The only character that belongs to me is Lily, the rest I am just borrowing to play with.

Sorry it took a while and if this chapter is at all awkward…it was hard to write. One more chapter and then we get to meet Dean!

FYI: If you are familiar with So You Think You Can Dance…all dancers that I name (not including Travis) are just incredibly talented students…they have not become famous yet. And the arts college is purely fictional.


The next semester passed by them in a blur. They spent their Christmas up at the cabin while their New Years was spent at a party Balthazar was throwing at his home. It was more of a gathering with how small the guest list was. Even Michael was invited and when midnight came around, Lily couldn't help but smile ear to ear when he and Rachel shared a passionate kiss.

School started back up without much preamble, the friends became inseparable but they accepted a few others along the way to their group. Skylar grew closer to them, especially with Balthazar. Chuck and Becky even decided to leave their group to join them as well. Cas had to laugh every time Lily got intrigued with one of his many stories. Even Coby from drama, the boy who played Angel, started to hang out with them more during lunch. Sometimes following to Cas's house for their usual Saturday night movie marathons.

As the semester wore on Lily and Cas's relationship grew stronger and were rapidly growing into the "favorite couple", even among the more popular groups.

Everything was good, even their grades were excellent. It was the week of Valentine's Day when Charlie and Lily were called into Jo's office. They were to perform their routines that weekend for Travis, setting the girls into a panic. Every day after school they practiced and of course their significant others were there to support them. On the days that they didn't meet up for Drama Club, Ruby and Castiel would sit in the back of the dance room, working on their homework together.

Valentines Day was a very stressful day for Castiel, he couldn't think of a thing to do for Lily. He begged with his brother for help but Michael was having his own problems figuring out something. Once again, he went to the girls and Ruby just smirked, pulling him to the side to let him know she already included them into her plans for Charlie. Working together, they took Charlie and Lily to a really romantic park to have a group picnic. They ended the night with separate walks, Cas pulled Lily under a huge willow tree to kiss her and give her, her gift.

"Baby…you didn't have to get me anything," Lily's smile was huge and Cas knew he did the right thing. He had come up with the idea a few weeks ago and talked Michael into helping him with it. He pulled out the square box from his pocket and placed it in her hands. She bit her lip opening it.

"Oh…my god…it's beautiful! Cas!" She cried out covering her mouth with her hand. Cas smiled to himself watching the look of awe cross her face. He reached out to grab up the silver chain, holding it up so she could see the charms hanging from it.

A small silver eighth note hung next to black dance shoes with a blue stone sitting in between. A small silver disk with their initials and the date they truly became best friends carved into it. Lily bit her lip and pulled the charms closer a huge smile etched on her face.

"This is amazing…I love it!" She pulled his face down to kiss him deeply, her arms tightening around his neck. His arms wrapped around her waist, pulling her against him. He'd been a little nervous giving her the necklace…thinking that maybe she would think it too corny. After pulling away she lifted up her long hair and turned so he could clasp it around her neck. He kissed her neck softly before letting her turn back around. She grinned up at him, leaning up to peck his lips.

"Um…I kinda got you something too…" she blushed pulling away from him gently. He grinned and waited as she pulled out a small box from her purse. He opened it quickly and resting inside was dark brown cuff bracelet that was braided in intricate Celtic knots. A silver plate was tied into the knots, an impression of the claddagh symbol carved into it. Cas swallowed hard his fingers pulling the bracelet out. He looked closer lifting the plate up a little noticing a small inscription carved on the bottom. Their initials and the same date he had put on hers. He let out a little laugh and he glanced up to see the nervous look on her face.

"Lil…this is awesome," Cas said softly with a huge smile. She let out a small breath and smiled up at him.

"You…don't have to wear it if you don't want too."

"I love it…I really do…what does it mean exactly?" He asked.

"The hands mean friendship, the crown is loyalty and the heart…love. When worn like this," She wrapped the cuff around the wrist of his left hand, with the heart pointing inwards, "it means you're taken." She smiled up at him and it warmed his heart.

"I love you," He said kissing her deeply, their arms wrapping tightly around each other.

To say Lily was in a good mood for her performance that weekend would be an understatement. Cas was excited to see the girls perform again but he and Ruby had to agree to sit in the back and be completely silent if they wanted to stay. It was difficult to keep quiet but they managed. Lily was the first to perform her solo, then Charlie and then the girls joined together for their duet. Cas sat there completely breathless as Travis made his way up to the stage, talking quietly to the girls and Jo, not really hearing what was being said.

