Cassie's Pov

I was out, looking for Jake, knowing that he'd have a good reason to not tell me where he was or why he left, when I had past a cheap, rugged looking motel. I felt something deep in the pit of my stomach, drop. Taking a glance at the parking lot, sure enough I saw Jake's truck. Turning the next corner, I took the back alley up, to the motel. Walking into the main lobby, I saw the front desk person, talking on the phone. 'They're busy, go look for yourself.' And that I did.

'218' Read the little golden plaque, lightly, I knocked on the door, with my knuckles. 'This isn't the one.' I thought, as I went to turn away, when the door, opened. Turning back around I saw Jake, standing before me. I studied him for a moment, "Are you sleep walking?" I asked, and in return, I just got a muffled 'yes' and a step aside from the door, meaning come in.

As soon as I was inside, he was back in bed, I chuckled. He then patted the empty space, next to him. "Sleep." he said, before plopping his head back onto the pillow, snoring softly. Before I knew, it a smile spread across my face. Slipping into bed, wasn't easy as I thought, since he likes to sleep directly in the middle of the bed, but when I was all settled and laid down, he unconsciously pulled me to his muscled chest! Trying hard not to laugh, I snuggled deeper into the warmth of his body.

Jake's Pov

I knew what I did would hurt, her when she found out why. But I also knew it would keep her safe, but what was more important, her safety or her happiness? Right now, I knew it was to keep her safe. Although I didn't want to admit it, but I knew she'd be cared for…a lot actually, and with Adam there maybe a little more than I like. But I trust Cassie not to do anything, even if we weren't really together.

Briefly, looking at the radio clock, I saw it was already close to midnight. 'I should stop soon.' I thought. Driving a little more, I came upon a cheap motel. After checking in, and placing my duffel on the lumpy ass bed, I went into the cupboard like bathroom, turned on the water, and lastly stripped off the last of my clothes.

Letting the droplets, pelt against my back was somewhat relaxing. Rolling back my arms, I felt how tense I'd been the past few weeks, because my back cracked a couple of times. Thinking about the past few weeks, got me thinking about Cassie. God, I missed her smile, the way it would light up her eyes…But mostly, I missed the way she'd always see the good in people, I knew what her past held and she knew mine.

Cassie and I were like two peas in a pod, but only opposite, her being light besides her having dark magic. And then there's me…I let out a sigh, taking a break from my excessive monologue. Quickly, finishing up my shower, I got out, toweled off and headed to bed. Only I couldn't sleep, instead I was wide awake, staring at the plastered ceiling. Laying for what felt like hours, I finally fell asleep!

Opening my eyes, I saw the alarm clock 11:15 a.m. I groaned, rubbing my eyes, sitting up I heard something rustle beside, me. Glancing quickly to my left, I saw Cassie sleeping soundlessly. Wait. What? "Cassie!" I said shaking her lightly, then all of a sudden she smiled, and opened an eye. "Hey there, sleepyhead." she said back, sitting up, and getting up out of the bed.

I cocked my head to the side, "Why are you here?" I asked, her. She then crawled, over to me, so that she was sitting Indian-style. "Because, I know you. I know that you wouldn't leave without telling me, for just any reason…And I missed you, so I talked Adam into telling me where you were going. But he didn't have a clue, and said that all he knew was that you took little, as possible, and left town. And here I am." she said smiling.

I chuckled, shaking my head, I said "I figured that, you'd come find me eventually!" she laughed along with me. See this another thing I love, about her, not only does she see the good in people, but she can bring the goodness out of them. Cassie can show people that not everything in this world is bad! "Yeah, I was gonna give up until I saw this motel, and your truck." Cassie said, leaning on me. "Well, I'm really glad that you didn't!" I told her, kissing the top of her head, I closed my eyes, and drifted back to sleep!