My First and Only Love

Chapter Twenty-Two

Cassandra:
"Cassandra!" Gabriel and Carina exclaimed as I walked through the door. I grabbed Gabriel's hand and put his keys in it. I didn't speak a word and walked up the stairs into the guest room closing the door.

I heard Gabriel and Carina coming up after me, but I didn't even bother to turn around. I threw myself on the bed and started crying into the pillow.

I headed the door crack open slowly and approaching footsteps. I felt the bed sink a little as Gabriel and Carina sat down next to me. I still didn't look up, I just sobbed.

One of them stroked my hair and Carina whispered in my ear," We got your back. Now and always Cas. Don't forget that." I finally looked and realized Gabriel was who was stroking my hair.

He held his arms out and I quickly gave him a hug and cried into his chest and he rubbed my back in small circular motions. Carina joined in on the hug and a few tears ran down her cheeks.

I released Gabriel and Carina let go of me. "Gabriel told me what happened. I would never believe him Cas," Carina affirmed me. I shook my head," He had no right to say that anyways." "What did you do Cas?" Gabriel asked me.

I shook my head again," It doesn't matter. What matters is that I'm in love with the player of Ferguson." Carina held my hands," I promise you, we will help you get over him." "Is that even possible? I love him," I stated, emphasizing the word love.

Carina and Gabriel looked at each other unsure what to say next. "It's fine. I just want to go to sleep." Gabriel nodded," Stay here. I'll sleep with Carina." Carina stared at him," Do you want my parents to have a heart attack?!"

I chuckled slightly. "Fine, I'll sleep on the couch," he said with a groan. "Thank you Gabriel," I said giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. He smiled at me," Anytime."

He held his hand out to Carina who looked at me before taking it. They walked out and closed the door behind them.

I let my tears fall onto the pillow and slowly fell asleep.
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"Cassy." "Cas." "Cassandra!" I finally opened my eyes to see Gabriel. "We got to go to work Cas." I yawned and nodded, getting up. He walked out and let me get ready.

I walked out of the room with a pink shirt tucked into my black skirt and black flats. I walked down the stairs twirling my hair around my finger.

Gabriel was sitting on the edge of the couch, waiting for me. He stood up as he saw me. "I made you breakfast," he said pointing towards the kitchen. He made me an omelet. "Thanks," I said with a smile sitting down.

I ate my breakfast slowly and I noticed Gabriel was just watching me.

During our car ride, Gabriel was quiet. "You know," he suddenly said, seeming uncomfortable with the silence," I was thinking that now that I have a car, I could drive you and Carina to school and home." "No Gabriel. You don't have to do that." "I know I don't. But I want to. Plus, there is no way in hell I'm letting you keep walking by yourself." "Why not?" "Cause Spencer could-" He stopped.

"Cause Spencer could what?" "Spencer could try to approach you easily." I rolled my eyes," I walk to school with Charlotte and go home with her." "Not usually sweetheart. Your sister has a new job with more hours and she's with her friends half of her free time." "You're annoying."

We pulled over since we had reached the restaurant. "No, I just care about you. Please, just let me drive you. Carina already agreed." Of course she had agreed already. I sighed," Fine. You can drive me."

He smiled in victory. I opened the door and stepped out," Bye Gabriel." "Bye, See ya later. And... good luck..." "Yea Thanks. I need it."

I walked into the restaurant and my eyes fell upon Spencer dressed like one of the waiters. I walked past him with a smirk. I heard him groan.