When Travis and Jo left the auditorium Ruby and Cas ran to the stage. The two very happy girls tackled both of them. Travis wanted them to join him that summer for a week in California for a master class. As happy as he was for Lily, he felt a little hesitant…she'd be gone for a whole week. He pushed it to the side for the moment to focus on being overly ecstatic for the girls.

They had a little party that night in celebration, inviting everyone over. Balthazar came fashionably late, announcing to everyone that he was seeing someone, pulling Skylar into the room after him. Cas stared at them wide eyed and Lily started laughing…but not in a mean way just…extremely unexpected. Skylar suddenly became shy but after being tackled by nearly everyone, including Cas and Lily, the shyness quickly melted away. Cas expected them to feel a little jealous but the look of happiness on Skylar and Balth's face was more important.

The semester wore on and things were just…easy. He had amazing friends that stopped any bullying before it barely began and not to mention he had the best girlfriend. Cas was so happy everything that had happened in the past seemed like a very surreal dream and nothing else.

On the last day of school everyone; Cas, Lily, Ruby, Balth, Skylar, Charlie, Becky, Chuck and even Coby drove out to the clearing they had found all those months ago. Finals were over, the summer was beginning and soon, they would be in their senior year.

"We should go camping this summer…" Ruby suggested as she leaned back against Charlie. Cas smiled as Lily's fingers threaded through his hair, his head resting on her thigh.

"I think there is too many of us to fit in my cabin," Lily laughed counting on her hands how many couples there were.

"No, let's go for real camping, with tents and everything…come on it'll be fun!" Ruby pouted and the rest of them just laughed.

"Would it be ok if I bring my boyfriend? He goes to a different school," Coby asked from his spot on the grass.

"Of course you can! How cruel do you think we are?" Balthazar snickered. Skylar punched his arm playfully and laughed moving to lie on his stomach, hiding his face in his arms.

"Are we seriously going to do this?" Chuck asked. Becky looked up from her reading and bit her lip, anxiously waiting for everyone's answer.

"I want too…but it has to be after Char and I get back from California next week…god I can't believe it's already here!" Lily laughed and Cas stiffened. He was trying to prepare himself but he wasn't quite there yet. He would never hold her back from her dreams but in the 9 months they'd known each other (since they were counting from the moment they became best friends and not when they officially began dating) , they really hadn't been apart. Rarely ever sleeping in separate beds, hell that only happened when they needed to focus on studying and usually had all nighters working on homework. But even then, he knew she was just across the hall from him…how he was going to survive an entire week he had no idea.

"Hey…you ok?" She asked and he hadn't realized he had his eyes closed and was frowning. He looked up at her and sighed.

"I'm going to miss you…that's all," He said and she smiled, gently tugging on his hair a little.

"I know…I'm gonna miss you too…but we have another week before I have to leave so no moping ok?" Lily ordered tapping his nose He laughed and nodded his head, moving to press his face into her stomach breathing in the familiar scent of Jasmines that was always surrounding her.

"Ok…so we'll go a week after we get back, giving us some time to readjust to being home and all. Don't forget though you drama nerds…you have your own little camp while we're gone. I for one, can not wait to see what Pam comes up for the senior play," Charlie said. Cas grinned, he did almost forget. Maybe the week wouldn't be too bad if he constantly had his mind on something else.

"Are we still going to have our Saturday night movie marathons?" Becky asked as Cas rolled over so he could see his friends.

"Of course! Like I'd give those up for anything," Cas's grin turned into a giggle that turned into a roar of laughing when Lily started tickling him. Balthazar crawled over and started tickling him as well.

"Hey! Oh my god stop!" Cas shouted as he flailed helplessly while his other friends just snickered making no move to help him out. When they finally stopped, Balth grabbed his face and kissed his forehead.

"Oh Cassie, it's fun torturing you," he grinned before crawling back to Skylar who was shaking his head at them with a smile on his face. Lily moved to straddle his legs, bending down to lay her head on his chest. He bit his lip and wrapped his arms around her, letting out a deep sigh.

"Guys…I'm gonna be extremely cheesy here…. but…. thank you…for being my friends," Cas said timidly. Lily rested her chin on her heads that pressed against his chest, giving him a soft smile.

