Cold As You.

"No, no, no Cassidy! Are you stupid?!" Pat yelled causing me to wince from where I sat across from him and Garrett. I figured if Garrett was there when I told him I was moving in with Kennedy that it would make it better.

Apparently not.

"Pat..." Garrett spoke giving him a look.

"No. Don't Pat me! You two haven't been together that long and apparently you two already have gotten into it!"

I shot Garrett a look and he sunk back into his seat.

"Not a good way to start it out don't you agree? I won't let you do this. If you two can stay together for a year then yeah maybe it would seem logical." Pat said crossing his arms with a serious look on his face.

"Pat, you can't tell me what to do."

"No, but I sure as hell can tell Kennedy."

"No, you really can't."

Pat stifled a laugh and I rolled my eyes because I was unsure what exactly he'd try.

"And what about Kara? Just going to leave her?" He continued and I sighed, "I'll figure it out."

"Whatever. You're just thinking of yourself like usual."

"Oh whatever." I grumbled getting angry with him now as I got up from my seat.

"See, this is another reason as to why I hate you and him together!"

Pat and I were so much alike that when we fought neither of us could end it.

"Shut up! You're just jealous." I said loudly and he laughed, "Jealous?! Of what?!"

"Guys, calm down." Garrett said stepping in between us as Tim walked in.

He gave us both a weird look and Pat's glare never left me.

"Twin fight?" He asked and Garrett nodded with a plea for help in his eyes.

"Tim, our sister wants to move in with her boyfriend." Pat spat out and Tim gave me a odd look, "Kennedy?"

"Do I have another?" I questioned and he shrugged, "Garrett."

I rolled my eyes not in the mood for his jokes.

"If it was Garrett this would be different." Pat grumbled.

"And why is that Patrick?" I spat out and he looked back at me, "Well, one because I know he wouldn't ever cheat on you..."

"Kennedy hasn't ever cheated on me." I stated crossing my arms. Garrett was still in between us his hands in his pockets as he bit on his bottom lip and Tim still wasn't far from the front door.

"No, but he has cheated before, Cassidy. Forgive me for not wanting that to be you."

"That was like when you guys were like 17." I said rolling my eyes.

"Whatever Cassie, do what you want. You always do and when you realize that you jumped into this too soon I will be the first to tell you I told you so." He said before stomping to his room and slamming the door shut.

I sighed as Garrett and Tim both looked at me.

"I love you Cass, and I'll support whatever you want, but you do really need to think about it ok?" Tim said sweet as always and I nodded as he flashed me a smile before heading to his room.

Garrett stepped to me and cupped my face, "I'll talk to him, ok?" He whispered and I gave him an appreciative smile, "Won't do any good."

"I can try though."

"And what is your opinion on this matter?" I asked and he placed his arms around my waist, "It doesn't matter what I think, Cassie. It's your life and I just want you to be happy."

I gave him a weak grin before wrapping my arms around his torso and laying my head on his chest.

"Well, if you were me what would you do?" I asked against his shirt.

"I don't know. If I really loved someone I guess I would, but then again, although Pat said it in a horrible way he is right. It might be too fast. You don't want to rush it and it end because of that."

"Yeah..." I mumbled as my thoughts went into over drive.

"You're a smart girl, Cassie. What ever you decide I'm sure will be right for you." He whispered.

"I love you, Gar." I said simply because he was always so supportive of me and at least I had one person always on my side.

"Love you too, Cass. I'll always be here for you, you know that right?"

"Yeah. I do."

I pulled back to look at him and he gave me a small grin as he brought his hand to my hair.

"Everything will work out the way it should. Don't worry about it. Pat will get over it." He said brushing my hair behind my ear.

I nodded and he leaned in kissing my forehead softly.

"And don't listen to Pat's shit about Kennedy. He loves you and he isn't going to do anything to lose you."

I nodded and he smiled, "So don't be sad sweetie."

"I'm not. I just hate how much we've been fighting lately."

"I know, and like I said, I'll talk to him."

"Ok..."

He kissed my nose and I clung to his shirt not sure if I was ready to let go of the calm, rational feelings he gave me.

"What else is the matter?" He asked pulling me back to him and relaxing his chin on my shoulder.

"Nothing."

"Ok. Just let me know when you want me to let you go." He said causing me to laugh softly.

"Ok." I whispered and he held onto me tightly as we stood there in silence for I don't know how long.

"You could always move in with me." Garrett said breaking the silence.

I laughed, "The world couldn't handle us living together."

He chuckled at that, "Very true."

"Well, I guess I'll go and let Pat cool off."

"Probably a good idea."

I leaned up and kissed his cheek, "Thanks for everything."

"No problem, Cass." He whispered his blue eyes locking with mine. In that instant I couldn't help but wonder if Kennedy was right. Did Garrett like me in more than a friend way?

I bit my lip and he kissed my forehead before letting me go, "See you later."

I said goodbye and drove back to my apartment. I would have went back to Kennedy's but I needed time to think.

Luckily, Kara wasn't home yet so I actually had time to do just that. I fell onto my bed with a sigh wondering if Garrett and Pat were right. As much as I love Kennedy I didn't want to jump into anything. I ended up falling asleep after an hour or so, and when I woke up I found myself wrapped in someone's arms. I didn't even have to open my eyes to figure out it was Kennedy. The smell of him was enough to tell me who it was.

