They spent the weekend ordering room service and watching movies in her hotel room. Allie went home Saturday night because her mother had asked her to come back home. Was back home a reality for Cassie? Tommy knew all he had to do was text his Mom and she'd be okay with him not coming back home, after all it wasn't the first time. For Sean it was slightly different, his Mom started asking questions about him and Cassie. But it didn't take much convincing after he said Cassie needed him, she even insisted he stayed with Cassie and let her know if they were coming back so she could prepare her room again.
They tried to stay in a bubble as long as they could but once Allie left and it was only them... Tommy couldn't shut it down much longer. He could see how Sean decided he would forget it all for Cassie's sake but not him. He had to know.
- Cassie, how much longer are we going to pretend nothing happened? I understand that you went through a lot yesterday. but I have to understand. this no longer feels nothing to me and if you are not on the same page, if I can't be there for you like I want to be... I have to know
- why is it you sound so selfish? I get it, you are looking after yourself but... can't you understand that I felt rejected the other day? can't you see how everyone always wants something of me? in case you didn't figure it out yet, Noah's been taking, my Mother's been taking, even the two of you have been taking
- the only thing I ask of you -Sean interrupted Cassie- is that you never EVER compare me to either one of those shit people. the moment I see Noah, he's dead. and don't even get me started on your mom
- that's the thing I was about to say. the difference between you two and them is that I was a willing participant until you made me feel like they did... like I was just a means to an end. like everyone else, you made me feel like someone I'm not. can't you see that, Sean? you were always there for me, you know what they say about me and how much of that is real -she turned to Tommy and looked into his eyes when asking- don't even try to lie to me, 'cause I know you've heard about and what they say. are you honestly going to tell me the other day wasn't driven by your own preconceptions of me? or are you always turning special moments with girls into a meaningless threesome?
- wow, Cassie. you are something else. can't you see us? we are both here. we are both in the dark about you, about what happened. what the hell happened? I don't even want to think about what could've happened if Sean hadn't knocked that door down
- I'm sorry I didn't say it before, Sean but... thank you. you too, Tommy. all I know is that one moment I was laughing with Allie and next thing I know my legs were jellie and someone carried me to a room. it wasn't until I saw Noah's face that I started to processes what was going on. I mean... I'm not a 100% sure that he put something in my drink but let's be honest, you guys know I don't even want to think about Noah anymore
- Cass, babe, we need to report him. he can't go around messing with your drink and get away with it. it's not the first time he's been like this to you. -Sean looks up to Tommy with a glare so he knows to shut up- I know you don't like talking about this but I still can't get the fact he asked you to do drugs with you and when you refused he put in your drink and ended up fucking you almost being out of it
- please, Sean... I don't want to remember that. I still don't understand why I couldn't move but could feel and see and hear everything -Cassie on the verge of crying- I just want to be here with you guys. just feel protected for a bit longer. can we just do that?
- no, Cassie, we need to talk. this can't keep happening. what happens next year when we all go to college? is he going to chase after you? what happens if he decides to stop obssessing over you and moved on to another girl? if not for you, do it for the rest of the girls he could be doing this to
Cassie was silent, looking lost for a moment. But then she straightened her shoulders to say:
- you are right. I can't be selfish too. when we go off to college next year, he won't follow me, he doesn't have the aspirations to do so. but I'm certain he will move to someone else and I don't want anyone going through this. can we stay in bed until tomorrow though? I can go to a detective friend tomorrow after breakfast but I want to rest until then, please
- WE are going. all three of us together. get that in your head, Cass. it's the three of us. at least until graduation. you are stuck with me because we are college buddies but this hot head over here is probably going to chase after us too. even if it's not the same place, it will definitely be the same city. am I right, dude?
- you bet your ass I will. this is an us now, Cassie. get your head around it once and for all. and yes, we can go tomorrow. just so we are all on the same page, I want you, Sean wants you, we want us. are we clear?
Cassie looked at Tommy and all she could do was nod with as big a smile on her face as she could. The effect of the drugs wasn't totally off yet and her body was week, even if her mind was fully there.
They stayed in bed, spent the weekend ordering room service and didn't talk anymore. Unfortunately, Noah wasn't as gone as they thought and was already aware of them being together. Which he wasn't happy about.