"Oh baby boy…you're welcome!" Ruby giggled. The rest of his friends just smiled over at him, agreeing whole-heartedly with her.


Lily shoved her clothes into her bag and started pacing, they were supposed to leave tomorrow and she was getting extremely nervous. Cas was out grocery shopping with Michael and Rachel was at work, so she had the whole house to herself and it was just too damn quiet. Usually it was crawling with their friends, especially now that school was out. Charlie and Ruby were going to spend the night but they wouldn't be at the house for another few hours.

She lifted up her Dobson HS sweater, sighing heavily. She loved the sweater but really couldn't wear it anymore…it always scared Cas and Michael when she did…it annoyed her but she completely understood. Michael had even gotten her an even softer sweater that was black and had the words "Dance" on the front in huge blue letters. She loved it and knew it's hidden meaning…new sweater, new beginnings. Biting her lip she fisted the DHS sweater and headed out to the side of the house where the trash can was. Hugging it close for a moment, she pitched it in, slamming the lid closed. She let out a deep breath as the huge weight on her heart lifted a bit.

"I thought you loved that sweater…" A cool voice said from behind her. Her entire body froze and she spun around, backing up against the house instantly.

"Brian…what the hell are you doing here!" She gasped out. His face scrunched up, shaking his head.

"I'm…I'm not here to…Lil…we need to talk ok?" Brian said softly. Lily stared hard at him, wondering if this was another one of his trust games. He'd done this before…telling her he wouldn't "cleanse" her and for a week things would be ok, only to be the receiving end of his rage.

"Come back later then…" She said hurrying towards the door. Brian reached out and snatched her arm.

"You mean when they're home? They'll never let me talk to you! Lily…it's not the same at the house without you there…even mom misses you," Brian explained but Lily shoved him away, quickly backing away from him.

"That's complete bull shit Brian…mother does not miss me…what do you want?" Lily ran her fingers through her hair, pulling hard on the tangles.

"Look…I just wanted to give this to you…some weird guy dropped it off a few weeks ago and I found it in mom's room…I didn't think it was right to keep it from you," Brian handed her an envelope and Lily hesitated for a minute before taking it, holding it against her stomach.

"Thanks…" She said softly, jumping at the sound of Michael's car pulling up. Brian's eyes grew wide and hurried off towards his own car.

"You ok little sister?" Michael called out and Lily turned to see twin looks of worry on his and Cas's face. She nodded and let out another heavy sigh, joining them to bring in the food.

"What did he want?" Michael asked. Lily sat up on the counter, looking down at the envelope. Cas moved to stand next to her, his hand gently resting on her leg.

"He…brought this to me…and I don't know what it is. I'm kinda…scared to open it," Lily replied. Smiling when Cas took it out of her hand, sliding his fingers under the flap to rip it open. Lily bit down on her lip watching his face as he read it, his eyes growing wide.

"Lil…it's…from your dad…" Cas said his wide eyes staring into hers. She felt her breathing hitch and Michael moved closer to them.

"Wh…what does it say?" She stammered her throat becoming almost to tight to breathe. Cas handed it to Michael, not sure if he'd be able to read it all without crying himself.

"My dearest Lily,

If you are reading this, then I am no longer with you. I had no way in knowing but for some reason…I can feel that it will be soon. Do not worry Lily…whatever happens, it happened for a reason. I have a will set in place…specifically for you. I love your mother but I am not stupid…she's a very jealous woman and will most likely keep even this simple letter from you. When you finally do read this…you must contact Rufus Turner, he was my lawyer. It was done in secret so your mother knows nothing of this.

Hopefully by now, you have received two of my gifts I have left for you…the cabin and the car. The rest is your inheritance…you will receive some now to help with anything you may need…the remaining will be held until you are 18…and I pray my beautiful daughter, that you will use it for whatever college you choose to go to.

I love you my dear one and I will wait for you in heaven,

Christopher Mosby

Lily's face was pressed in her hands as she cried, her entire body trembling from the force of her sobs. Cas had moved in front of her, holding her to his chest. He glanced over his shoulder to see Michael's own face a little wet from his tears.

"You gonna be ok?" Michael asked putting his hand on her shoulder. Lily nodded and smiled up at him, gently taking the letter from his hands. Seeing her dad's handwriting after all this time made her heart hurt but it felt so good that he was still looking out for her.

