DiScLaImEr: L.J. Smith /C.W. have all rights and own the secret Circle. I'm just a fan enjoy the story below!

Chapter 14

"Happy Valentine's Day and Good Morning Chance Harbor! Sunny skies today quite a chill at seven in morning but, it should warm up around the afternoon expect temperatures to drop later on at five o' clock p.m."

My hand reached over to push the alarm clock radio off. I laid face down on the pillow, slowly getting up putting both feet on the wooden floor. I rested my head in my hands trying to wake up, feeling a little disgruntled. My head turned to the side quickly it was seven o'clock I had to to be at work at eight.

' Shit!'

I quickly took a shower, brushed my teeth, shaved the scruff on my face. I hurried up and threw some clothes on, rushing outside to the truck taking off full speed. I knew riding this fast would get me in a accident. Thankfully when I didn't, as I made it into town parking my car, turning off the trucks engine and getting out the car. There was nothing but red, white, and pink streamers, balloons, confetti covered hearts as I made it in. It was buzzing with people ordering coffee, Cappuccino's, a long line was formed at the cash registers, while people sat in couple's or groups at tables and booths.

" Armstrong! Your late go clock in." My manager Steve yelled from the front. I sighed rolling my eyes, making my way to the back doors, opening up my locker and throwing my jacket in grabbing the black apron and tying it around me. Then heading to the back computer to clock in my work ID. Out of all day's the Coffee House had to be busy on Valentine's day. As I watched numerous couples come in holding hands, sipping each others coffee or stealing kisses here and there talking about what shops or restaurants they wanted to go to.

' Valentine's Day is Freaking Scam!' I thought

" Jake when you have time I have to talk to you in the back." Steve came up towards me. I glanced at Steve who dyed short spiky jet black hair actually had red dyed tips for Valentine's day. His Dark brown eyes looked always looked so serious, never friendly. The white work shirt all employees had to wear almost blended in well with his already pale complexion.

" Yeah...sure when I get the time." I replied dryly picking up a tray getting ready to head over to a table. I walked away but I could tell Steven eyes were boring into my back as I walked away from him. I really didn't have time for Steven's attitude today.

When I was finished I walked into the back and knocking on the open door seeing Steven sitting at his desk typing away at his laptop.

Knock Knock

" You wanted to see me?" I said looking over at him as he nodded his head and motioned for me to sit at chair on the opposite side. He paused from his typing then leaned back in his chair, sighing almost as he was annoyed.

' Great what did I do now?' I thought sarcastically.

" Jake you are one of my hardest working employee's here, but you got to stop getting here late plus you need to get your attitude in check. It's starting to make you look bad." Steven said closing his laptop.

" Maybe that's because I work double shifts compared to everyone else here." I replied

" I know and that's the problem, your working too hard to a point were whatever frustrations you have, your bringing it work. I'm sure your exhausted."

" I can handle it." I replied, feeling sure of myself.

"Then your going to have to be early like your suppose to and if you want to keep this Job your going to have to keep your sarcasm outside."

I leaned back in the chair now. " So are we good here?" I asked staring at him, Steve was about to say something until there was a knock at the door. Soon his serious features turned more warmer.

" Oh your just in time please take a seat."

" I thought I was late it was very crowded outside and there was no where to park." I heard a familiar feminine voice I turned around feeling my heart thump hard in my chest, I'm sure all the blood ran from my face. Soon Cassie's warm smile disappeared as her face locked onto mine. We both stared at one an other for what seemed like eternity. She grabbed the strap onto her purse lightly as she made her way to the chair sitting next to me.

" Jake this is Cassie Blake she's going to be working here starting today." Steve smiled for the first time in my life I thought he never would.

" We kind of already know each other no introductions needed." Cassie spoke calmly. I turned to look over at her, she seemed timid trying not to stare at me.

" Wait you two know each other?" Steve asked pointing his fingers at both of us, seeming as if things just got interesting to him.

" We-" Cassie and I said at the same time but neither of us finished both stopping from what we were about to say.

" She lives right next door to me." hoping that Steve would leave it at that.

" So your friends?" He asked again, " Oh were not really friends." Cassie chimed in this time.

" Huh-well perfect think it's about time you two get acquainted with each other because I'll train you but Jake here will show you the ropes."

" Wait a minute?" I cut in now, " What?" Cassie asked incredulous.

Steven put his hands together, looking at us both " Oh I didn't studder I said that I will Train you Cassie but it's also Jake here who will also help, he's one of my hardest workers in here maybe you can learn from him that is if your willing to step up to that responsibility?" I looked at Steve who clearly was enjoying torturing me this moment as if the word responsibility rolled off his tongue. I mumbled under my breath.

" What was that?" Steve asked.

" I said Fine I'll help, that is if she's willing to let me?" I bit the side of cheek then looked at Cassie who still looked timid.

" Fine why not after all you said he's one of the best." She smiled at Steve then glanced over at me, clearly she was enjoying this much as I was. I smirked at them both.

