When I opened my eyes, everything was so bright that my vision was hazy, but I felt enveloped in beautiful warmth. I'd never been so comfortable...

I snuggled closer, letting my eyes drift closed again with a contended sigh. But I was snapped awake as I heard a dead give away to what was making me so warm.

"Aww... You're so cute, Sterling."

My eyes burst open and I rocketed up from the bed, leaving Gaige sitting there with his arms around the air. My face burned furiously and I jabbed a finger at him. "Wh-wh-what are you doing?!"

He finally lowered his arms and half smiled at me playfully. "You got cold last night."

I growled. "I don't believe you! That's revolting!" He laughed. "Well, it didn't seem to bother you last night."

I could almost feel steam coming off my face as I stammered, "Wh-what?! You're crazy!!"

He just grinned at me with that stupid grin. "What ever you say." He turned his head and looked at the clock, which read 8:40 am. "Hey..." He called cautiously. "... Today's Monday... Shouldn't we be getting ready for school...?"

I exploded. "WHAT?! Oh my gosh!!" I began sprinting all around the room, struggling to get ready. "Oh no oh no oh no!! I'm going to be late!" I stopped in my tracks to glare ice cold daggers at Gaige. "Why didn't you wake me up?!" He smiled casually. "Sorry. You just looked so cute sleeping so peacefully... Oh oh oh, and when you snuggled closer? Absolutely adorable."

Ignoring the extreme reddening of my face, I growled and ran around, frantically getting ready. School started at 9:00! I'd never make it!

I shoved Gaige out of my room so I could get dressed. When I was ready doing my basic things, I swung my door open, where Gaige was standing already dressed. "Ready?"

"I need to brush my teeth!"

I rushed to the bathroom, scrubbed my teeth and ran down the stairs, honestly not caring if Gaige followed me or not. How could he just let me be late like that?! He's so inconsiderate! And why was he always telling me I'm cute?! He's so weird!!

I scampered away, snatching my bag and jacket before dashing out the door towards school.