"Do you want me to try to get a hold of this guy while you're in California?" Michael asked pulling out a few sodas from the fridge. Lily took one and took a few sips before answering.

"If you wouldn't mind…I don't even know where to start looking for him… he's probably in Arizona…" Lily frowned.

"It's ok…we'll figure it out. Now go finish packing while I make dinner," Michael said giving her a gentle shove. She smiled and glanced over at Cas who was staring at the floor. Biting her lip she grabbed his hand in hers, pulling him up to her bedroom. He sat down on her bed, reaching over to grab the little stuffed cat from the carnival. She smiled watching him for a moment before taking it out of his hands. He looked up at her as she slid into his lap.

"You ok?" She had a growing suspicion it wasn't just because she was leaving tomorrow that was getting him upset. He sighed heavily and looked down while his fingers played with the charms on her bracelet.

"It just makes me so mad that someone like your dad is gone while people like my…father…are still around," He said through clenched teeth and Lily held her breath. She only had a slight inkling as to what really happened to him when he lived in Michigan…and after all this time he still refused to tell her. Though she never pushed for answers sometimes she wished she did…just to get him to talk.

"I know," It was the only thing she could really say…if she truly expressed how she really felt…things would be smashed around her room. It really wasn't fair…now she would never wish harm on anyone (though Cas's dad was an exception if her assumptions about him were right) but she would often find herself wishing she could trade her dad's soul for someone like Cas's father.

She cupped the side of his face and leaned in to give him a soft kiss. Cas sighed against her mouth, his arms tightening around her a little as he gently brushed the seam of her lips with his tongue. She smiled against him as she opened to let him in. His tongue rolled along hers slowly, swallowing the soft moan that escaped from her. Her fingers traced his jaw then his cheek bones, letting them disappear deep into his hair.

Their kisses went from being soft to needing to be as close to each other as they could get. She moved to straddle his legs, his arms pulling her flush against him. It wasn't so much as sexual…but just the pure need to feel each other, to know that the other was in fact real.

After what seemed like hours they finally pulled apart, lips red and swollen. Lily smiled lovingly at him as her thumb traced his bottom lip. He blushed and kissed the pad of her finger before burying his face in her neck.

"This is going to suck," he whined, his breath tickling her skin. She huffed out a laugh.

"It's only a week baby," She playfully scolded. He lifted his head pouting at her, his bottom lip jutting out just a little.

"I know…I'm just…not used to sleeping alone anymore. God I sound so fucking pathetic," He sighed rubbing his face. Lily just smiled at him. She pulled his hand away from his face and kissed him deeply, pushing him down on the bed.

"You Castiel Novak are not pathetic…I love you for the way you are…you even think about changing I'll dump your ass," She warned and he laughed. It was such a beautiful happy sound…his voice all deep and throaty. It sent tingles down her body. He bit his lip and she yelped when he smacked her ass a little.

"Cas!" She blushed and he just laughed again.


Cas laid there glaring hard at the clock as it got closer and closer to going off. He closed his eyes, snuggling deeper into Lily's back, hiding his face in her neck. She made a soft noise and pulled his arm tighter around her, pressing his hand against her chest. He smiled…he wasn't the only one who was getting insanely clingy. She'd finally dropped her tough act when they went to bed, her fingers clinging to him as he made love to her slowly. The sounds of their moans echoing off the walls with just a touch of desperation, reaching their climaxes together. They hugged each other close as they fought to catch their breath.

His eyes snapped open when it hit him hard in the chest…if he was having this much trouble coping with just a week…how was he going to survive college? They hadn't even talked about it, he had no clue what she even wanted to do…he let out an exasperated sigh.

"You woke up before the alarm this time," she laughed sleepily. He smiled and kissed her bare shoulder.

"I know…just had a lot on my mind," he said softly. She reached out and turned off the alarm before it went off then rolled over to press her face into his chest. Laughing he pulled her even closer, loving how warm and soft her naked body felt pressed to his.

"I should get up and shower before Charlie…" they heard a distant moan and the both of them snickered.

"Now I really have to fight her for a shower," She grinned pulling away but he just yanked her back.

"Caaaaas, I need to shower," She pouted but he only smiled at her as he kissed her, rolling to move his body against hers.. A soft moan fell from her lips as his morning erection brush against her hip. She sucked on his bottom lip, her legs falling open for him to press against her.

"Oh god baby," She whimpered when the tip of his cock nudged at her clit.

