THE SOUND OF the young children's laughs filled the room as they watched Brandon make silly faces while wearing a way too small princess costume. Cassie couldn't help but laugh as well at the sight of her colleague going all out to bring the children joy.

She had always admired that about him, him and his goofy and caring  personality. It was why he thrived working at the kindergarten with kids who gladly matched his energy. Brandon was after all the reason Cassie applied for a position there.

The two of them actually went way back, all the way back to the first year of high school. Brandon didn't really know anyone since he'd just moved into town, but Cassie on the other hand, she was in truth quite popular, at least among the students her age. How they became friends was a long story, and in some ways not a very happy one either.

Cassie smiled widely as her gaze met his, watching as he continued to make a fool out of himself to entertain the group of four-year-olds. Though her smile slowly faltered when her friend approached her, extending his hand to invite her to stand up with him.

She quickly shook her head, "no- no, absolutely not." She whispered, the smile still evident on her face, though her eyes told an entirely different story of emotions.

"Absolutely yes." A smug smile etched onto the brunette boy's face as he simply grabbed ahold of her hand to pull her up instead of waiting for her to do it herself.

The kids grinned and giggled as Brandon spun Cassie around, dancing with her as the skirt of the princess dress flew along with them. Even though she found it incredibly embarrassing, she had to admit it was fun to let loose and have fun with her friend in front of such a small audience. Literally.