Chapter 9

The following day after the party Cassie awoke and was immediately hit with memories of the previous night. Neither she or Lucas had told Karen as she was asleep when they got home and they didn't want to disturb her. Lucas was still a little angry at his mom for missing his game, but that was the least of his problems considering what had happened the night before.

Cassie heard a knock at her door and saw Lucas enter.

"Your awake?" Lucas asked.

Cassie nodded. "I didn't really get much sleep last night."

"I know what you mean. Are you ok? Do you want anything?" Lucas said and yawned.

"Nah I'm ok. What about you? I mean where did you disappear too?" Cassie asked curious seriously wanting to forget the previous night's incident.

"That's not important, the important thing is that we figure out what to do about what happened to you." Lucas exclaimed.

"Luke, I don't want to do anything about it, nothing really happened. It could have been much worse then it was. Thank god Brooke and Peyton were there." Cassie said.

Lucas nodded in agreement. He would have to thank them later. "Look Cas, we have to tell somebody. I mean what if Tim comes after you again."

"He's not going to after what Brooke did to him. Or had done to him I should say." Cassie laughed at the memory.

"What do you mean?" Lucas asked wondering why his sister was suddenly smiling.

"She got some guy that she had been flirting with to get Tim out of the house and let's just say he won't be hurting another girl any time soon." Cassie smiled.

"Ok." Lucas said getting the idea.

Just then they both heard another knock at the door. Karen popped her head in.

"Hey mom." Cassie said and Lucas just looked at her.

"Hey you guys. Why are you both huddled in Cassie's room?" Karen asked.

"No reason, we were just talking." Cassie said.

"Oh ok. So how was the party?"

"It was alright." Cassie lied. "I met a couple new friends."

Karen nodded. "That' great honey." She said sincerely. "What about you Lucas?"

Lucas just shrugged still a little angry at Karen and now Cassie for lying to their mom. "Like Cas said it was alright."

Karen looked down. She had know Lucas would be angry but she had hoped that he would get over it after some rest. Obviously she had been wrong.

"Luke, I'm sorry. I really wanted to be there. I'm sorry that you didn't play all that well. Maybe it was partly my fault, but I'm sure you will do better next time." Karen attempted an apology.

"Whatever mom, I'm not sure I still want to be on the team." Lucas said.

"Why did something happen?" Karen asked as she came into the room and sat down on the other side of Cassie's bed.

Lucas just looked at Cassie urging her to tell the truth. Karen noticed his glance towards his sister. Cassie didn't budge whatsoever.

"No, nothing. Just the typical Nathan being a jerk." Lucas said and Karen nodded.

"I'm sorry he's putting you through all this." Karen said putting a hand on her son's shoulder.

"Ugh mom, would it be ok if I went out for awhile?" Cassie asked.

"Sure sweetie, where do you want to go?" Karen asked.

"Well I kind of just want to take a walk. Alone." She darted a look at her brother.

"Ok, but be back in time for breakfast. Your Uncle Keith is coming over supposedly he has some big news." Karen said as she got up.

Cassie nodded. "Ok sounds good. Thanks mom."

Karen smiled at her daughter and then looked at Lucas. "Luke, I am really sorry."

Lucas just nodded in her direction as Karen exited the room.

Cassie got up and looked at her brother. "Goodbye..."

"Cas we need to talk to mom and Keith." Lucas said.

"No, we really don't. Now please leave Luke. I need some time alone." Cassie said.

"Fine, but later we talk." Lucas said as he got up and went back to his room.

Cassie just rolled her eyes.