Cold As You.

I woke up around 9 the next morning and decided to go finish up my shopping. Guess me coming home earlier was a good idea afterall.

"Kar, wanna go shopping with me?" I called out and she came out of the kitchen, phone to ear.

"Yeah let me get my shoes."

"Is that my brother?" I asked and she nodded causing me to chuckle.

"Pat get the hell off the phone. We are going shopping!" I yelled and my phone went off in my pocket.

"Ignore her Pat. I think Kennedy is now calling." She said as she tried to put her shoes on with one hand.

Well, in fact it was him.

"Hello?" I said happily and he chuckled, "Good morning my pretty girlfriend. What's going on?"

"About to go shopping. I'm surprised you're up."

"Seriously?"

"Well, No. Just felt like the normal thing to say."

"Since when are we normal?"

I laughed, "True."

He chuckled, "I miss you already. Seriously, we are off today and I can't stop thinking of you."

I felt myself blush and I was thankful he wasn't around to see.

"Well go shopping like Kara and me."

He laughed, "Actually John and I are going once he finishes getting ready."

"Good idea. I'll kill him if he doesn't get his mom anything."

"Yeah, and I'm going to make sure he does and I have to pick up some other things for my amazing girlfriend whom I already have a few gifts for at home because she was my favorite girl before hand."

I couldn't help the giggle that left my lips, "Oh you already have me some?"

"Yeah, like I said before, you were the only important girl in my life. Well, you still are but you know..."

"Well, if you must know, although I've bought you things already I'm going out for you."

"Oh? Trying to out do me? Bring it on girlfriend."

I laughed, "I'll win."

"Wanna bet?"

"Yep!"

He chuckled, "Well John's ready and giving me a weird look. Have a good day sweetie. I'll call you tonight."

"Ok. Bye."

I hungup with him as Kara watched me because she was off the phone now.

"You should have been like ok, Bye Jennedy, I love you and hung up quickly."

"Uh, no. Come on let's go." I said walking to the door.

"So what exactly do you get someone like Kennedy?" She asked as we walked aimelssly store to store.

"Good question. He doesn't ask for much." I said picking up a shirt and examining it.

"I know! Dude, get him some jeans. I'm sick of seeing his knees."

I laughed, "Already did my friend. Ugh, I'm at a loss. I hate boys."

"Oh! Didn't he say he wanted some new guitar strap?!"

"Ah, he did. Where was it though?"

"I don't know, I can ask Pat. We can order it online."

"Yesss. Good thinking!"

"Man, what would you do without me?"

"Oh I'd be perfectly fine, Kennedy on the other hand, well..."

We both laughed and spent the rest of the day shopping and hanging out even though we didn't spend weeks apart like thought.

"Oh my gosh answer your phone! Pat is texting me saying Kennedy keeps calling you!"

I groaned and dropped the bags that were covering my arms onto the couch and instantly dug through my bag to find my phone. I had 5 missed calls and I couldn't help but laugh as I called him back.

"You are impossible to get a hold of woman!"

"Sorry I was busy! Whats up?"

"Well, nevermind now! I kept bothering Pat with my questions!"

"What questions?"

"No need for you to know now."

"Kennedy..."

"Cassidy..." he joked and I sighed as I fell onto the couch.

"What's wrong baby?" He asked and I spoke, "Sleepy. We've been gone all day andddd I miss my boyfriend."

"Oh, I'll make sure to tell him."

I laughed, "Thank you."

"Oh think nothing of it. He misses you a lot as well and he can't wait to get home because he's gotten you so many presents."

"Oh I am so excited."

He chuckled, "Two weeks, Cass. Just two weeks and you're mine."

"Am I not now?"

"Oh yeah, you definitely are so don't get any ideas."

"I wouldn't dream of it. I've spent too much money on you."

He laughed, "You honestly shouldn't have gotten me anything. If you just shown up at my door when I got home that would have been enough...clothing optional of course."

"Kennedy!"

He chuckled, "Kidding. I've been around John too long today..."

I laughed, "Clearly."

"You must be tired if you aren't talking."

"I'm sorry. You know Kara."

He laughed, "Yes, I understand. Well get some sleep, sweetie."

"Ok, Ill call you tomorrow."

"Yeah, you call me for once!"

I laughed, "I will."

"Goodnight Cassie. I love you." He said and I instantly froze.

"I mean, sorry, I mean, I say that to my family when we get off the phone and I talked to my mom before you and I mean, fuck." He fumbled to get out.

I forced out a laugh, "No. It's ok. I do that to Kara all the time. It's a habit."

"Yeah...so um, I'll um, talk to you tomorrow..."

"Yeah, goodnight." I said quickly wanting to end this awkward conversation.

I hung up and sighed as I leaned against the couch.

"What?" Kara asked walking back from her room.

"So we're saying goodnight and he says, goodnight, I love you. Of course I froze and he tries to back track saying he talked to his mom before me and he always says it to his family, blah, blah...."

"Oh my gosh." She said staring at me like I had two heads.

"Uh, yeah. Awkward."

"Oh no. He does. That's him admitting it!"

"Is not."

"Is so! Oh my god!"

"Chill out. I'm going to bed it's late."

"Oh this is huge. Wait until they get back!"

I groaned, "Don't tell Pat, please."

"I won't!" She yelled after me as I climbed into my bed.

I couldn't help but go over how it sounded when he said those words. Maybe it was just a reaction for him. Maybe he really didn't mean it. Then again, what if he did? The feeling it gave me was undeniable and on some level, I think everyone was right, what I felt for him wasn't just a crush or a huge liking of some sort.

