Slipping into the unknown

Ma cherie

Real quick I am so sorry it's been soooo long I've been in Europe and I haven't been able to upload.

Anyways, it's back to Cassie's POV now

After such a long and stressful first day at the library, I couldn't help but frown when frank texted me saying he regretfully couldn't pick me up, but he'd send someone. I was curious as to who the person he'd send was, but there was an overpowering feeling.

Being the person I am; aka anxious, always nervous, fearing rejection; I took it as a way of ditching out on me. Thinking about why he could've done that, I remember how angry he seemed when Beebo didn't even show up for me. I figured that meant he disliked people that cancelled plans, but here he just did.

I chuckled softly to myself while walking outside to a bench once realizing this was the third thing to go wrong today of all days. I thought starting my new jobs in a new area would be great, which they were, but I didn't think two people I'm already starting to get close with would ditch me without even a good excuse, and that-.

I sighed out loud, as I found I could've even find myself to even think it. All I could think of, was how on earth did he get my number after changing it, and blocking his number on it; that is the number permanently engraved in my brain from calling it so many times.

I brushed away all thoughts of him and what happened, determined to end today on a good note. Humming to myself as I played with the hem of my ripped jeans, I was startled as a black SUV pulled in front of me. The windows were darkly tinted; not allowing me to look in.

I didn't know whether to run or knock on the drivers side. My choice was made for me as the window rolled down. I was instantly relieved as I saw Gee staring longingly at me.

"Hello gorgeous, care for a ride?" Feeling flushed front eh compliment, I looked down at my feet, trying to prevent Gee from seeing my face. As if on cue, because everyone in this town can just sense things and everything else, he commented on my actions. 

He cooed as he spoke to me, "Awh, darling, theres no need to be embarrassed from the compliments; they're all true anyways." I could practically hear the grin in his tone, but to continued to look down with a small smile on my face.

  As if he's actually complimenting me-me of all people. He must not be wearing his glasses right now. I chuckled slightly at my thought, especially considering if he had glasses he would have to be almost legally blind to see me that poorly. Pushing away all thoughts about the compliments and white lies, I quietly thanked him as I opened the door to the car. 

"How are you my love?" While asking, he took my free hand into his, his thumb stroking the back of my hand, as he looked adoringly into my eyes. His head tilted to the left during his actions, almost making me coo at the resemblance he has to Duke- or any puppy for that matter. Or, basically any cute animal.

I smiled back at Gerard, stopping myself from sighing as I felt the blush leave my face. It didn't leave because I wasn't happy with him; but I felt comfortable. "Oh it went fine, it was just work though." Lying only slightly, I felt my voice waver at the end of my sentence. Normally I was excellent at lying but it seemed as if now it was leaving me. 

He chuckled at my small attempt at a joke of work being tiring; most likely sensing my words shake from the small lie. "That's valid. Work is work, but it doesn't feel like that if you enjoy it."

Smiling at me, he tore his eyes from mine with a fight, and looked towards the road as he began to drive off. As we drove, he kept one hand on the steering wheel and the other clasped with mine. Hearing that the next song on the radio was I'm still standing by Elton John, we gasped while looking towards each other with huge grins on our faces. 

Once we both finished singing our hearts out to the masterpiece, Gee turned the radio down slightly; hinting there was going to be a conversation. I prepared myself for it, only to find that I didn't mind socializing with him, Frank, Bren, and Pete.

"Frank's asking me to apologize on his behalf for not being able to pick you up. He feels horrible for cancelling the plans he made but said he had an important things to do." I could hear the empathy in my voice, making me wonder how anybody could be afraid or frightened by him. No doubt he could be intimidating on the outside, to some people that is, but I was glad that he didn't even try to daunt me. 

"Oh that's completely fine. I don't mind because I still got you. And even if I didn't get anythings, it would give me a good excuse to walk home and exercise." I grinned lopsidedly at him to get him under the impression that I was %100 fine with everything today.

"Alright. You know, you can talk to me about anything. I know it hasn't been long since we started talking, or doing what the three of us are doing, but we judge nothing. And not just saying that like most bitches do to act like they don't judge anything, but we really don't- in fact we encourage. If you were to tell us you were tree-sexual, we'd encourage and buy you a tree suite." He laughed at the end of his speech while talking. I too laughed along.

In-between my gasps for air from laughing so hard, I commented on his words. "Thank you but really?!?!? Tree-sexual?? What is that even supposed to mean-and why is that your first example of supporting something?"

We both continued laughing, harder if that was even possible. "I don't know, it seemed random and that it could prove how supportive Frank and I both are. I mean I'd assume it's almost like a furry, but instead of a fox or something, a tree!" 

Out laughing finally started to calm down as Gee parked in the apartments' lot. "You excited for what Frank has planned for tonight?"

"Oh yes, I alsmost forgot about that. A date right? For the three of us?" 

"Why of course darling. And don't worry about dressing up super fancy; you'll look beautiful in anything you choose to wear." I blushed from the compliment and thanked him quietly. 

"Do you know what we're doing also?"

He giggled, as if I should've already known. "Yes, ma cherie. Although, it's a surprise for you."

<Thanks for reading! Anyways, thoughts? what do you want to see happening next? I'm debating which ways I'm going to take this but if you want a specific option I should take, please comment it and tell me. I am sorry that this is late though but I tried making it longer to somewhat make up for it. Anyways, thanks again and Laterz!>