[center][H2] Collaboration between Jazrina and Caitlin [/H2][/center]

[color=fff200]Takes place just outside of the coven house in the driveway right after Hayden let's them know that everyone is out and that there is a party tonight.[/color] 

Footsteps echoed from within the house. Before Caitlin had a chance to talk to the girl in front of her, another person made their way through the foyer and excitedly scaled the staircase oblivious to both Cait and the other standing by the door… only to back track as though delayed in registering that they weren't alone. 

Cait watched on, mouth slightly agape as another young woman poked her head down from the staircase. 

[color=FFA500]"Hate to break it to you loves, but ya bit late. Carlisle and his posse has already gone and start doing some snooping shit or whateves. He did say there was a party later or something, so you can let him know you are back then"[/color]

Before Cait or the other could say anything, the staircase girl was at the top of the stairs and off to scope out the house. 

Shrugging, Cait returned their attention to the other girl in front of her. She started to speak, but the other person spoke first. 

[color=8882be]"Hello! Welcome back to Tanner. I apologize but I don’t remember your name. You look familiar though. I am Jazrina Heartwood. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”[/color]

Jazrina…? The gears and cogs in Caitlin's brain turned rapidly. For a second or two her face melted into a checked-out gaze into the distance… then it struck her like a bolt of lightning. How had she not recognized her former sitter? She spun around as Jazrina walked back towards her car. [color=bc8dbf]"Oh shit!"[/color] 

Cait flung the front door back open. Like a puppy following its human, she ran along the walkway; there were a few people that lifted her heart so much. [color=bc8dbf]"Jaz!"[/color] She called out. 

Jazrina was blushing profusely and feeling very awkward as she practically ran the poor girl over in her haste to get away. She knew she was letting the voices of her past influence her current thoughts. She shouldn’t feel awkward or weird for being a place that she was welcome in. She felt like an outsider and she knew it was her own insecurities raising their heads. She knew no one had said or done anything to make her feel unwelcome. She was feeling that being late had somehow left a bad impression with the rest of the coven. She had not even reconnected with everyone or met all the new members yet. She was almost to her car when she heard footsteps on the path behind her and a familiar voice calling out her nickname. [color=bc8dbf]“Jaz!” [/color] 

Jazrina paused as the voice penetrated her anxiety. She turned around just as Cait tackled her with open arms and hugged her. Jazirina had failed to brace as she stumbled back just a little. Her eyes opened wide as her brain fought to process what was happening. The warm hug calmed her racing heart. Now that her panic was subsiding she thought she knew who was hugging her. [color=8882be]“Cait? Is that really you?” [/color]


Cait might have looked crazy running down the path, but she was too relieved and happy to care. Her arms opened; she would nearly tackle Jazrina as she wrapped her in a childlike embrace.

[color=bc8dbf]"Yeah. It's me" Cait said, squeezing just a little harder. "It's Cait." [/color]

Jaz smiled warmly at Cait and hugged her back rocking her back and forth like she used to when she had babysat her. She had always tried to support Cait’s choices in life even if they were not what her parents would have wanted. She always followed their rules but did her best to allow Cait to be herself. [color=8882be]“It is so good to see you!” [/color]

Cait let go from her embrace. [color=bc8dbf] "It's good to see you too. I didn't know you were back too. What's been up?" [/color]

Jaz grinned and finally let all the panic and anxiety go. She was reassured that Cait remembered her fondly and seemed excited to see her. [color=8882be]“Well I just moved home today. I got caught in traffic on my way home from Seattle. I am moving back in with my parents for now. I want to save up money and open my own business here in Tanner. Plus I got a call from the Coven leaders asking me to come home and take my place as a protector. So here I am. What about you?” [/color]

[color=bc8dbf]"Yeah. Just landed this morning." [/color]Cait's excitement tempered, and her tone eased to a relaxed, valley drawl. [color=bc8dbf]"I was down in Cali for a while; trying to make the skater life happen. Shit got real down there."[/color] She paused, and looked up towards the spire of the Coven abode. [color=bc8dbf]"Guess this place doesn't let go so easily. My folks brought me home from Chino Hills. Didn't really have a choice, you know?" [/color]She looked again at Jaz, smiled, nodded, and said,[color=bc8dbf] "Guess I'll let you go and get settled back in. Catch you at the party later?"[/color]

Jazrina tilted her head to one side as she listened to Cait. She looked concerned as Cait explained she had not come home on her own. She smiled and hugged her one more time before letting go. [color=8882be]“Yeah I need to get unpacked and find something to wear to the party. We can catch up more later. And Cait...”[/color] She gave her arm a reassuring squeeze. [color=8882be]“You can always talk to me. I am not your babysitter anymore. I won’t tell your mom. You know where to find me if you need anything.” [/color]She waited for Cait to say goodbye before driving off. She had unpacking to do. She needed to get ready for the party.