Writing Tree

[Hannah]

It's a tree!!! Well not a live tree... But it could fool anyone! Sit on a comfortable cushioned stump and watch as your writing skills come alive on a high tech 3D live SmartBoard (new technology)

[Hannah]

Sidney had been here for almost an hour trying to think of the perfect opening line for his book. He tapped his fingers against the wood desk.

[Riley]

Casey spied Sidney and took a deep breath. She knew he was going to hate her, but Casey had to warn him. She stepped closer to Sidney, but didn't say anything. If he was writing, she didn't want to disturb him.

[Hannah]

Sidney sensed movement around him and looked up. Upon seeing Casey he smiled, "Hey Casey." he said.

[Riley]

"hi!" Casey whispered nervously, "What are ya writing?"

[Hannah]

"A novel," Sidney said. Pushing it aside, "I didn't know you liked to write..."

((he is assuming she likes writing because she is in the writing tree(:))

[Riley]

"Yeah I like to write, but I'm not very good..."

[Hannah]

"Oh really?" Sidney said.

[Riley]

"Yep. I tried to write a book once, but I got stuck at the end."

[Hannah]

Sidney laughed, "Well that's better then me. I'm having troubles with the beginning."

[Riley]

"Well maybe I can help you... but first I need to ask you a question," Casey was trembling.

[Hannah]

Sidney nodded, "Question away Casey..." he invited.

[Riley]

"First, do you consider me just a friend, a good friend or a possible girlfriend?"

[Hannah]

Sidney's smile faltered, "Casey... I have Rose." he reminded her quietly, "But I do consider you to be a friend...." he looked at her face.

[Riley]

"I'm glad I'm a friend," Casey tried to hide her disappointment, " But I don't think you'll have Rose much longer. You don't want to be my friend, Sidney."
Casey sat down on the grass started to cry.

[Hannah]

Sidney was confused. He got out of the desk and sat on the ground beside Casey.
"Why are you crying? What do you mean I won't have Rose for much longer?" he asked softly, touching her arm. "And why won't I be your friend?"

[Riley]

"I told your mom everything. About you and Rose, and your brothers and their love lives," Casey was so angry at herself, she could barely get the words out, "I"m so sorry, Sidney, so so sorry. If you don't ever forgive me I'll understand."

[Riley]

"Sidney," Casey continued, "I know you probably hate me now, but you've got to listen to me. I need to tell your brothers about what I did. I can help you guys, but you need to trust me."

[Hannah]

Sidney couldn't believe what he was hearing, "You betrayed me? My brothers? Your friends?" he moved away from her a look of disgust on his face, "Why on Earth should I trust you?"

[Riley]

"There's no reason you should trust me, Sidney. I am a terrible person and I know that."
Casey stood up and hung her head She knew this would happen, and she couldn't be mad at Sidney for her actions, "But if you do trust me, I can help you dodge your mom and be with Rose... in a more romantic setting."
Casey hoped Sidney wasn't too hurt. She longed for one of his smiles again.

[Hannah]

Sidney couldn't even look at Casey, "And how are you going to manage that?" he asked coldly. His hands had become fists at his sides.

[Riley]

Casey took a step back, "I didn't want to tell anyone, but I'm kind of a tech nerd. I can connect the cameras to my aPod and disable them whenever you want."
Casey was afraid of Sidney now. She slowly inched away from him.

[Hannah]

Sidney's fists relaxed and he looked up at her, pain in his eyes, "No I'll just have Meg do that..." he said, "If Meg is even still here to help." he sighed, "Didn't you think it through Casey? By telling you'll have no friends and my brothers and I may have to be flown off the island... What did you gain from this?"

[Riley]

Casey's heart was heavy now, "I didn't think it through. I didn't gain anything. I lost everything. I guess I thought I was being an Alpha, but if this is what being an Alpha is all about... Oh Sidney, what have I done?"

[Hannah]

Sidney suddenly pitied her, "My mom tricked you Casey... She does that a lot." he sat back down in a desk, "She makes you think you have the top hand when you have something she needs..." he looked at her, "And then she pulls their feet out of under them when she has what she wants." he sighed, "Shira doesn't follow the rules of the games she plays, she makes them..."

[Riley]

"So I can't do anything?!? I can't let her win! I am not one of her pawns!" Casey's voice softened, "Sidney, I am so confused. Why did I come here? Was it worth it?"

[Riley]

Casey say back down and cried again, "I'm such an idiot. I let Shira get the upper hand."

[Hannah]

Sidney put a hand on her back, "It's alright Casey..." he said softly.

[Riley]

Casey looked up, "No, Sidney, it's not. I hurt you and your brothers without thinking twice."

[Hannah]

"I didn't mean that." Sidney said, "I meant its alright. Shira tricks everyone. You can't win with her..."

[Riley]

"Why not? Why can't one person just stand up an win? Isn't it possible?"

[Riley]

Casey stood up and faced Sidney. Her face was expressionless.
"Sidney, is it possible?"

[Hannah]

Sidney shook his head, "Not that I know of..."

[Riley]

"Well then, I guess we're going to find out."

[Riley]

Casey started to walk away, but then turned around, "Thanks Sidney. And I'm sorry."

[Hannah]

"I forgive you," Sidney said lightly. "Watch out for my mom Casey... You can't trust her like you did."

[Riley]

"I won't!" Casey called as she ran, "I promise!"

((Do you want me to see Shira now, or go later?))

[Hannah]

((you can now(:))

"Bye," Sidney said settling back down to write.

[Riley]

"Hi again," Casey called, "Did you find a suitable beginning for tour novel?"
She sat down beside Sidney.

[Hannah]

Sidney laughed, "I have actually. Want to hear it?@

[Riley]

"Of course!" Casey said, eager to listen. She bit her lip in excitement.

[Riley]

((Hannah?))

[Hannah]

((sorry Riley:( I've been busy, busy :P))

Sidney read her the beginning and grinned up at her, "Do you like it?"

((I'm to lazy to write something really good. It's like midnight here and im reeeeally tired))

[Riley]

Casey sat in awe. She never knew words could be so beautiful.
"It's amazing," she assured him, "Better than I've ever done."
Casey sat in silence for a minute. She had a lot on her mind, and she needed someone to talk to, "Sidney, I trust you... a lot. I want to tell you something that I've never told anyone outside my family."

((lol (:))

[Hannah]

Sidney leaned forward, his eyes looking into hers with curiosity, "What would that be Casey?" he asked curiously.

[Riley]

"Actually, my family already knew. They were there when it happened."
Casey started to explain, "I had an twin brother, Matthew. He was the clown of the family. Even in the worst of tomes, Mat could make you smile. He was a musician like me. We would always write songs together. My favorite was one we called "Dancing Like the Stars'. Anyway, we would always walk home from school together."
Casey wiped away a few tears and continued, "One day, I was angry at Mat and didn't walk home with him. When he got home, he was all beaten up, so we took him to the hospital. We didn't know how bad it was. Mat had punctured his lung... And it never healed. I've always felt that it was my fault."
Casey started to so b.

[Hannah]

Sidney came to Casey and wrapped his arms securely around her in a comforting hug. "It's not your fault Casey... I'm so sorry." he said softly.

[Riley]

" I'm glad I could finally trust someone," Casey gave Sidney a faint smile, "Thanks for listening."

[Riley]

((Hannah?))

[Hannah]

((hehe sorry Riley))

"Anytime," Sidney said softly.