Fate

4- Cuts

Taking a shot I exchanged glances with Khloe. Squealing she ran over to me. Hugging tightly I smiled.

"Holy shit I missed you," She said.

"Shots?" I asked.

"Fuck yes," she said as we both took one. A tall lightskin walked over and wrapped his arms around her. She looked up and giggled as they kissed. Alex. Her boyfriend of like 8 months. They're so cute it hurts. As they made out I slowly slipped away. Bumping into Zach I looked up at him and smiled.

"Hey," he said smiling at me.

"Hey! Having fun?" I asked taking a sip out of my cup.

"Yeah I guess, more now," he said grinning at me. I giggled softly and looked down. Reed stepped closer to me.

"Hey so-,"

My attention drifted as a loud squeal erupted.

"Reed!" Kayla's voice screamed annoyingly. He smiled at her as she grabbed his face and started kissing him. I met eyes with Reed as he glared at me. Jealousy came over me.

"Cassie?" Zach asked as I looked back at him. He gave me a confused look and back over at Reed and Kayla.

"Sorry, what were you saying?" I asked. He exhaled and shook his head.

"Um, I forgot, I'm gonna go find my friends," He said giving me a fake smile and walking off. Shit. What is happening?

After talking to Khloe for a while time passed quickly.

"Well that's what I told her, but of course she ignores my advice, per us-,"

"Reed and Zach are fighting!" A girl yelled as people ran over. Confused Khloe and I looked at each other.
Running over I watched as Zach pushed Reed back.

"I can't have anything can I?!" Zach yelled.

"Shut the fuck up! You don't get to talk to about having things!" Reed yelled pushing Zach back.

"You have to ruin everything! You're the fucking screw up of the family! This is why mom and dad fucking hate you!" Zach yelled.

"You don't know what you're talking about," Reed said angrily.

"You're the reason our family is falling apart," Zach yelled in his face.

"Fuck you, have fun living in my fucking shadow. You'll never be me, no matter how hard you try," Reed said. I watched as Zach clenched his jaw and swung at Reed's face. Stumbling back Zach swung again at him. Everyone yelled and cheered.

"Reed stop!" Kayla yelled.

"Cassie, this is all you," Khloe said as we looked at each other. I ran in and pulled Zach off of Reed.

"Stop," I said. Zach looked at me angrily.

"What the fuck is wrong with you?" I yelled. Reed sat up. Blood covering his face.

"Everyone get the fuck out!" I yelled. People looked around and grabbed there stuff leaving.

"Cassie I-," Zach said touching my shoulder.

"Save it!" I yelled pushing him away. Helping Reed up I carried him as he stumbled.

"I'll start cleaning," Khloe said as I carried Reed up the stairs and to his bathroom. Pushing the toilet seat down he sat down slowly. Leaning back he set his head against the wall. Walking to my room I grabbed my first aid kit from my bathroom. Reed sighed and looked up at me.

"What are you doing?" He asked. I looked down at him annoyed.

"You have blood all over your face, and a gash in your cheek," I said rinsing a cloth.

"You don't need to help me," he replied looking up at me.

"You're drunk, you can't do this yourself. As much as I don't want to, I have to help you," I said walking over to him. His eyes looked up at me. I gently placed the cloth over his cut. He winced and grabbed my hand. My heart jumped as his touch hit mine. Gently dabbing it he held my hand tighter. His gaze stayed on mine. His eyes were deep, dark. Grabbing a butterfly bandaid I lowered down and gently placed it over his cut.

"There," I said looking at him. His hand slowly touched my face as he rubbed my cheek gently.

"What?" I asked. Our eyes were locked.

"You're so gorgeous," he said studying my features.

"You're drunk," I said looking down.

"Yeah, but I've always thought you were the most beautiful girl in the world, even when we're little," he said lifting my chin back to eye level with him. My heart raced.

"Why'd you kiss him?" Reed asked. I furrowed my eyebrows.

"What?" I asked.

"We both know you don't feel the way he feels about you," Reed said sulkily.

"Reed," I whispered as our faces got closer.

"What?" He muttered looking down at my lips.

"We can't," I said, my breathing rapid.

"What would happen if we did?" He asked quietly. Was this really happening? I wanted to give in. I did. All I could think about was how bad I would feel about Zach. I couldn't do that to him.

"Hey, I brought som- oh shit," Khloe said holding towels. I pulled away from Reed quickly as he cleared his throat.

"No, ignore me, I wasn't here, didn't see anything," Khloe said setting towels on the bed. I looked back at Reed before walking out quickly.

"Cassie, room right now," She said as we marched into my room. Shutting the door she stared at me with her jaw dropped.

"Holy shit, this whole fight is about you. You are officially in a love triangle," Khloe said giggling. I laid down on the bed and shook my head.

"No, nope, not a thing," I said as she laughed.

"You and Zach kissed and now Reeds mad and they're fighting over you!" Khloe said laying down next to me.

"Fuck," I said shutting my eyes.

"I mean who are you gonna pick?" She asked.

"I don't know, I just i don't," I sighed.

"Zach is obviously like in love with you and has this whole 'I'll protect her' thing going. Reed though, whew, he is like this whole toxic mess but still hot and is all 'Touch her and i'll kill you'," Khloe said as we sat up. I looked over at her in disarray. She gave me a soft smile.

"Zach is the better choice. He's better for me, he'll make me happy," I said.

"So Zach?" She asked. I nodded hesitantly.

"Okay?" She said unsure.

"What?" I asked worried.

"Nothing, I trust whatever choice you make," she said hugging me.

"I should go talk to him," I said pursing my lips. She nodded as I walked out. Walking down the hall I knocked on the door to his room. He was sitting on his bed staring out the window. The waves crashed in the back as the sun gleamed through.

"Hey," I said as he glanced over at me. Looking away he sighed. I sat down in front of him as he kept looking out.

"What was that about?" I asked. He scoffed and shook his head. He shrugged. I placed my hand on his chin and turned him to face me.

"Zach," I said as he slowly looked at me. He bit his bottom lip with a sorry look in his eyes.

"What's going on?" I asked. He exhaled.

"I really like you Cassie, but i'm not going to fight my brother for you," he said.

"You don't have too, Zach, i'm here, and i'm choosing you," I said looking at him. His eyes lit up.

"Are you sure?" He asked. I nodded slowly. The sun reflected off his eyes. I leaned in and pressed my lips to his. His hand held my cheek and the other on my waist. This was right. This was good. Right?