Royce's Place
This chapter is rated T but may contain sexual themes
Once Cassie, Jake and Nick drive up to grandpa Royce's place they realize he is not there. He won't pick up his phone and they don't want to leave without getting some answers. Nick calls Melissa to find out if she has gone with Adam and Faye. He doesn't know she is already in the car with Adam when he calls her.
N: Hey babe have you left for Santacruz yet?
M: Hey Nick yeah we are on the way. Faye is grounded so she will join us later tonight or tomorrow morning
N: Wait you are alone with Adam?
M: Ummm yeah so? Is there a problem
N: Hmmmm...not a problem per say
M: Nick why are you being so strange?
N: (tense) Melissa just be careful with Adam he is not acting like himself
M: He seems perfectly normal to me
N: (chuckles) Okay listen to me very carefully...
Just then Melissa hears a girl in the background, she starts getting paranoid again.
M: Is there a girl with you?
N: (confused) Huh?
M: Who is the girl that I hear?
N: That isn't some girl it is Cassie
M: (angry) What? What the hell Nick?
N: Are you mad? (Huffs) Why the hell are you mad now?
M: You told me this was a guys trip, that it was just you Armstrong brothers going to your grandfathers house. But now you are tell me Cassie is with you
N: Are you mad because Cassie is here? I am confused
M: (grunts) Grrrrh! Yes because Jake who just started dating Cassie is comfortable enough to p take her to your grandfathers house but you won't take me even though we have been dating for almost a year
N: What are you talking about? Stop being so insecure and jealous Melissa, it is really unattractive
M: (screams) Fuck you Nick! You are an asshole who makes me feel insecure about myself. I am not jealous, I am just pissed that even your emotionally damaged brother would take his girlfriend but you won't take yours
Nick starts to explain why Melissa had to go with Adam but she slams her phone shut not wanting to hear anymore of his sorry excuses. Nick calls every few minutes hoping she will pick up then she does only because she wants him to stop calling her
M: (screaming into the phone) Jake can take his girlfriend but you won't take yours. Screw you Nick Armstrong you are an asshole. I am done with you treating me like garbage, I never want to see your face again
Adam who has been listening in on the entire conversation reaches out for Melissa's hand trying to comfort her now that she has tears rolling down her cheeks.
A: Mel don't be upset, Nick is a moron he does not realize how lucky he is
M: You are just saying that Adam
A: No I mean it Mel. If you were mine I would treat you like a princess
M: (smiles) Thanks for saying that Adam, it means a lot to me
A: (side smile) I will always be here for you, not matter what okay?
M: (squeezes his hand) Yeah okay. (smiles) That goes for me too
A: You know what we both deserve a break from the circle, all thier stupid drama. How about we just do some shots and party tonight?
M: (smirks) That is the best idea I have heard all day
Adam realizes it is getting very dark then he suggests staying overnight at a motel then ditching the crystal skull in the morning. Melissa agrees as she follows him to the bar that is along the same strip as the Motel.
A: So how many shots can you handle sweet Melissa?
M: I am not counting tonight if you're not
A: (smirks) Deal! I can live with that
They enter the bar while Adam flashes the bar tender his license and fake bar tender smirks telling Adam he will serve him the only condition is he nor the girl with him get trashed in the bar because that could mean trouble for everyone.
Adam gets them four shots of tequila and a rum and coke. Melissa decides to make the shots fun, in a flirty tone she bats her eyes telling him
M: Hey Adam lets make the next round body shots
A: (smirks) As the lady wishes...
Adam gets four more shots which Melissa takes after licking salt off his neck, chin and chest. Then she starts to get tipsy swaying her hips from side to side as she moves seductively to the beat of the music. Putting her finger out angling Adam to come closer and dance with her
A: Oh no this is trouble
M: Adam come dance with me it is my anti-Nick night remember?
A: Nick who?
