Cass
The night had started out just like any other night...sort of. For starters, Cass had woken up to a mouth full of blonde curly hair, so that wasn't pleasant. But then she had swatted at him until he turned over onto his back and everything was right again in the world as she took in Marko's almost naked body. He had groaned when he rolled over and she caught sight of the fact that he most definitely had a boner. Her eyes widened and she scrambled to get out of the room and to the bath before she jumped him, or he woke up. She needed cold water, really cold water.
After her bath, Cass was lounging in the main part of the cave; David, Marko and Dwayne had left to get real food before they would all go their separate ways. That left Paul and her. Paul took longer in the shower than necessary - due to the fact that he still had an ass ton on glitter in his hair so the boys ditched him. She was brushing out her hair while she fiddled with the designated sound system, an old boom box that had seen better days. The sound was phenomenal though, so she couldn't complain about the atrocity that it was. She finally found a rock station that she liked, the ending notes of Paradise City belting through the speakers before a familiar tune started playing.
This had been an all time favorite song of Cass' for as long as she could remember. Heaven by Bryan Adams. She quietly mumbled the first few stanzas, her voice rising at "Now nothing can take you away from me!" Paul had chosen that exact moment to come into the lounge, stopping mid towel dry to stare wide eyed at Cass as she stood up on the couch and belted out the lyrics. Paul wished he had a camera. "We've been down that road before, but that's over now!" she screamed as she twirled from couch cushion to the next. She heard a bark of laughter - completely ignoring it before finishing the 2nd verse "you keep me coming back for more!"
"BABY YOU'RE ALL THAT I WANT, WHEN YOU'RE LYING HERE IN MY ARMS. I'M FINDING IT HARD TO BELIEVE WE'RE IN HEAVEN!" Paul joined into Cass' voice, the 2 singing horribly and out of tune, but with no less emotion than the song deserved. Paul jumped on top of the fountain, playing an air guitar and doing a slight head bang.
"AND LOVE IS ALL THAT I NEED, AND I FOUND IT THERE IN YOUR HEART. IT ISN'T TOO HARD TO SEE WE'RE IN HEAVEN!" They both belted out, Paul jumping down off of the fountain to join Cass on the couch.
Marko
He had heard the shouting way before he got to the entrance of the cave, what he saw, wasn't what he was expecting. In fact, he figured Cass would be laying in bed waiting for him to come back. In private where they could speak about the rude awakening he got this morning, he woke up with the most uncomfortable boner known to mankind. Which was Cass' fault because she was practically naked next to him and he really had dreamt of her, dreamt of them. And he wanted to tell her of his dream so he could see that heat rise to her cheeks, smell the spark of desire that flitted through her veins.
But here she was singing karaoke with Paul. And he was jealous. He wanted to make her laugh like that. And he wanted to do those silly things with her. But he figured that that would come with time, he hoped.
David
Great. As if Paul dancing and singing completely off key all of the damn time wasn't enough, now he had a partner in crime. David considered staking himself. It would hurt less than the abuse his ears were going through at the moment. Why couldn't they find a better song to listen to? He growled and stalked towards Paul, swiping the blondes legs out from under him and watching him tumble. Cass laughed and pointed at the boy who was now in a heap on the ground, having not had the time to catch himself. Marko acted quick, swinging Cass into his arms and carrying her back into her makeshift bedroom.
"But I liked that song!" she whined as they got further and further down the cave.
"What was that for?" Paul spit, finally getting his limbs in order and sitting up straight.
"For being an idiot" David deadpanned, lighting a cigarette.
"You're mean! I like Cass better than you!" Paul grumbled back harshly, crossing his arms and sticking out his tongue.
"Obviously" David rolled his eyes and looked at Dwayne who was looking at the 2 blondes in pure amusement.
"I'm hungry!" Paul yelled, standing up and dusting himself off.
