Our pain will shine our light to, those who understand

*includes a small fraction of violence

Some people say that the devil is a small red man with piercing horns and a trident who controls hell. To me he is nothing but a simple man who smashed his way into my life causing my dreams to be riddles with nightmares. I know this sounds deep but what if the devil is not down in hell but walking on earth in many different form just waiting for us to let them in to our lives?

So it's been a tough month for the little old me. Why? Well for starters school, I don't need to explain that one, and I have been seeing things. No I don't mean like ghosts or spirits or none of that, what I mean is since I saw Luke little signs of his present has popped up but it's probably just me being paranoid. I swear I'm just waiting for him to pounce and to be honest I'm terrified. What if he gets me and my past is recreated or he....look I don't even want to talk about it! In happier news its my birthday tomorrow so I will be sixteen but I'm not looking for some huge hipster sweet sixteen extravaganza, to be honest a day in with the guys and Austin sounds perfect I mean add some supernatural and pizza into the mix and mmmmm...the day is perfect! Well better head off to bed, I'm sure tomorrow will bring something exciting.

Shrugging on my pyjamas I sprung into my comfy bed. Pulling the duvet up round my shoulders my arm creeped under the pillow as I drifted into slumber.

As his hand whipped across my face, now scarlet and bleeding a whimper left my lips causing a smirk to creep onto his. Running a hand through his greasy hair a shudder slide down my aching back, the stone floor that I had been sleeping on for a month now not providing the best comfort. Hearing the angelic sounds of his phone ring from upstairs my heart swelled at the thought of peace. A groan leaving his disgusting lips his back turned as be plodded up the stairs leaving me tided to a chair, the rope burns and scars that he created lining my body. Finally freeing myself from the ropes iron grip I limped over to my "bed" as Luke returned for more, his small weapon clutched in his dirty paws. Grabbing my hair as if I was a rag doll I was soon thrown to the other side of the room, my worn tshirt ripping in the process. Feeling his familiar hands trace the scars he created I pleaded for him to stop and his knife glided across my skin instantly ripping it in two, pressing his lips to my ear I clawed to get away but to no avail, "You know Cassara out of all the three girls and two boys I have here you are by far my favourite... My little princess."

Jolting awake, my body trembling with fear as the scene replayed in my head I let out a shaky breathe. Checking my clock, finding it was only 3 am I checked my phone in hoping to clear my head. Seeing the Happy birthday wishes clatter my messages my lips curved into a smile but by far my favourite was from Austin as usual, causing my tummy to flutter. Why must this boy do such things to me? After replying to everyone including my top idols All Time Low, Jack wanting to meet up and get me drunk again...trust jack wanting to get me hammered under-age and to be honest last time was an accident, I switched onto temple run. Once achieving my hight score I felt my eyelids droop as more sleep arrived, this time filled with the happiness.

"Hey, hey Cassy wake up!" Feeling a tugging at my arm my eyes slowly opened. Finding the familiar emeralds in my face, joined with the shaggy hair hidden under yet another beanie a sleepy smile brightened my face. "What's up Aus?" I croaked, my eyes shutting again.
"Hey wake up now!" He spoke as his hands roamed my body tickling me, causing me to jump up.
"Okay okay I'm up what is it?"
"Happy birthday!" He sang causing me to groan which soon turned into a chuckle.
"You woke me up just to say happy birthday?" I questioned my lips forming into a smirk.
"Yup...okay no come on we have to go I have something special planned. Oh and we have to climb out the window as the guys are still asleep!" With that a small kiss was placed on my cheek as he hopped out my room and into the balcony in which he soon clambered to the garden leaving me alone in wonder of how he got in my house in the first place. Why are the guys still asleep it's...7 am! Uggg I hate getting up early! This better be worth it. Following suit i threw on my leather jacket and my converse not bothering to change out of my pyjamas. Jumping to the ground with a slight 'humph' i was soon picked up and thrown into the familiar car. The smell of Mint and cinnamon loomed in the air but despite the weird combine of flavours it was an oddly soothing smell if I do say so myself although that might be because it smells like Austin. Sending me a smile the engine ignited and off we went.