"Fuck…Lil," He moaned about to press into her but a hand on his shoulder stopped him.

"You and your glorious dick are not going to deprive me of a shower," She panted, her body shivering with the obvious want. He laughed and nipped at her jaw line.

"And you're not leaving me with this," He groaned rolling his hips, loving at how loud she moaned when his shaft rubbed up against her clit in a long drawn out motion. She bit down on her lip hard as he did it again but harder, her breathing turning into ragged gasps.

"Ungh…fine…oh god Castiel!" She cried out when he finally pushed into her in one thrust. He rolled his hips slowly, snickering breathlessly when she growled at him to go faster. When he didn't , she wrapped her legs around him, rolling them over so she was on top.

"Baby…wait, I know we don't have much time but…I don't want this to be some quick fuck," Cas complained. She rolled her eyes at him and smacked his chest with her palm. He pouted up at her and she just smiled, smoothing her hands down his chest and stomach, her hips starting to move. Cas's eyes rolled up as his back arched, feeling his cock slipping deeper into her.

"It's never just a quick fuck with us baby,"

Cas gasped out a moan when he felt her tongue flick at one of his nipples. He struggled to open his eyes, his hands rubbing up her legs to grip her hips. Her body suddenly stopped as the sound of running water echoed through the house.

"God dammit…" She groaned and Cas had enough grace to look guilty. Lily shook her head and leaned back to press her hands back on his legs. Cas raised his head to watch himself disappear inside of her, bucking his hips up hard when she would come back down.

"Oh fuck Cas," She whimpered her body moving faster against him. He couldn't take it anymore, he sat up wrapping his arms around her, rolling them back over so he could pin her down with his hands. His cock thrusting in and out of her roughly, the sound of slapping skin and heavy breathing filling the room. Cas couldn't help the small laugh, knowing full well that her crying out his name would echo through out the house.

"Shut up asshole," she whimpered pulling hard on his hair. He laughed even harder, nudging his face into the crook of her neck. She started giggling, trying to close the gap between her cheek and shoulder.

"Cas…oh my god stop that tickles!" her laughing turned back into loud moans as he continued his rough thrusts into her.

"Lil... I'm close," He moaned when he felt the tight build up low in his gut, his hips beginning to loose the rhyme. She nodded and rose up to meet him, calling out his name over and over again.

"Fuuuck!" He shouted as he pushed into her one last time, keeping himself deep inside of her when he spilled, her body shuddering as he yanked her orgasm out of her.

"Cas…oh god," She whimpered her fingers digging into his lower back to keep him from moving away. Cas grinned and kissed her, their tongues meeting lazily before the lips touched.

"Showers free horn dogs!" Charlie called out through the door. Lily laughed against his lips, he went to pull away but the whine that came out of her throat stopped him.

"I thought you wanted a shower?" He teased.

"I want you more," She pouted and he laughed, pecking her lips.

"Come on…I've deprived you long enough," he sighed slowly pulling out of her. He felt his dick twitch when she licked her lips lewdly, "Don't even…you don't have time," He warned. She rolled her eyes and bounced off the bed, she snatched up his shirt off the floor.

"You gonna come shower with me?" she said biting her lip. Cas rubbed his face really wanting to say yes but he knew that if he did they'd only be running even later. He threw his leg over the edge of the bed, placing his feet on the floor.

"I want too…god I want too…but I think Charlie will kill us," Cas laughed. Lily stood in front of him running her fingers through his hair.

"I know…I'll be quick," She smiled leaning down to kiss him. He cupped her face with his hands, holding her there for a moment before letting her go. She traced his bottom lip with her thumb, finally grabbing clothes heading for the bathroom. Cas sat there for a minute a small smile on his face. There was a knock on his door and he quickly scrambled to pull on his sweats.

"Come in!" He called out. Ruby poked her head in and smiled at him.

"We're gonna get McDonalds on the way to school…Jo just called, she's running late herself," she laughed. Cas nodded pulling on a shirt and his shoes. Biting his lip he pulled out his blue flannel that he usually wore on lazy days…it was Lily's favorite. He made his way into her room and quickly shoved it into her clothes bag.


Lily collapsed down on the bed in the hotel room just as Charlie face planted her own. The past five days had been grueling and both girls were exhausted. As much fun as this all was, they couldn't wait to get home. Tomorrow they would be filming the routines for Travis to use during his classes and on the next season. Lily was extremely proud to be apart of it…and ecstatic when Travis wanted to stay in touch with both girls.

