and remove these characters () inserted to make it easier for you:
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