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[sub][b]Introducing [color=e75656]Cassie Lucasta[/color][/b][/sub][/indent][/indent][/indent][/center]

[indent][indent][indent][color=#708090]A few hours later after he had changed into his party clothes, that of which consisted of a blue floral patterned, buttoned-up T-shirt, beige shorts that show off his surprisingly attractive ankles and shins, and, to complete the outfit, some burnt sienna and white sneakers, Nicholas found himself walking out of the health center with a somewhat tightly-wrapped hand, which served as his reminder that he ought to have a better sense of his surroundings. Considering that his injuries could have been a lot worse, his poor imitation of being a Kyle would have landed him in the land of surgery, or at least that’s what the nurse told him.[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“And thank god I’m not.”[/color]

[color=#708090]But it still was unfortunate. Not only because he was left with just one fully-operational hand, but as he stopped about a few yards away from the health center, he decided to check the time and, of course, he was fucking late. WEll, not late in the sense he couldn’t still make it to the party if he hurried, but late enough that, if he were to keep his usual pace, he might actually miss the point of being [i]fashionably[/i] late. “Then I better hurry.”[/color]

[color=#708090]As he picked up his pace and felt the wind around him bush against his skin due to his brisk walk, he couldn’t help but wonder who all got the memo. He knew Billie knew about the party. Granted, he didn’t know how she knew. Maybe someone else who knew blabbed to her or he wasn’t giving his twin the credit she deserved. But honestly? As much as Nicholas wanted to get ahead of it, the one thing he knew was that, for his own health, playing dumb was his best course of action. Better Billie gets on the bad side of those who orchestrated it rather than him being the cause of Tyler Jane's anguish.[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“Not like there’s any other option in front of me.”[/color]

[color=#e75656]“Talking to yourself again, Nicholas?”[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“It helps me clear my thoughts.” [/color]

[color=#708090]As he stopped in front of the dormitory, Nicholas whipped his head in all available directions and the to his left, he saw that familiar shade of blonde hair about seven inches down walking towards him with her camera hanging loosely around her neck and gripping it not-so-tenderly in her slender fingers. [/color]

[color=#4682b4]“Shouldn’t you be off snooping somewhere, [url=https://i.imgur.com/xK9dNXh.jpg]Cassie?[/url]” [/color][color=#708090]He could only look at her with a cautious friendliness, especially since he knew she was as dangerous as she was cute. And he thought she verged on being a fox.[/color]

[color=#708090]The blonde giggled.[/color][color=#e75656] “Calm down, Nicky!” [/color][color=#708090]Oh, how he hated when anyone but Billie disrespected his name like that. [/color][color=#e75656]“I’m not snooping tonight. Just decided to catch some nature pics before the party tonight!”[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“Wait how did you--”[/color][color=#708090] And then he remembered, this [i]was[/i] Cassie Lucasta he was talking to and then he shut himself up. [/color][color=#4682b4]“--I didn’t think you were a fan of these parties. It‘s probably going to be lame anyway.”[/color][color=#708090] He didn’ say that because he believed it but he was still trying to save face in the event Cassie wasn’t letting on everything she knew, which would be absolutely like her.[/color]

[color=#e75656]“Nothing’s ever boring if its--”[/color][color=#708090] Cassie let out a sigh and smiled, walking out from the bushes, almost falling but Nicholas caught her. [/color][color=#e75656]“--Oh, what a lifesaver you are!”[/color][color=#708090] She tapped his hard chest teasingly and regained her composure. [/color][color=#e75656]“Like I was saying, never boring if it was kept a secret. Besides, how can I miss the chance to catch some marvelous candid moments nobody meant to be photographed?”[/color]

[color=#708090]Nicholas had finally taken this opportunity to look over Cassie, seeing that she was also dressed for the party. Though, based on what she was wearing, it was shocking to him that she didn’t cut herself. With half of her torso exposed like it was and especially her reputation of being halfway to Clutzville, she had very selective luck.[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“Guess I’ll be seeing you, Cassi--”[/color]

[color=#e75656]“Wait no!”[/color][color=#708090] She tugged on Nicholas’ arm, giving him the one true weakness that, of course, she knew: the cutesy puppy dog stare. [/color][color=#e75656]“Aren’t you going to take me as your date?”[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“Uhm, as my what?”[/color][color=#708090] For the first time in a few weeks, Nicholas’ face read like an out of body experience.[/color]

