Jurdan(Modern) roomates

Waking up

Jude's POV:

When I awoke, Carden wasn't beside me. But there was still an indent in the mattress from his body. The last thing I remember is falling asleep in his arms. Maybe I dreamt what happened last night. Maybe I made it all up in my head... Because... Why would he want to have sex with me?

I sat there for long moments, staring at the ceiling. Abruptly I kicked the blankets off me and stalked out into the kitchen. I knew I looked like death. My hair was de-chevaled from sleep, and there were most definitely bags under my eyes.

I didn't care, or I didn't care... Until I saw Carden standing in the kitchen.... Cleaning the dishes I had collected in the sink. A deep frown was in his eyebrows. I slid back behind the wall.... But not before Carden saw me. oh shit, is he going to be angry at me again?....

"Jude, I thought I told you to clean the dishes" His voice wasn't harsh, but it held a note of authority.

"I.. uh.."

"And look at the state of the lounge!"

"Oh shut up" I said rolling my eyes "you were saying it's 'YoUr ApArTmEnT' so why don't you clean up the mess- "

"Because you made the mess Jude. Just grow up and do it you aren't a child." His voice was unnaturally calm, instead of angry like I had expected.

I just stared at him for a moment. Then turned on my heel and walked back through the hallway, flipping him off as I did so.

"Jude!" Carden's voice echoed.

I continued walking. Screw him, I was going to clean the dishes when I woke up anyway! He nags like Emily Gilmore for God's sake.

I suddenly became aware of heavy footsteps coming in my direction. I turned to see his tall figure round the corner.

I walked faster. So did he.

I started jogging. So did Carden.

Finally I pushed myself to a sprint. Carden did the same. I giggled as I ran. And I'm pretty sure Carden chuckled too. I turned to see he'd caught up with me. He was now only a few paces behind me, instead of on the other side of the hall.

We neared to door to my room, and I threw it opened. In the same moment Carden crashed into me. I squealed as we both tumbled to the floor. Just before impact however, Carden maneuverd his body so he would take the brunt of the fall.

I ended up sprawled over Carden's sculpted chest. For a while we just sat there laughing. I couldn't stop when Carden's was so infectious. Eventually our laughing ceased and I rolled off of him and stood.

"Sorry Carden, I was going to clean the dishes after I had coffee. I'll go do that now."
I stood up but Carden wrapped his be-ringed fingers around my wrist.

"It's fine Jude you can worry about that later"

"But you said-"

"It doesn't matter what I said. Come, let's sit on the bed, it's much more comfy than this floor." I looked at him confused, but obeyed. Carden stood and picked me up. I squealed lightly in surprise. He walked over to the side of the bed and tossed me onto it.

I bounced as I made contact with the soft surface and laughed. Carden chuckled. He then slid into the bed next to me.

We sat in comfortable silence for a while. Carden played with my hair, twisting strands around his long fingers. I shivered. He looked into my eyes at that moment. I smiled. He smiled back before edging closer to me.