Lily didn't realize how much she would love San Francisco but when they drove by the SF Performing Arts University…she knew that this was where she was meant to be. It had been the same college that both Travis and Jo went too and even Charlie was eye balling it. The only problem…talking their significant others into going to a college in California…preferably SF University. It was literally 20 minutes away from SFPAU and it was perfect.

Now if only should could convince Castiel into actually wanting to go to San Francisco…they really needed to talk but Lily hated bringing it up. She didn't know what she would do if Cas chose to go to a totally different school. Lily let out an annoyed sigh before rolling over onto her side to take a nap.

The next morning they worked their asses off getting all the routines recorded perfectly. Travis treated all the dancers to lunch and as much as Lily loved it there, she was ready to go home. She' would miss Travis and was beyond happy when he gave her and Charlie his personal cell number. He would keep them in mind for any future projects he may have.

When Jo offered up the idea of going home a day early, the girls agreed enthusiastically making Jo tease them like crazy. But, Lily had an inkling that their teacher wanted to rush home for her own reasons…something she was hiding from them. They arrived home pretty late, Lily shooting Michael a text when they would get back. She begged Michael to be quiet, she wanted to keep it a surprise.

"Bye guys…see you tomorrow probably Charlie," Lily snickered waving them goodbye. She pulled her bag closer and hurried up to the front door. Michael's car was gone and she couldn't help the grin on her face. Hurrying inside she ran up to her room to throw her bag over on her bed. It was near midnight and Lily knew Cas would be asleep already. She snuck over to his room and peeked inside. He was snuggled deep into his blanket, murmuring in his sleep. She bit her lip and stripped down until she was wearing nothing but the flannel shirt he had shoved into her bag. She crawled onto the bed slowly, waiting until he rolled over onto his back. It didn't take long, especially when she very lightly traced his spine with her finger. A shudder ran through is body and with a soft exhale through his mouth he moved to lie on his back.

Lily licked over her lips pulling the blanket off of him slowly, letting it fall to the floor. He was in his very thin pj pants, making it very easy to see his semi hard erection. Wetting her lips again with a flick of her tongue, her hands slowly moved up his legs, letting one of them just graze over his hardening cock. He let out a breathy moan and shifted a little but stayed on his back.

"Oh Cas," She whispered, moving her fingers to trace the band of his pants, pulling them down his hips little by little.

"Lily," He moaned out, his tongue licking at his lips lazily. She giggled and traced her tongue teasingly along his stomach, tracing the lines of his abs. His body jerked a little and she let out a soft moan, pulling his pants down a bit more to reveal his delicious hip bones that were begging to be licked and nibbled at. She sat back a little, letting her fingers trace the lovely V of his hips, tugging the pants over his completely hard cock. He moaned out again and she couldn't help herself, running the flat of her tongue along the underside of his dick.

"Oh…Lil…" He moaned in his sleep and her body shuddered, wanting so badly to just ride him but the want to tease him even more won out. Letting out a dirty moan, Lily wrapped her lips around the head, sucking hard at the pre cum that was now leaking out steadily. Pushing her head down, the head of his cock pushed against her throat and she moaned around him. The vibrations shooting straight through his dick.

"Fuck! Lil? Oh fuck…when…when did….oh my god!" Cas cried out when the tip of his dick actually slid into her throat and she swallowed around him. Slowly she pulled off of him with an evil grin, rising up to crawl over him on her knees.

"Hi baby," She grinned and blushed when Cas's body jerked, his hands reaching out to grab at her hips.

"Oh fuck…this isn't a dream. When did you get home?" He panted, yanking her to sit down on his lap. He let out a loud moan when the realization hit that she wasn't wearing anything under her shirt…his shirt. His dick twitched against her and she moaned out.

"About 10 minutes ago…wanted to surprise you," She let out a girlish squeal when he tackled her down onto the bed, covering her face with kisses.

"Fuck I missed you," He groaned before pressing his lips firmly to hers, his tongue instantly sliding along hers. She whimpered at the feel of him pressed against her, a throbbing heat slowly grinding against her clit.

"Oh baby…please," she bit her lip hard and Cas just smiled down at her before pushing into her in one hard thrust.

"Cas! Fuck I missed you…shit," She whimpered, her legs shaking as they wrapped tightly around his waist. He bit at her bottom lip as his hips found a fast almost rough rhythm. He angled his hips a little and grinned when she cried out, knowing he found that special place inside.