[color=#708090]And for a solid moment that ran the length of five of Nicholas’ deepest breaths, she erupted into a fit of giggles, punching his arm.[/color][color=#e75656] “[i]Kiiiiidding![/i]” [/color][color=#708090]The source of his near heart attack let go of his hand and proceeded ahead. [/color][color=#e75656]“Catch ya later, Nicky!”[/color]

[color=#708090]He didn’t stun easy. Anyone who knew Nicholas Salvador Grey knew that much about him. Or even if they didn’t know him personally, they had seen him around and how he was in his natural habitat. And that was to say his natural habitat was always when he put on the charm to [i]anyone[/i]. It didn’t matter if that was shut-ins like Dwayne Freeman or delightful surprises like Tyler Jane Morrisey, he always had the upper-hand, but if there was one person that Nicholas had no saintly or devilishly handle on, it was Cassie Lucasta.[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“I do not pity whoever ends up falling for her, or, God forbid if it were the reverse…”[/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]
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[sub][b][color=e75656]Mood[/color][/b] — Curious and Amazed
[b][color=e75656]Interactions[/color][/b] — [@HaleyTheRandom][/sub]
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[indent][indent][indent][color=#e75656]“It’s truly a blessed night~”[/color]

[color=#ffc0cb]Cassie’s sang as she half-skipped her way through the first floor, the sounds of a party beginning to fill her ears. [/color]

[color=#ffc0cb]She couldn’t say that what she heard was the start of a wild party -- at least, she knew that those who knew about this secret, hush-hush, keep-it-on-the-DL party hadn’t arrived yet. How did she know this? Call it a girl’s intuition. Oh, and, of course, the pure and simple fact that it wasn’t out of control. The 4-1-1 hinted it was supposed to be a “need to know” shindig, but nothing stays secret forever and if it wasn’t meant to be enjoyed by all, why have the gathering in the first place?[/color]

[b][color=#96e9a2]To Picaso [/color][/b]
[color=#e75656]That brother of yours really is a sight. Immediately caught me following him so I had to blow our cover. But fear not! He knows that the party deets were leaked hehe. [/color]
[color=#e75656]Ofc he dnt say anything to  meeeeee. I think he’s plying dumb 4 ykw[/color]
[color=#e75656]Nyways, guess i’ll see ya at it.[/color]

[color=#ffc0cb]Of course, Cassie just [i]had[/i] to text her bestie! There was no way she wasn’t going to explain to her just how excited she was for not only this party and having the time of the life (especially since she missed out on the scavenger hunt), but there was a chance of seeing that certains someone she has a whole folder of. Maybe it was a little stalkerish, but they were always their most vulnerable when they let their guard down--oops, probably shouldn’t reveal [i]too[/i] much![/color]

[color=#e75656]“Oh!”[/color][color=#ffc0cb] Well no duh, Cassie! You have to let the hosts you’re here, don’t you.[/color][color=#e75656] “Wait no! She should know where I am so she can sneak in accordingly.”[/color]

[b][color=#96e9a2]To Picasso[/color][/b]
[color=#e75656]Immediate right by the ferns. Can’t miss me. ;) [/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]
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[sub][color=steelblue][b]Mood[/b][/color] — Where's my stone when I need it?
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[color=#708090] In the back of the room, against the wall, there had been a few tables set up for beer pong tables and he saw both Savannah and Tyler Jane, who, if he had to be honest, were both looking ravishing from where he stood, had started a game. Now, as much as he wanted to automatically approach them, observing them both might help him figure out just how to solve this problem.[/color]

[color=#708090]No less than a week ago, he watched them in a similar position but they had been at each other, fighting for the prize of, well, him. And, of course, it was thoroughly entertaining that two incredibly beautiful girls would deem him worthy of their friendship nearly being thrown in the trash can, his reflection after the fact kind of changed his mind. And that’s not even counting that intense moment with TJ later. He was kind of on the fence but after talking with Mr. Hale, Nicholas knew where he stood. Still…[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“--this needs to be handled with a little finesse.”[/color]

[color=#708090]He waited a few more moments and took in a deep breath. Liquid courage wasn’t needed for this and Nicholas was, if nothing else, bold enough to take on two birds without a stone.[/color]

[color=#4682b4]“Evening girls,” [/color][color=#708090]he said, easing himself towards the middle of the table, looking at both Tyler Jane, who immediately caught his eye in her black outfit that did [i]everything[/i] right and Savannah, who again couldn’t do any wrong.[/color][color=#4682b4] “I have to admit: the place looks great. Although, nowhere nearly as good as you two do.”[/color][/indent][/indent][/indent]