"Yes we will eat. They have a date...or whatever anyways" he stamped out his cigarette. He was happy for Marko. He didn't really like Cassandra at first, her mouth making her someone he would have rather just ripped the throat out of. But he would never admit it aloud, but the shorter girl had grown on him. Except for the spider trick. No. He would get her back for that. He didn't miss the angry look that crossed over Paul's face, he growled in warning and Paul instantly smiled again, though it was fake.
Marko
Once he was sure the other boys had taken off, he had Cass pinned to the bed. His teeth tracing her throat in a predatory manner before softly nipping her jugular. She gulped and he sharply inhaled.
"You left me all alone this evening Cassandra, why would you do that?" he whispered into her neck, his breath ghosting over her skin causing gooseflesh to rise.
"I.. I don't know" she whimpered, her hands slotting themselves through his hair.
He smirked and freed her hands, pinning them above her head, using one hand to trail slowly down her body, catching on the back of her thigh and hitching it over his hip.
"Don't lie baby" he smiled and licked his lips, her eyes following the movement and wetting her own. God she didn't even know what she did to him. She was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen, and she didn't even know it.
She shrugged again and he absolutely loved the way she was so shy. Loved that he would be the one to break her out of her shell.
"I had a dream about you" he kissed her neck and she arched into him.
"Mmmm?" she mumbled out, her wrists twisting to get out of his hold.
"Yeah I dreamed that you were on all fours, me behind you. I was fucking you slow and deep and you were begging me to go faster, bucking into me to try and tempt me. My fist wrapped into your hair, pulling you back until your back was against my chest, you cried out and said please. It was only then that I fucked you faster and harder, it only took you seconds to come. You screamed my name, and I finished inside of you." he licked a bold stripe up her neck, littering small kisses across it.
Fuck. He was only supposed to get her going, but now he was going. But he would stop. Not just to tease her, but because a promise was a promise.
He released her arms, pecking her on the lips and moving off of her before she could pull him down.
"Wha.. What?" her eyes were dark, her pupils blown out in lust. A red blush coating her cheeks. Shit. She looked so tempting right now. They needed to leave. Now.
"Ready for that date?" he smiled and she shook her head.
"Why would you do that?" she seethed, jumping up and straightening her clothes out. She wouldn't look at him, frustration, and something else lingering in the air. Sadness. Why was she sad?
"You left me hard this morning. It's only fair." he teased as he lifted his shoulder in a half shrug, her eyes snapping up to meet his.
"You.. You're punishing me?" her mouth fell open and she looked at him in bewilderment.
"Don't look at it like that. I'm keeping my promise" he grabbed her hand and led her out of the room and down the corridor.
"Promise? What promise?" she groaned trying to tug him to a stop.
"Where I said we take things slow. I want this to work Cassandra" he stopped abruptly, causing her to smack into him. He looked at her and she had a small frown on her lips. He leaned down and kissed her softly, doing anything to get rid of that vulnerable look in her eyes. She looked up at him and he began leading her again.
"So... you still want me?" she breathed and again he stopped.
What? Why would she think that he didn't want her?
"Of course why wouldn't I?" he looked at her in alarm and she had a far away look in her eyes.
"I don't know, because of last night" she shuffled her feet and looked down at them. He hooked a finger around her chin, tilting her head to look at him.
"I want you for the rest of my long life. I want you in every way possible. Last night didn't deter me, it spurred me on. I'm going to show you the way you should have been treated, how you deserve to be treated. I'm going to be someone who deserves you. It's going to be hard, because I'd like nothing more than to throw you over my shoulder and replicate my dream, but I'm not going to. I'm going to do this right." he kissed her hard and she moaned, pressing herself against him. "Ok?" he finally managed to breathe out.
"Yes" she whispered back as she kissed him this time, tangling her fingers in his curls and tugging slightly.