"Are you up?" He whispered his hand running into my hair.

I nodded and he kissed my forehead before I opened my eyes.

"Hi." He said softly causing me to smile, "Hey, when did you get here?"

"Ten minutes ago. Tim told me you and Pat got into it again so I wanted to come check on you. Plus, I haven't heard from you in hours so, I was a bit worried."

"Sorry."

"It's ok." He whispered kissing my forehead once more, "So you and Pat..."

"He thinks I shouldn't move in with you right now."

"Yeah, well he never agreed on us so does it matter?"

"Well, Tim and Garrett also think we should wait a bit."

His eyes narrowed at me, "Why the fuck does it matter if Garrett agrees?"

"Uh, I said Tim and Garrett..."

"So? See Cassie, this is what frustrates me. You let Garrett effect you. Why does his opinion matter?"

"I love how I say Tim and Garrett and you try and make a fight about Garrett..."

"Yeah because I just don't get it." He said as he got off the bed. I sighed and sat up quickly, "We grew up together! So yeah I asked his opinion! What's screwed up about it is Pat was talking shit about you and Garrett told me not to listen to him because you love me. Now who is the asshole?"

Kennedy just stared at me and I crossed my arms, "Clearly you saying you were ok with us is a lie."

He stood there silently and I looked at my phone to check the time. It was going on 8 at night and I really just wanted to go back to bed.

"Maybe Pat is right for once. We seem to argue too much now, how would it be if we lived together?" I asked and he ran his hand into his hair.

"I love you. I'd make it work, but like I said, I am not going to force anything on you. Maybe we should just take a break since you feel this way." He said calmly as he grabbed my keys from my dresser and taking his house key off it.

"Kennedy..." I spoke feeling my chest tighten instantly.

"Just because I don't want to live with you doesn't mean I want to break up." I added quickly and he just stared at the key now in his hand.

"Yeah, well, it feels like the same thing so..."

"You said I didn't have to live with you!"

"Yeah and instead of just saying you didn't want to right now, you used everyone else as an excuse. That makes it a different situation."

"I love you. Sorry, I didn't want to hurt your feelings."

"Yeah, well, you did." He mumbled before leaving my room and I began to cry right away. This was not what I wanted. I wanted to be with him. I always have.

"Why did I just get cursed out by Kennedy?" I heard and looked up to see Garrett walking into my room. Once he realized I was in tears he instantly grew concern.

"Cassie...what happened?" He asked quickly sitting beside me.

"I'm pretty certain he just broke up with me." I said not worrying about crying in front of him. He has seen me cry more than once lately.

"What?!" He asked loudly and I nodded causing him to sigh, "Why?" He whipered brushing the tears from my cheeks.

"Because I said no to moving in with him. Of course then he pulled you into this and yeah." I said causing him to frown, "Why?"

"I don't know." I whispered laying my head back onto the pillow.

He gently brushed my hair as I sniffled and looked up into his blue eyes.

"Let me talk to him."

"Are you going to just talk to everyone and try to fix everything in my life?" I joked and he grinned, "If it works then yeah..."

"You're sweet."

"Yeah, it happens."

I chuckled and he kissed my forehead, "Get some sleep princess. It'll all be better in the morning." He whispered and I grabbed his arm as he tried to get up.

"Stay."

He seemed to hesitate as he looked back at me but he gave in not long after and laid beside me.

"I'll stay until you fall asleep." He whispered and wrapped his arm around me.

"Ok. Thanks."

"Sweet dreams, Cassie."

Not long after our good night I fell asleep. When I woke up the next morning I expected to be alone, but to my surprise Garrett was still beside me. His arm hung loosely around me and I chuckled at his failed attempt to leave last night. I closed my eyes back and snuggled back up to him to keep warm. Pat's words had sparked something in my head about him. I couldn't help but wonder if he liked me and then again if he did, was that so bad? Unlike Kennedy and I, we never fought. He always knew exactly what I needed at any given moment like he could read my mind. Some times it scared me because I think he knows me better than I know myself.

"I swear, I can't take much more!" I heard causing me and Garrett to both look over to the door only to see John.

"Shut up. Go. Sleepy." Garrett mumbled not phased by his presense and burying his face against my shoulder.

I chuckled and John walked further into the room.

"Please tell me you didn't break up with Kennedy for Garrett."

I immediately sat up at the accusation.

"Um, no. Kennedy broke up with me." I said seriously.

"Then why is he acting like his life is over?" John asked with a confused look.

"Who cares! I hate him." I grumbled as I dramatically shoved my face into my pillow.

"You do not." Garrett said rubbing my back.

John groaned from where he stood, "You two kill me."

"No. Kennedy is stupid. She didn't want to move in with him so he basically broke up with her." Garrett spoke for me.

"So basically I need to lecture him this time? Fuck. You two are so lucky you have me. Inspirational and shit." John said as he left my room and I looked at Garrett causing us to both bust out laughing.

"I love him." I said with laughter and Garrett chuckled, "Yeah he's alright I believe."

I sighed and Garrett smiled as he brushed my hair with his fingers causing my eyes to grow heavy again.