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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 1:19:57 GMT -5
“I-“ Cass was almost sure she’d get those three words out this time, especially since she’d admitted it to Jack, but the words stuck in her throat. Instead, she muttered “Thank you” a little miserably.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 1:21:29 GMT -5
"Go get washed off." Xander said with a fake smile, patting her head.
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 1:32:43 GMT -5
Cass hugged him once more before pulling away.
“I’m sorry.” She apologized again, but this time it wasn’t for cheating.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 1:35:16 GMT -5
"I'll order a pizza for tonight." Xander replied, not quite ready to forgive her for anything.
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 1:51:07 GMT -5
“Okay.” Cass wasn’t hungry, but she wasn’t in the mood to argue. Instead, she made her way to the bathroom, getting in the shower and going through all the hot water and half a bottle of soap. When she got out, skin bright pink and raw and bleeding lightly in places from being scalded and scrubbed, she brushed her teeth three times. Putting on her pajamas, a tank top and shorts, she still didn’t feel clean. She stepped out of the bathroom, shivering, and headed towards the living room. “Xando?”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 1:53:10 GMT -5
Xander was sitting on the couch, head cradled in his hands and a half empty bottle of pain pills next to him and eyes reddish from tears that were long gone
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 1:59:53 GMT -5
Cass froze, staring at him wide-eyed before her eyes drifted to the pill bottle. She snapped out of it instantly. “How many did you take, Xander?”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 2:04:42 GMT -5
"A few." Xander shugged. "Still hurts."
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 2:11:08 GMT -5
Cass let out a shaky breath, kneeling in front of him and resting her forehead on his knee.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 2:12:00 GMT -5
"Didn't think anything could hurt like this..." Xander breathed
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 2:25:39 GMT -5
“I love you.” Cass whispered for the first time sober, looking down at his shoe.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 2:33:32 GMT -5
Xander sighed, shaking his head. "Why with Jack....?"
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 2:41:13 GMT -5
“Would you have preferred Frank?” Cass asked sourly, not lifting her head. Figured, she finally admitted it and he ignored her.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 2:46:12 GMT -5
"Yes." Xander sighed
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 2:50:00 GMT -5
“Ew, why?” Cass looked up at him.
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 2:54:10 GMT -5
"Because he's a prick." Xander sighed. "I don't worry about you leaving for him..."
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 2:59:40 GMT -5
“Daddy wants me to marry Frank.” Cass made a face. “That’s reason enough to stay away from him.”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 3:29:43 GMT -5
"Exactly." Xander agreed.
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Post by Jack Lupus on May 16, 2008 3:42:37 GMT -5
“I’d rather marry Frank than Jack.” Cass mused before glancing up at him. “Given the choice, though, I’d prefer to marry you.”
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Post by Evlyn Montgomary on May 16, 2008 3:44:06 GMT -5
"You...." Xander took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "I'm not mad, Cass. You don't have to say things so I won't be mad."
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