"Cassandra, if you don't stop I can't keep my promise" he mumbled against her lips, tightening his hold on her hips. She giggled but let go, "so where we going?" He sighed before swooping her up into his arms and flying out the cave. She screamed and clutched onto him, giving him a glare. It didn't really work considering she was so terrified.
Cass
"You could have warned me!" she shouted, her voice echoing around them as he flew his way to the top of the bluff. There was no way she would get used to this. It took her an abnormal about of time to learn to walk when she was younger, and she still had troubles considering she was so clumsy. Zero chance she'd just up and start flying like it was natural. Or I guess it was natural, now. For her kind. But still, no, she wouldn't get used to it.
Once he sat her down on her feet she huffed at him and slid onto bike, crossing her arms and looking anywhere else but at him. 2 could play this game.
He laughed "you'll still lose baby" he slid on in front of her and jumped his bike, causing her to jerk forward into him and clutch his t-shirt in her fists.
"I hate you" she grumbled as she got comfortable behind him, squeezing his hips slightly with her thighs and pressing her front against his back. His small choke of breath let her know she won this small battle. He hissed slightly before his bike screamed off into the night, speeding to their unknown destination. She hoped tonight went well, she wanted so badly for them to be something more, to be something more real.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked as they drove a few streets over from the boardwalk. The faint music and screams still being slightly heard.
"You" she answered honestly, resting her chin on his shoulder. He turned his head slightly to look at her, a small smile gracing his lip. It should be illegal to look as good as he did. He was all fake innocence and devilish smirks. And muscle, she couldn't forget that.
"Good things I hope?" he joked, though he probably heard every damn word spoken in her mind, and she really didn't care. But just in case he didn't and he was trying to respect her privacy, she would tease him.
"No. You smell funny" she smirked when his head shot sideways to look at her suddenly, the corners of his lips turning down into a frown. She almost laughed. Almost. He nostrils flared in almost an invisible gesture, if she wasn't so focused on him, she would have missed it. She laughed then at his obvious action to smell himself. He parked suddenly, her jerking forward into him again.
"It's not nice to tease me" he pouted as he swung himself off. He stood in front of her and she drank him in, in the most pleasant way. He opted for a navy blue long sleeve t-shirt, and black jeans, his regular boots covering his feet. But he looked no less handsome. His curls were pinned back and he was smirking. Of course he was smirking. She shook her head and jumped off his bike, ignoring the hand he held out to her.
"Glad you find me handsome, you're beautiful." She felt the blush rise to her cheeks, she hoped once she got this vampire thing down she could control the heat that rushed to the forefront. She hadn't really thought she was beautiful. Just a simple black dress with silver sandals, but hearing it front of him made her believe him. And she had never felt beautiful before. Yet another reason she was entirely grateful for his presence. He dipped down and kissed her softly, breathing a sigh against her lips when he pulled away.
"Don't go too far into you head, stay with me" he smiled and led her into a small but cute restaurant. Fairy lights hanging outside and small chatter coming from inside. Once they walked in, Cass was immediately in love. It was rustic in theme with white wood, and even more fairy lighting. Soft music was playing, with a flickering candle at each table. She was too busy drinking in the place that she didn't notice their hostess leading them to a table. Marko gently grabbed her elbow and pulled along, "do you like it?" he questioned as they got to a table, he helped her get situated before going to his own chair.
"Your server will be right with you" she smiled and then left, giving Cass an opportunity to answer him.
"No" she shook her head her eyes flicking to his, he frowned, "I love it" she smiled and he rolled his eyes, reaching across the table to take her hand. He stared down at their hands and rubbed his thumb over her pointer finger knuckle.
"I'm sorry Cass" he whispered. Why was he sorry? Had he said something and she didn't hear him? She looked down to where he was staring and she finally saw that he was running over a small white scar she had gotten when Thomas had kidnapped her.
"No. No. That wasn't your fault" she captured his hand and squeezed it tightly making him look up at her.
