CHAPTER ONE
an invitation

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July 27th, 2022.

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cutest ever
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@zariazariazaria
answer my messages, cassandra.
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zara

zara
cassie
sent at 10:30 am.

zara
girl answer i saw
you on TikTok
sent at 10:52 am.

zara
cassieeeeeee
sent at 11:09 am.

zara
BITCH ANSWER ME

cassie
hi!

zara
oh NOW YOU ANSWER

cassie
i was hanging out with
conan at the beach

zara
so a man is more
important than me

cassie
zaria what did you
want to ask me

zara
RIGHT
do you wanna come to
the premiere for my show

cassie
YES PLEASE
when is it

zara
tonight

cassie
WHAT THE FUCK WHY
DIDN'T YOU TELL ME SOONER

zara
gotta go!

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Cassandra was slightly frustrated with Zaria as she looked through her closet for an outfit for tonight. She had called Tate to help her but the blonde was busy, so she was on her own on deciding an outfit. She didn't understand why Zaria hadn't told her before hand. She let out a groan as she threw another outfit aside, nothing was catching her eye. She passes more dresses, rolling her eyes and finally stopping on one. "This can work..."

Cassie quickly pulled it down, off the hanger and held the end of it in her palms. She looked at the dress, it was a sparkly redish purple one. Every other thing she found didn't interest her enough, but this one did. So, she found herself quickly changing into it. Once she had the dress on, the young adult grabbed her purse and keys to the car and headed out.

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"Cassie, you made it!" Zaria yelled, quickly walking over to the girl once she saw her. Before Cassie knew it, Zaria was pulling her into a hug which made her laugh a little as she hugged back. When Zaria pulled away, Cassandra nodded. "I did, barely. Because you thought it was a good idea to tell me the day it was happening."

Cassie hit softly at Zaria's shoulder which made her roll her eyes. "Well, I know you just do great under pressure." That really wasn't true... pressure made Cassie panic. "Now follow me, you're sitting next to my friends and me." Before Cassandra could answer, the shorter woman was grabbing her hand and pulling her away.

It didn't take long for them to reach their seats, and once they did Cassie saw four girls and one guy. Zaria let go of her hand when the rest turned to the two. A girl with blonde hair was the first to speak up who Cassie guessed was Bailee due to what Zaria would say and mention.

"You must be Cassandra! I'm Bailee, Zaria's said a lot about you." As Cassie shooked the blondes hand, she titled her head and looked to Zaria. "Good things or bad things?" She spoke as she looked to Zaria who crossed her arms and gave Bailee a look. "Only good things, I promise."

She looked back to the blonde at that and nodded, Bailee finally let go of her hand at that so the others could introduce themselves or so Zaria could. "Well, like I was gonna say. Everyone, this is my long time friend, Cassandra." When Zaria introduced her, she waved at the group who nodded and smiled. "You guys can just use Cassie, no need for the full name..."

Cassandra really wanted to make that one sure. The full name wasn't necessary. Besides, to the media, she was known as Cassie. "Cassie, this is Chandler, Maia, Malia and Jordan." As Zaria introduced them all, they would shake Cassie's hand and she flashed them a smile. "It's nice to meet you all. I've heard a lot about the show and you guys in general. I was wondering when I'd be able to actually meet you all."

"well, now that you know all of them, let's sit down?"

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They only showed the first episode but she still had loved it, the first scene was quick to catch her attention and so did the ending. Which made her disappointed when they only showed the first. "What'd you think?" She heard a voice making her look up to notice everyone had packed up expect Chandler and it was her who asked.

"About?" She asked as she got up and grabbed her purse. "The first episode, Cassie." Of course, that's what she meant, she don't know what else it would've been. "I think I want to see the other episodes, because the first was amazing." She smiled to her as the two started walking back together.

"And do you have a favorite?" She figured Chandler wanted her to say that her favorite was Tabby, but it wasn't... "I would have to say it's Mouse, second Noa." She heard a small gasp from the one next to which made her laugh."And to think I was gonna offer to drive you to the after party."

Cassandra thought that was very sweet on how she was trying to make an effort to get along with her. "As much as I appreciate that... I have my own car." She held up her keys to which Chandler nodded at. "See you there?"

"Of course."

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first chapter ! i hope you liked it