Pulling up to a small diner that smelled of coffee and grease we settled into a booth. My arms wrapped around my small jacket as my toes scrunched in my shoes. Sensing my insecurities a pair of jeans where soon thrown my way, to which i grabbed then headed to the bathroom. Slipping into the jeans that Austin obviously took from my room this morning i smiled to myself as i gazed at my reflection when my phone broke my thoughts. Pressing answer i lifted it to my ear. "Hello?" i questioned baring the fact that the number was blocked.
"Happy birthday!"
"Em who is this?"
"Storm!"
"Oh! hey..look dude i really don't know what to say?"
"I know, i know you think i'm a creep i mean i would think the same if i where in your shoes, it's just we have a lot in common."
"We do?"
"Yeah, you just don't know it yet..." Despite the voice of Storm in my ear the voice in the background caught my attention making my heart double. The hairs on the back of my neck not raised i gulped as he continues speaking. Lowering his voice to a whisper, i heard the sound of him locking a door when he began, "You do remember what i told you Cassara, he's plotting things you know, please please please for your own good stay safe and don't...." before he could finish all i could hear was a loud pounding on the Room Storm was in followed by a gruff voice shouting. The last thing i heard was a loud bang and screech before the Storm hung up making me concerned. I hope he's okay, i mean the boy's a creep but i don't want him hurt and what if me and him where... okay Cassara stop panicking it your birthday. Placing a loose strand of hair behind my ears i left the bathroom and returned back to my favourite. Turning the corner i found Austin sat sipping a milkshake, his gaze wondering until it set on me making his lips curve. Sliding into the booth we began munching on the pancakes we shared . Once full to the brim Austin went off to pay at the bar despite my protests, sitting back in the booth when a woman maybe 50 or so came up to me.
"You two are really cute together you know, remind me of my husband and i back in the day."
"Oh no we're not.."
"Oh but you will be, that boy looks at you as if you are a diamond." A blush setting on my face i thanked the kind woman just as Austin stumbled over, clueless. "You ready to go now sweet cheeks?"
"Yeah let's go." Grabbing my hand i was soon pulled from the diner but not before i took a glance back at the old woman we was smiling like a kid in a candy store. Directed back into the bat Mobil we set off. Handing me a blindfold i sighed but put it on. Feeling the car slip onto the familiar dirt road my breathe hitched knowing exactly where he was taking me.

Once the car had come to a stop i was once again stranded with my senses as Austin's door slammed as i was taken out of the car and onto my two feet. Undoing the make do blindfold which in reality was a scarf i turned on my toes. In front of my eyes was a dense forest, scanning the shadows i took in the smell of pine and mud, the crisp yellow/orange leaves danced in the breeze. Feeling the familiar feel of his hand in mine we set off on a small track, one of the many nature walks although this one obviously never used which showed the thick forest and gloopy mud which had slightly frozen from the cold. The sounds of birds and deer sounded through the forest as i gazed around, the track now becoming slightly steep i had to hold onto branches and Aus so i wouldn't fall. Once onto stable land we trudged through a large patch of crisp leaves which crunched under our toes we came across the lake. It was much more beautiful in the day, the crystal water flowing down the stony waterfall, the bright sky rippling as it was cast over the surface. The stones which lead to the waterfall where more slippery today with causes some disruption when Austin fell in causing me to burst into a fit of giggles especially when he walked out looking like a wet dog his hair cast over his face. Once at the top, my feet circling in one of the small pools i finally saw the view which would make nature photographers die from excitement. Behind the lake was the vast forest we had previously trailed though, but what made my breathe hitch was the mountains that lay behind the trees. The tops covered with what looked like snow, the various birds which circled the sky chirping and they swooped higher.

Turning my head i found Austin setting up a portable speaker that soon began to play.
"Really Austin? music?"
"Adds a nice vibe don't ya think?" he shrugged pulling me to my feet. As a daydream by All Time Low began to play softly my hand was soon placed onto his shoulder as his on my waist. Beginning to slow dance despite having no clue what i was doing, my toes gliding along the soft stones we reached the edge. As the chorus began his lips crashed onto mine as we fell back into the water below. Breaching the surface our lips moulded together once again as my hand trailed to his hair while his slide around my waist. The song now coming to an end we pulled away smiling.

Three hours or so past in which we done a bit of swimming and basically mucked about in the water not caring about the fact that the air was turning cold, the sun disappearing behind a cloud. Stepping out the breeze hit me like a school bus making me shiver. Gathering all our stuff we made our way back to the car as it hit 4 pm. After checking his phone we set off back to my house, pierce the veil placing softly in the background.

Pulling into our neighbour hood, cars lined the street making me wonder what was going on. Stopping in the drive we left the car, a towel draped over my shoulders we made our way to the door, opening it with ease i found the lights where off making me extremely confused. Flicking the lights an uproar was caused,

"SURPRISE!!!"

Looking around the room in bewilderment i caught they eyes of some of my idols who i had grown up listening to, a tear coming to my eyes Dad soon emerged from the crowd enveloping me into hug as i repeated thank you causing the room to burst into laughter.

BEST. DAY. EVER!

Notes

So this is only part one of Cassara's bday! I hope you enjoyed the Caustin fluff?

Instead of a QOTD i have some burning questions for you guys that i would love if you could answer!

1. is this story getting boring?
2. Do you guys like Austin and Cass together?
3. Do you want more drama ?

- Em xx