" great alright, here is your locker combo when your all set you both meet me outside." He handed her a lock with a piece of paper on it. He pulled out of his chair , as Cassie and I both stood up Steve holding out his hand to Cassie as she took his and they shook. " Welcome Cassie it's going to be great working with you." They both let go as Steve walked out the office. We both stood watching him walk back outside, There was silence now.

" So I think I'm going to go to my locker and get settled in." Cassie cleared her throat, walking away to the break room I waited for her but, she didn't come out so I walked to the break room seeing her locker open her head was bent down.

" Hey you all set?" She jumped from the sound of my voice, and wrapped something putting it away in her purse. I knew it was the medallion and I wondered why she still had it after what had happened that night and why she was crazy enough to bring it with her to work?

" Yeah I'm ready." she said closing her shutting the locker closed and locking the combo.

I stood to the side, and leaned my arm out for her to lead the way, " After you." for a small second I thought I saw a small crooked grin form on the right side of her mouth. She grabbed the black apron and tied it around her waist walking out the door as I gave her enough space to follow behind.

She was frustrated, and anxious as she kept giving out wrong orders, she made ten trips up to the counter just to grab the right ones. I kept my distance from her , but I knew Steven would be just around the corner watching. I rolled my eyes walking from the back of the corner as Cassie looked like she was being told off from a customer.

" Is there a problem sir?" I asked coming up to the table.

" Yes I didn't order this! I ordered a Mocha Light and I only have a few more moments before I have to work so I won't have time to enjoy anything!" He was getting riled up.

" I'm so sorry about that Sir she's still a trainee we'll fix that for you." I plastered a fake smile on my face, took the drink and guided Cassie over to the front.

" I'm really bad at this, I got twelve orders wrong already!." Cassie said fast looking back at the man who was clearly impatient. " Cassie just breathe, take a breath." She looked at me and nodded, breathing slowly. " Everybody gets it wrong the first time, that's okay ." I walked behind the counter getting the ingredients ready to make the mocha. " Look if you ever get orders wrong make some fun out of it like a game so you won't forget." I said.

Cassie looked at me with one eyebrow raised, " Trust me it works." I said giving her the Mocha light. She took it glancing down then back up at me.

" Thank you." she spoke quietly.

" Anytime Blake." I smiled she took the drink and carried it to the guy, who seemed more calm now. I turned around looking for more cups. After a while Cassie was shadowing Steven and I was cleaning the area, it started getting slower so I had time to reorganize everything .

" Is there anyway I get service around here?" A masculine voice asked.

" Yes what can I get yo-"

I turned around then stopped. There he was Issac in the flesh. His icy eyes looked up at the menu then down at towards me. I saw a knife right next to me ready to use it if I had to. Looking around to see if Cassie was anywhere in sight, I couldn't see her.

" What the hell are doing here?" I asked, still looking around to see if I could find Cassie.

" Woah there!" He held up a hand " I'm just a customer trying to buy some Coffee and I'm shocked to see that you out of all people are working in this place."

" You got three seconds to tell me why your really here, and trust me I won't hesitate to finish you off like I should have." I said through clenched teeth, my fist squeezed together.

" Really? When she's out in the open? Not really knowing that she could die this second ?" He stepped to the side to glance over at Cassie who stood next to Steven who looked like he was helping her take an order at a booth filled with seven people. I looked around seeing if I could find anyone who was out of place here.

" How sweet it is to see Jake Armstrong have something for John Blackwell's daughter both trying to live normal lives at this moment. Ironic how it all will have been wasted." Issac turned around and smirked at me.

" Shut it Isaac!" I warned he better not dare try something now, or try to hurt Cassie.

" I think you know as well as I do why I'm here."

Of course to kill us! I thought

" I got word saying that she has hold of a medallion." My face ran cold how the hell did he know that?

" I don't know what your talking about, there is no medallion." I lied

" Course there is, word get's around I want to make a deal with you, you give me that medallion and Cassie lives you won't ever have to see me again."

" Why the hell should I believe you, you lied about my parents, you pointed a gun to my head then shot me on the side you wanted me to die I have a feeling you might try to kill me now." I whispered coldly

I studied Isaac one of the most intelligent men I've met but also twisted as the they come. Why would I trust him now after what had happened.

" Jake I can save Cassie and the Circle but, I'll need that medallion you can meet me here tonight, " he pushed a small folded paper towards me I grabbed it putting it in my pocket. He smiled again.

Waving the coffee cup in the air. " I already ordered earlier before you came in have nice day." I watched him walk out the door.

Did I trust Isaac? Hell no! I looked around the room to see Cassie getting other orders clearly unaware of what happened. Was she worth saving ? yes!

''Here I go again!" I breathed out.

AN: There is Chapter 14 how did you all like it? Jake and Cassie are slowly starting to come together though there is a little tension between the two. Chapter 15 will be based off of the Valentine's day episode though it will be completely different trust me. I want to thank you for your reviews once again. Thanks for reading until next time!

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