"Yes it was" he mumbled as once again he lost eye contact with.
"Hi! I'm Sydney and I'm your server, what can I get you guys to drink?" She angled her body towards Marko. Of course. She gave him a flirty smile that he didn't seem to notice. But she did. And if she didn't quit looking at her man like that, she was going to rip her eyes out. She was sure of it. Marko's head angled towards her and his eyes widened before a large smile spread across his cheeks.
"I'll just have a coke" he smiled at the waitress and the girl hummed.
"And I'll have a water" she added in as she was sure the girl forgot she was there. The girl gave her a side eyed look as if actually forgetting she was there and gave her a dirty look.
"No soda for you?" she smiled, though it was fake. Her eyes roamed down Cass' figure and they met her eyes again. Marko stiffened and his lip set into a sneer. 'Don't. We can have fun with this' she whispered into his mind and he narrowed his eyes at her before shaking his head in amusement.
"Nope. You can get yourself one, if you'd like." Cass smiled back and the waitress gave her a confused look before walking off with their orders.
"Have some fun?" Marko questioned as the girl became out of earshot.
She shrugged "yeah I'm hungry."
"We're about to ea.. Oh" he pursued his lips in the most adorable way. She laughed and he laughed to.
"I see. This can be fun" he sent her a devilish smirk and the waitress returned, slamming Cass' drink down in front of her, some water sloshing over the side and spilling onto the table.
"Whoopsie, sorry" the girl gave a fake sorry smile and Cass really wanted to slam her head into the table they were sitting in. Watch the blood flow from her broken nose. Yeah, she was really, really hungry. Marko's foot kicked hers and she looked up at him. He shook his head slightly.
"Sydney, right? What do you recommend?" he asked sweetly and Cass grit her teeth. That little shit.
"Oh the chicken parmesan is to die for" she moaned and winked. Did she say die? Yes, die she would.
"That sounds lovely, we'll both have that" Cass butt in, snapping the menu closed and all but shoving it into the girls hands.
"Would you like a salad?" The waitress asked, glaring at her.
"Nope. I might want dessert after so stick around" Cass gave her a wink and Marko coughed to hide the laugh that wanted to come out.
"I'm sure" the girl smiled and looked back at Marko.
"Is that what you want? My recommendation?" the girl asked sweetly
"Yes, sounds perfect" Marko closed his menu gently and handed it to her, her hand "accidentally" brushing his. Cass had to fight the growl wanting to rip out through her throat.
"And dessert? I have the most excellent recommendation" the girl licked her lips and winked before giving him a flirty smile.
"I look forward to it" Marko smirked and she walked off, her hips swaying a little too extra. Though he didn't notice, he was too busy staring at Cass.
"You're cute when you're jealous"
"Shut up" she mumbled and he laughed, "I'll get you back" she promised and he just laughed again.
"How did you find this place?" she asked as they sat in silence staring at each other for awhile. Though it wasn't uncomfortable.
"I found it one night when I was alone. I was just riding around trying to clear my head when I saw it. I instantly loved it. Plus, it smelled amazing. I've never been in here before, so this is a gamble" he smiled sheepishly.
"I love it Marko, really" she answered and grabbed his hand. He stared down at her scar again and she wanted to whack him upside the head. She didn't know how to convince him that it wasn't his fault.
"Stop. Not your fault. Stop going there" she whispered as she swiped her thumb over his knuckles.
"It feels like my fault. I shouldn't have left you like that" he whispered back hoarsely, still not making eye contact.
She sighed, "Marko, he would have got me some way. You can't stay with me all of the time."
"I can now" he said as he finally looked up at her, raw emotion flashing in his eyes.
"You can now" she confirmed, she let his hand go when she spotted the waitress walking towards them with their plates. He frowned but didn't press the subject, giving her a side eyed look that had her wanting to kiss him.