M: (chuckles) I like your style Conant
Adam puts his hands around Melissa's waist holding her up as she struggles to stay upright in her stupor. She rests her head on Adams shoulder saying
M: This is really nice Adam. I feel so comfortable with you. I should listen to my dad, I should be with a nice guy like you not a bad boy like Nick
A: (smiles) I better get you back to our motel before you pass out or the bartender comes to kill me
M: Huh? Okay. Adam do you see gold? Do you taste it?
A: Come on Mel, you are so funny when you are drunk. Let's get you out of here.
Meanwhile over at Grandpa Royce house Nick is annoying that Melissa explodes all the time at him for no real reason. He thinks she is always a minute away from getting jealous or exploding on him. He cares for her deeply but does not understand where her deep rooted insecurities come from, she is smart, beautiful, kind, a bit gullible but a gem of a person overall.
N: I don't understand Mel, she makes me so mad sometimes
C: What happened now?
N: She heard you in the background then flipped out on me
J: Why?
N: Exactly! I have no idea why
C: Did you invite her?
N: (wide eyes at Cassie) No she had to give Adam company
C: (gasps) She is alone with Adam?
J: What is the big deal? Boy Scout will keep her safe, don't worry
N: Not sure about that
J: What does that mean?
N: Means I am not sure Adam has been acting strange lately
J: (scoffs) And you can actually tell the difference
C: Maybe it was not such a good idea to let Melissa go with Adam
N: Yeah I am beginning to think the same thing, should we go get her?
J: No fucking way! We just got here and we are not leaving till we get some answers from Royce
N: Jake you are an asshole
J: Well it is late we can't go all the way to Santacruz which is in the opposite direction
C: Jake calm down
N: What if it was Cassie alone with Adam? Would you care if it was cold, dark or late outside?
J: Not the same thing. (shouts) Don't you ever go there again Nick
Both Nick and Cassie are taken aback at Jake's forceful demeanor. Just the thought of Cassie being with Adam brings back painful memories of when he lost her to him after leaving town. He will never make that mistake again. Just as Cassie goes towards Jake to calm him down they hear the door open.
J: Grandpa Royce
R: Jake, Nick come here my boys
Royce embraces both his grandsons before walking towards Cassie slightly awkwardly to hug her, he is a tad uncomfortable but is happy to see Cassie all the same.
R: I am so happy to see all of you, but I am guessing this is not a social call
J: Not that we don't enjoy seeing you Grandpa but we need answers to the contents of the vile, the note you sent. How can we protect our circle from the witch hunters? From the Balcoin children?
R: Oh god are they here?
C: We don't know but I am hoping they are not
R: Well we are running out of time. But first are you kids hungry?
N: Starving
J: Me too
C: Yup
R: Okay then let's get you all something to eat. Jake can I borrow the lovely Cassie to help me in the kitchen please?
Cassie turns to Jake smiling, she is not sure why grandpa asked Jake for permission but she thinks it is cute
J: Err...yeah sure if she is up for it
C: Sure I am happy to help out
R: Okay Cassie lets get started, why don't you boys clean up and set the table
Nick smiles turning towards his older brother to gesture using two different bathrooms to freshen up. When Jake comes out he hears French Cafe music playing loudly in the kitchen. He walks over to see Royce with an apron dancing as he stirs the meat sauce he just made while Cassie also in an apron is cutting avocados. He puts her knife down and puts his hand out for her to dance with him. She giggles he is no longer the eccentric grandfather but rather a sweet old man who is enjoying his time with his grandsons and Cassie.
Jake feels his heart pull, at first he thinks it might be a tightened muscle but he is so overwhelmed with happiness as watching the two of them dance he can't help but admire Cassie. He feels like the luckiest guy to have her. In his smiling daze Royce notices him standing at the entrance of the kitchen, then he says
R: Come join us Jake. Cassie here is a delight
He hands over her hand to Jake as he grabs her pulling her closer towards his body dipping down to kiss her forehead as he sways her hips to the music. Nick finishes setting the table then he goes to see what all the laughing is, he too feels happy seeing his grandpa enjoying cooking dinner. However what makes Nick especially happy is watching Jake with a giggling love struck Cassie who looks totally smitten with his brother.
