-1A/N: A VERY fluffy chapter. I decided that Cassie deserves it with what's going to happen to her next.

Cassie's POV

I woke up in Paul's arms. He was asleep, snoring slightly and he looked so peaceful I didn't want to wake him. However, trying to get away from a werewolf who's holding onto you is impossible. In the end I grabbed a book off my cabinet and hit him with it.

"Ouch" he muttered "Was that supposed to hurt?"

"No. it was supposed to wake you up. Can you let me go now?"

"Oh. Right" he sprang back and fell off the bed with a loud thump. I got up and went to get some clothes.

"Any chance I could get some privacy?" I asked.

"Well, I was hoping to hide out here until Sam left so he wouldn't find me and shout"

"I ALREADY KNOW YOU'RE HERE PAUL!" Called Sam through the closed door "GET OUT OF THERE!"

"Damn it" cursed Paul. I laughed, then realised what I was doing. A hand flew to my face. I hadn't laughed since…since as long as I could remember. He smiled softly at me and climbed to his feet. He pulled my hand away from my cheek and held them in his.

"I know you don't trust me, so you won't believe me if I tell you that I will never hurt you but it's true" I took a deep breath.

"I know. I trust you Paul" he looked startled. He placed one hand on my cheek and stroked it. I wondered what it would be like to kiss him, just once. I wasn't afraid that he would hurt me, not anymore. I…wanted to be with him. I needed it.

"Paul…" I whispered.

"Cassie?"

"Can I kiss you?" I asked. He reached forward and kissed me ever so gently on my lips. Just the smallest contact of our skin yet it felt like it lasted for years. I was overcome with a sudden desire. I reached out and pulled Paul closed to me, crashing my lips against his, wildly.

It felt like a fire rushed through my body, burning me away until all that was left was my soul. Every nerve tingled, each touch was heightened. I was lost in Paul's touch, his kiss was everything to me.

Then, suddenly, it was over and we were both standing there panting for breath.

"Wow" I whispered.

"Yeah…wow"

"PAUL! CASSIE! STOP MAKING OUT!" shouted Sam. I heard Emily laughing and I sighed.

"No privacy around here" I said.

"We could to my house. My mum's human, she wouldn't hear a thing"

"How about I meet you on the beach for lunch?" I said "I'm not sure I can take anymore of this without passing out" he grinned.

"Okay, I'll see you there" he left the room and I heard Sam yelling at him about something. I dressed in a new brown shirt embroidered with flowers and a floaty green skirt. I put on the bracelet from Jacob and, after a minutes thought, I fastened the necklace from Paul around my neck. It really was very nice.

I went into the kitchen where Emily was making scrambled eggs.

"Well…did you have a good evening?" she said, smiling at me.
"It's not what you think. Nothing happened. He just…helped me feel better"

"So you two are…?"

"Yeah. Kind of" I bustled around the kitchen preparing a picnic for lunch.

"You two spending the day together?" Emily asked.

"Yes"

"You'll need more food then. The pack eat tons" she helped me finish making the picnic and I decided to go down to the beach early, let the dogs have a run.

"Buddy, Scarlett" I called. They scampered over to my legs and barked.

"I'm going to take them out for a bit" I said. First I went to fetch my art stuff, then I took the picnic basket and a blanket and headed out. The dogs followed me, happy to be out of the house. I walked to the beach and sat down on the blanket, facing the sea. Buddy and Scarlett ran around chasing seagulls and splashing in the sea.

I started to sketch. I meant to draw the landscape but somehow I ended up drawing a wolf. He was standing on a cliff, a girl was asleep at his side, her head buried in his fur.

"That's good" said a voice. I jumped, almost ruining my picture. Paul was standing a few feet behind me.

"Hiya" I said, patting the blanket. He say next to me and peered at my picture.

"Nice. That me?" he asked.

"No. it's just a wolf. You're much better looking" he grinned and ruffled my hair.

"We're going to get along kid, I can tell"

"Good. And don't call me kid. Ever" I said "You hungry?"
"Always" I pulled the basket over and whistled to the dogs, who rushed over and covered Paul with slobber.

"Down! Sit! Stay!" he pleaded, his orders unheard by my crazy hounds. I gave them each a sausage that Emily had packed and handed Paul a sandwich.

"How much food you got in there?" he asked, looking at the basket and trying to stick his hand in. I slapped it away and closed the lid.

"Enough" he grinned and munched his sandwich.

We ate our food and talked for what seemed like minutes but was more likely hours. Emily had appeared at one point and taken the dogs home but other then that, we were undisturbed.

It was only when the sky began to darken that I realised what time it was. I started to pack up.
"Where you going?" he asked, stretching out on the blanket.

"Home. It's late"

"What if I don't want you to leave?" he asked.

"Tough" he moved so quickly I didn't register. He had me on my back, arms pinned down in a second. I knew he was only doing it for fun but I still screamed.
"GET OFF! GET OFF!" I screeched. He sat back stunned. I wrapped my arms around myself and sat, silently, for a minute.

"I'm sorry. I freaked"

"It's okay Cassie" he brushed hair out of my face.

"I really do have to go" he reached over to kiss me but I pushed him away "No, I have to go. Besides" I grinned mischievously "my bed is probably more comfortable"

He stood up.
"Want a ride back?" I looked around for a car.
"Car?"

"No. I'm a wolf! Why do I need a car when I can move at wolf speed? Follow me" I gathered up the stuff and followed him into the forest. He disappeared behind a tree briefly, and returned in wolf form. He nudged my leg with his furry head.

"What?" I asked, pushing his head away. He repeated the action. Every time I tried to move he blocked my path until I finally got the message.

"You want me to ride you?" I asked. He nodded. I climbed onto his back, burying my hands in his fur so I wouldn't fall off. He started to run. It was exhilarating, the wind whipping in my hair. I laughed out loud and kissed Paul's neck.

"Thank you" I whispered.

A/N: I was going to report what happened when they get home but you can pretty much guess and this seemed a nice spot to stop. Cassie finally opening up to Paul but as you can see by some of her reactions, she's not completely comfortable with him. Poor Paul. All he wants is her love.