"Here ya go" she nicely sat his food down and stared at him, smiling, urging him to try his food. "Try it. That way I know if I'm right or not" she beamed and Cass rolled her eyes. What a ditz. Actually no, what a freaking weirdo. Desperate weirdo she added.
"Can I have mine?" Cass asked harshly, raising her eyebrows.
"Oh, right" she sneered and plopped the food down.
Marko cut in and shoveled a fork full into his mouth, chewing thoughtfully before swallowing audibly. Cass rolled her eyes again at his childish behavior. How can someone with a tongue like his be so undeniably cute and childish?
"It's very good, thank you" he smiled and turned away, effectively ending their conversation.
"No problem. Let me know if you need anything else. Especially dessert" she smiled proudly and stood there staring at him. No way this girl was that dumb. Marko gave her a help me stare and Cass almost wanted to let him suffer.
"You can go now. Thanks" Cass shooed her off with a fork in hand and the girl huffed before sauntering off.
"Remind me to never piss you off" Marko said as he shoveled another forkful in.
"You'll do well to remember it yourself" she smirked and began eating. Fuck. The girl was right, this was good. At least she was good for something. They both hurriedly ate as they were both hungry for something else entirely, and maybe they just wanted to be alone.
Marko
He couldn't help but be extremely proud of himself. He was being talkative, friendly, and honest. Traits he always had trouble with, but with Cass it seemed they came naturally. It felt like he was being himself and he had forgotten who that was until she came along. Hell, they were even teasing each other. And planning on having the waitress for dinner, and it wasn't even his idea. He had a little vindictive vixen on his hands, that's for sure. But he wasn't complaining, in fact he was quite happy. He was known for being vindictive, and cunning, and somewhat a manipulator. So the fact that his girl was starting to be the same pleased him.
Wait…. His girl? Was she? He had never asked. Did he need to ask? Or does she just automatically become him? How does one ask such a question?
"My girl?" he blurted stupidly and Cass looked up at him in alarm. Her blue eyes widening slightly at his question.
"What?" she managed to respond, her voice thick with confusion.
He cleared his throat "uhhh, are you my girl?" he wondered aloud, cursing himself for sounding so stupid. And clueless. He was absolute shit at this and he wouldn't be surprised if she left him. But the thought of her leaving him had him gripping his eating utensils, a snarl wanting to rip out of his throat. If he reacted this way by just the mere thought of it, he would never be able to live through it.
"Well, do you want me to be?" she asked, tilting her head in the most adorable way. Her eyes had darkened slightly and he noticed the candle light flickered in just the right way that it caused her to glow. He thought she looked like an angel. His angel. Yes, he wanted her to be his.
"Well yeah" he mumbled, choosing to take a rather large bite to avoid sounding any more awkward than he already did. He had to stop this, or he wouldn't have any more food left when the next time he was stupid came up.
"Marko, are you asking me out?" she smiled and his breath caught. Weren't they already out though? He asked her to come on a date with him, so why would she ask.
"We're already out" he pointed out and she shook his head. Probably because he was clueless.
"I mean, are you asking me to be your girlfriend?" she questioned and a look of uneasiness crossed over her face. Was she as scared as he was? He wanted everything to do with her, but he didn't want to fuck up again. He didn't want to see her hurt ever again. He wasn't used to this, he was very bad at it. He should have practiced, maybe to one of the boys? No, they would have died of laughter and never accomplished anything. He would have been mad and that would have made for a terrible date. Maybe he should have just practiced it inside of his mind first, at the very least.
"Would you want to be?" he asked and locked eye contact with her. Letting his vulnerability shine through, but he saw some in hers as well. She was scared. Scared of being hurt by him. Because of her ex-boyfriend, man he hated that guy. He couldn't wait to drain him, and he definitely would. But he wasn't him and he would prove that.
"Actually don't answer that. Yes, I want you to be my girlfriend. I want everything that involves you and I being together Cassandra" he gave her a smile and grabbed her hand for the third time that night. She exhaled sharply and nodded.