They make their way to the dinning table to eat turkey tacos as Royce educates them on what the vial is for. They listen as Royce teaches them several spells to protect themselves and thier circle from the witch hunters and the Balcoin children. After dinner Jake and Nick clean up while Cassie gets ready for bed.
Nick enjoys spending time with his brother and grandpa but he misses Melissa. He sends her a text
N: Mel I don't want to fight. I love you I am sorry
She doesn't answer his text because her phone is burried in her purse. Seeing as how Jake is in a good mood he tells him
N: Jake I am worried about Melissa can we try to go over tomorrow?
J: (huffs) Fine
Just as Jake is making his way towards the room he intends to share with Cassie Royce says
R: And just where do you think you are going Jake?
J: In my room
R: Isn't Cassie sleeping there?
J: Yeah I am sleeping with her
Cassie walks out in pajamas and a tshirt.
R: I thought maybe you could sleep the same room as Nick, give Cassie some privacy
J: What? No way she is my girlfriend she sleeps with me
Cassie is bright red as she is embarrassed trying to back away from the situation. Then Royce asks her
R: Cassie I am an old fashioned guy, I know you kids think I am crazy but do you want Jake to sleep with Nick or in your room? Ladies choice
C: Eerrr...
Jake creases his eyebrows looking at Cassie, she better not try to impress his grandfather by sticking him in the same room as Nick. Jake knows if she does he will sneak out at night to ravage her. After carefully thinking about how to best ease the situation Cassie speaks
C: I think it is safer for Jake to stay in my room. With all the bad dreams I have I don't want to wake anyone up in the middle of the night. (looks loving at him) Jake knows how to calm me down
Jake smirks at her knowing she is making up having nightmares so he can stay with her. Nick smirks too knowing she just made up some non-sense.
R: Well it's the ladies choice. But Jake I don't want any funny business you hear me?
J: (red with rage) Oh god how embarrassing
N: (burst out laughing) Funny business seriously grandpa no one calls it that anymore
R: Off to bed Nick. Jake, Cassie off to bed for you two
Jake nods then follows Cassie into the room locking the door behind him. He finally gets to do what he has been thinking of doing since they drove up here, push her on the bed then make love to her. As he grabs her kissing her passionately she moans lightly into his mouth.
C: (moans) Jake...we have to be quiet
J: I am not the screamer here
C: (smacks his arm then giggles) No funny business Mr. Armstrong
J: Yeah right you say that now babe but once I get you out of those clothes you will be begging me to take you
C: (cheeky) Oh really?
J: You know it
C: (more cheeky) Prove it
Jake proceeds to strip Cassie off all her clothing which gets him hard as a rock before getting himself naked then quickly positioning himself between her legs. Just as he gets ready to penetrate her he whispers in his ears
J: I love you Cas
C: (moans) Love you too Jake
Once he pushes all the way inside her they start a slow steady pace making sure she feels every inch of his long thick cock penetrating her core. He kisses her the whole time while staring into her eyes which are filled with so much love for him. They make sweet love treasuring each other's bodies till they are fully satiated then they fall asleep in each other's arms.
The next morning Faye drives over to the Motel Melissa texted her in her drunken state saying things like
M: Where you at bitaach? Meet us at this address
Faye finally shows up hoping to join them on their journey too but when she knocks on the door she doesn't get an answer. Seeing one of the housekeepers down the hall she runs over begging them to unlock her room door claiming she accidentally left her keys inside. Once she steps in she gasps at the sight.
F: (shocked and disgusted) Oh my Lord! This is not happening. Melissa oh god with Adam?
A sleepy head Melissa looks around the room to see Faye standing by the door gaping at her very naked body covered only by a thin bedsheet is tangled with Adam's. Once she realizes that she is not dreaming she says.
M: Oh fuck!
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