I sighed and forced that from my mind. I guess it would be figured out when they all got home.

The days went by slowly and even they didn't know exactly when they were going to get home. Kennedy and I had just pretended those three words were never said and everything was fine although I couldn't help but think about it every now and then.

"Have you talked to Pat?"

"No. Not today. Why?" Kara asked as I walked into the kitchen where she was making breakfast.

"I'm ready for them to come home."

"You mean, you're ready for Kennedy to come home."

"Actually, I'm having Garrett withdrawals."

"That is probably the sweetest thing you've ever said." I heard and Kara and I both spun around to see Garrett standing in the doorway of the kitchen with a smile on his face.

"Garrett!" I said jumping on him instantly. He hugged me to him and I squeezed him tightly.

"Someone's happy to see me." He chuckled.

"I've missed you so much." I said into his shoulder. I honestly did simply because I was usually around them 24/7.

"I've missed you too." He responded and I removed myself from him.

"Wait. If you're here..."

"Then everyone is here." John said with a smile and I squealed as I tackled him into a hug causing him to laugh.

"Nice to see you too." He said kissing my head and I hugged Jared before he could even say hello.

He laughed, "Did you really miss us this much or is it an act?"

"No act I walked in on her saying she was having Garrett withdrawals." Garrett said and I laughed, "Unfortunately he did."

Jared chuckled and stepped over to hug Kara.

"Have no fear Pat is here." Pat said wth a grin on his face and I hesitated on running to him because of Kara, but she gave me a look of reassurance and I quickly wrapped my arms around him.

"I've missed you the mostest." I said causing him to chuckle as he hugged me tightly, "I've missed you too sis."

"Dude, you can't ever tour near christmas. Do you know how hard it is to christmas shop without you here?"

He smiled, "Yeah actually I have an idea because I was going through the same thing."

"Never again."

"Agreed." He said kissing my forehead before looking over at Kara. I grinned, "Go."

He smiled at me and squeezed my hand before leaving me. I sighed in happiness feeling so much better now that my boys were home. Speaking of boys where was mine?

"Where is Kennedy?" I asked and Jared spoke, "He was on his way. Who knows, probably had to freshen up before seeing you." He said chuckling.

I sighed and fell into Garrett's lap.

"At least I'm here." He said and I chuckled, "Yes. Definitely."

He gave me a grin and I kissed his cheek. Seriously, if Kara wasn't in my life I had a feeling he would be her for me. I was 99% sure it would be him living with me because we complimented each other so well. It was no wonder I found myself so close to him. He was like my long lost brother. Clearly not twin brother since I already had one and we clearly didn't think the same way.

"Well, I was just stopping by on the way to Jenna's ouse so I'll see you guys later." Jared said and I waved at him as everyone said by before he left.

"Fuck Gar, we need to invest in some girlfriends." John stated.

"Yeah, guess so. Especially since Cassie is taken now."

"Gosh..." John mumbled and I laughed, "Don't worry Gar, I'll still be your girlfriend. Just don't tell Kennedy."

"Hey, what about me?!" John said giving me a glare.

"Oh..." I joked and Garrett smiled, "She likes me more. Duh."

"She does." Pat said with a nod and John stuck his bottom lip out at me.

Garrett smiled and wrapped his arms around me, "See!"

"I fuckin' know, which is why I won't say otherwise, but it's fucked up."

We all began to laugh only to have our good time cut off by a knock at the door.

"Surely that isn't Kennedy. Since when do we knock?" John asked and I laughed, "Very true."

I got up from Garrett's lap and walked over opening the door to in fact come face to face with Kennedy. My breathing came to a halt and his eyes landed on mine instantly.

"Hey you." He said softly and I threw my arms around him. He hugged me tightly as I breathed in his smell that I've missed so much.

He held me silently for several minutes before someone cleared their throat.

"Are you just going to stand there?" Garrett asked and Kennedy chuckled as he let me go.

He grabbed my hand and pulled me inside, closing the door behind him.

"Well, we're just going to go so you can continue this love fest." John said and I laughed, "Fine."

He patted my head and Garrett got up from the couch.

"See you later." He said as him and John left.

"So I'm just going to take your sister upstairs because I really want to kiss her but doing that in front of you is uncomfortable." Kennedy said pulling me slowly out of the living room as I laughed. Once we reached my room he closed the door quickly and his lips hit mine.

"I've missed you." He said between our desperate kisses.

And I nodded as he went to put me on the bed and I quickly stopped him. He gave me a weird look before looking at the bed behind me.

"Oh."

"Yeah you could have killed Pat's present."

He chuckled, "Are some of those mine?"

"Maybe."

He smiled and pulled me to him, "Hey, what are you doing christmas eve?"

"Nothing, our family thing is on Christmas. Why?"

"Because, my family always has a party sort of thing and I'd love it if you came with me." He said as he brought his hand to my cheek.

"Ok."

He grinned and pecked my lips, "So you'll go with me?"

"Will you go with me?"

"If you want me to."

"I do."

"Then I'll go with you." He said with a grin.

"Good."

He pressed his lips to mine and I hugged him to me.

"Now lets move this presents because I want to cuddle with my girlfriend." He said pulling away from me.

I giggled at his comment, "Cuddle?"

"Yes. I've been without you for weeks, so I want to." He said sitting some of the presents on the floor.

I chuckled and helped him finish quickly.

"Perfect." He said with a smile before pulling me onto the bed.

He wrapped his arms around me and I snuggled up against him happily.

"There's no where else I'd rather be." He whispered causing butterflies to fill my stomach.

It was safe to say my feelings for him were here to stay.