"Yes, I want that" she smiled then, the uneasiness flowing away and leaving only content.
"Thank God" he murmured and she laughed. The waitress came over and Cass' mood immediately darkened. He wanted to rip the girls throat out for making Cass frown, and she tried making fun of his girls weight, which was pointless. Cass was perfect in his eyes.
"So will you be having dessert?" the girls smile was sickly sweet and his stomach turned. At another point in his life he would have loved the attention, but now he hated it. But he would play this game for Cass.
"Yes actually. How about you meet me later, when is your shift over?" he asked, casting a quick glance to Cass who was glaring murderously at the girl. He caught the smug smirk the girl sent at Cass but chose to ignore it.
"Oh I can leave anytime, I only stayed after to wait on you" she smiled and he nodded, asking for the check. He laid a $20 on the table for the both of them.
'Go outside. I'll lead her to you. Make sure it's somewhere secluded.' He said into her mind, she gave a short nod getting up abruptly and taking off outside of the restaurant.
"I'll grab my things" Sydney said as she walked towards the back, he waited impatiently before she came back out, red lipstick now coating her lips. He fought the urge to roll his eyes, as if she would need that. They walked out together and he led her around back.
"So where are we going handsome?" she questioned as she linked her arm with his. He thought about shoving her but then that wouldn't be near as fun as his actual plans.
"Somewhere more.. Private" he purred and once they reached a dark alleyway she shoved him into the wall. Christ, she was stronger than she looked. Or he just wasn't expecting her to be so bold. She grabbed his shoulders and smashed her lips onto his.
What should he do? He wanted to rip her head off, should he go with an arm so she didn't die quickly? He panicked and pushed her back harshly, the girl stumbled but didn't fall.
"What was that for?" the girl shouted, coming closer. It was then that he looked behind the girl and saw Cassandra standing there, eyes yellow and murderous. She let a snarl rip through her throat and the girl stiffened.
"Did you hear that?" she whispered, too afraid to turn around.
"I did, sounded scary" Cass answered for him and the girl turned abruptly to give her a sneer.
"What are you doing here? Can't you see you aren't wanted?" the girl questioned, running her hand up his stomach and to his chest.
"Well I told you I would let you know if I wanted dessert. And I do, want dessert that is." Cass licked her lips and let her eyes glow yellow again, giving the girl an evil smirk. She was so sexy holy fuck.
The girl screamed and turned to run, grabbing his hand. He shook her off and tripped her, causing her to fall onto her hands. A small cry erupting from her mouth and echoing off the empty alley. Cass stalked up to her and grabbed the girls hair in her fist, jerking her head up to look at her.
"Did you actually think he'd want you?" she sneered and the girl whimpered
"You are pretty stupid to think I'd ever choose you over her" he spoke beside her, letting his eyes glow yellow. He mouth opened, trying to form a scream before he clamped his hand over her mouth stopping the noise.
"No you're going to be nice and quiet for us aren't you?" he smiled and the girl shakily nodded. He took his hand off of her mouth.
"Please. I'm sorry. I won't tell anyone, I swear it." Sydney said, he looked at Cass indicating she was running the show. The girl took lead and looked at Cass too.
"I really am sorry! It will never happen again!" she cried and Cass frowned, nodding and tapping her chin in thought.
"You see, I could let you go." the girl started shaking her head up and down violently "buuuuttt, I am so hungry. I really do want dessert." Cass smiled sadly and the girl went to scream again when Cass' eyes flashed again, but Cass was quick, leaping forward to dig her teeth into the girls jugular. Sydney flailed and tried escaping, Marko held her down, though he didn't need to. He met eyes with his girl and she immediately held up the girls wrist, offering it to him. He smirked and joined her in feeding.
He could get used to this
(Marko and Cassandra's date isn't over yet, part 2 coming soon)