Cassidy

Chapter thirteen

    (≤Cassidy's POV≥) I turned back towards the TV, staring at the blank screen. I could see Mason's reflection as he walked around the kitchen, opening all the cabinets looking for food. He looked over at me, then back over at the cabinets, and continued to search.

(≤Mason's POV≥) "We need to get a job somewhere." I said, looking down.

"How about we get a job over at.." Cassidy paused. "-Mrs K's."

"Absolutely not. I hate her." I scoffed, as I walked over to the dining table.

"How about we take a walk outside." Suggested Cassidy. "You're clearly stressed."

I looked over at him and he was already walking around gathering cups for water, and searching for spare backpacks to carry.

"Sure." I said, walking over to help him.

    (≤Cassidy's POV≥) It was quite beautiful outside. The wind was softly blowing, and I could even hear birds chirping! The sound the leaves made was a relaxing sound. The path had turned into a sea of pine straw, and the bushes were blooming bright flowers. 

"Spring is truly the best time to take a walk, isn't it?" I said, looking up at Mason.

He nodded and continued taking in the sight.

    It had been a while of quietness. All you could hear was the wind. I unexpectedly felt Mason's hand wrap around mine. I looked up at Mason and before I knew it, we kissed.

We started walking again, and spotted a bench made with a few stones near a pond. Me and Mason headed towards it and sat down.

I heard some movement in the bushes and didn't think much of it, until it got so loud I had to look around. I saw a flash of what looked to be a red shirt. 

I nudged Mason and pointed to the bushes. 

"Mason I don't think we're alone." I said, turning back around to see he was closer to me. I didn't think this was the best thing for him to do, since, someone was watching.

I heard vague giggling. I knew we weren't alone at this point. My eyes followed where the noise came from and I barely saw the clothing of a group of kids watching us.

I nudged Mason again and pointed in the the direction of the group of kids. Mason saw them and realized from the vague vision he had, they looked too much like his friends that came over earlier to be anyone else. 

Mason looked back at me, panicked. 

"What's going on?" I whispered loudly.

"My friends are recording us!" Replied Mason.

"How do you know?" I said, getting up.

"I know! I Just know, okay?" snapped Mason as he yanked my hand and pulled me out to the path.

"Crap." Said Mason, pacing around.

"What are they doing?" I said, raising my voice. 

"Don't you get it?" said Mason, clearly upset. "They're going to show that to everyone in the school!" 

He immediately gestured his hands towards his house and we both ran back.

    When we got back it was late. Around 7pm. We were both tired and anxious, but that didn't keep us from staying up all night.

"Mason.." I said, tired.

"What?" Paused Mason "Its 3am, what do you want?"

"I don't think you're going on that 'trip' anymore, are you?"

There was a moment of silence, until I heard Mason mumble "I guess not."

    It was morning. I got up first and got ready for school. Once I was done, I went to wake up Mason.  He was surely awake, but he didn't look so good.

"Whats wrong?" I said, rolling him over.

Mason didn't say anything and continued to get up and get ready for school. I waited the whole time, anxious about school and for Mason. 

    We walked into school, a bit late but not as late as some kids.

As Mason and I walked down the halls, chattering and giggling could be heard all the way down.

I felt a push, and knew it had to be the bully.

"I saw the video." He said, laughing.

The Bully pushed me again, and everyone in the halls started surrounding us. 

"Stop! Stop!" A higher pitched voice I've never heard before said. 

"Charlie." Said the bully. "I knew you would come and try and defend these weirdos. Everyone knows you're not strong enough to beat me though." 

Charlie Shoved me into a clear space in the halls, trying to also get away from the Bully.

Mason weaved through the crowd and popped out near where me and Charlie were.

Mason grabbed my hand and yanked me away.

"Thanks-Uh, sorry! I'll see you later!" I yelled at Charlie. He waved, then suddenly my vision was focused on Mason, he had stopped and looked at me. I could tell he wasn't happy, but I didn't know why.