Her fingers pulled on his hair as his hips continued its frantic pace. He leaned down to catch her lips with his, sucking on her tongue greedily.

"Fuck baby I'm so close!" She cried out, her body starting to move against him, her hips rising to meet his. With a few more thrusts she came, crying out his name loudly, Cas following shortly after.

"God I'm so glad you're home," Cas laughed sleepily. Lily kissed his forehead and giggled, holding him close to her chest.


The summer went by way too fast, no matter what the group of friends did to slow it down. They went camping for a few days up in the mountains and it was fun. Hiking, fishing, and campfires…it was perfect. Until they got a torrential rain fall on the last day. Cas and Lily didn't mind one bit…and they had an inkling the other couples didn't either. They ended up having to stay a few more days but by the time they came back home, they were exhausted.

Even her meeting with the lawyer Rufus Turner went too quickly. He had such amazing stories to tell about her father during their college years. He handed her a check that nearly made her faint…and it was just part of it. It was enough to help Michael with some of the burden…though every attempt to give him some of the money was declined with a dirty look. Rufus promised to keep in touch and to help her when she turned 18…it gave her an awful feeling in her stomach knowing that her mother was still in control of that part of her inheritance.

Before they could even fathom the idea…the week before school would start was upon them. Cas held onto Lily's hand as they made their way around the school for Orientation. It was useless…they practically had the same exact teachers as last year but it was fun getting to see Garth, Pam, and Jo. Though…if Cas were a more observant guy…he'd notice the blush on Garth's face every time Jo brushed past him.

He had let go of Lily to talk to Garth about being his aid again this year. There was a shout from the hall and Cas realized that he hadn't seen Lily in the last 20 minutes. He glanced around the room and didn't see her; none of the teachers had heard the shout. Quickly he entered the hall and gasped, Lily was crouched down on her knees, her arms wrapped protectively around someone.

"Shhh…it's ok," He heard her whisper softly. As quietly as he could, he stepped over and his eyes widened. Tessa had her head pressed against her hands, her shoulders shaking as she cried. Lily looked up at him and both of them sighed heavily.

"Tessa…what happened?" she asked pushing some of Tessa's hair behind her ear. The girl looked up and laughed a little.

"I got what I deserved…I was such an asshole to you both…and instead of my 'friends' helping me…it's you two," she sighed resting her head back against the lockers. It was then that Cas saw the huge bruise on the side of her face.

"Did Adam do that to you?" He asked softly. She winced but nodded, her fingers clenching into fists.

"He…had gotten a little rough last semester…and when he finally realized that you were beyond his reach, he took it out on me…and no…I don't blame you Lily. I was just…fucking stupid enough to think that maybe he actually liked me," she groaned.

"Just because you liked the douche bag doesn't give him the right to hit you…we need to get a teacher," Lily said starting to get up but Tessa grabbed her wrist.

"You don't need too…this…all started a few weeks ago. Beginning with a slap and ending with a fist last night. I got fed up and kicked him in the nuts…thankfully my dad was home. Come to find out the bastard is a little bi polar…he's been…." Tessa let out a loud laugh that made them jump a little, "Well…he's been committed."

"Wait…you mean…Adam Milligan…is in the mental hospital?" Cas asked his mouth hanging open.

"Oh yeah…and now…every one of my friends has dumped me," she laughed bitterly. Cas shook his head and couldn't hold back the barking laugh. Lily looked at him and giggled, shaking her head.

"Tessa…I'm sorry this happened to you and I'm willing to forget all the bullshit…so you're welcome to join our group if you want too…at least so you won't have to eat alone," Lily offered and through his tears he was relieved to see a genuine smile on Tessa's face. She was actually a very pretty girl when she wasn't scowling.

"I'd like that…and Castiel…I'm gonna talk to Mrs. Braeden…I want you to join the yearbook committee this year…I saw some of your pictures during the art show. You're amazing," She said. Cas felt his face burn and bit his lip, nodding his head slowly.

"Come on…I think we got the gist of Orientation…let's induct the newest member of our nerd herd," Lily snickered getting to her feet and helping Tessa up. Cas sat there for a moment watching the amazing girl that was his girlfriend link her arm with the other…someone who had tried to make Lily's life hell. Cas grinned like a moron and hurried to chase after them.