Roommates

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Things have been rough for me. Life sucks. But the one thing that remains constant is my stories/writing and you guys. So when I tell you I love you all, I really do. So I'm channeling all of that into these chapters and these stories so I can get them out for you all. Thank you for the support

Monday, October 21
[Caitlin]

When Caitlin woke up, she felt the warmth of a body next to her. She glanced over and saw Barry's peaceful face sleeping next to her. His arm was gently grazing her arm. She glanced over to her bed, realizing she was on Barry's, and noticed her sister's light brown hair splayed out on the pillow. She rolled her eyes before getting out of bed carefully without waking Barry.

She went to get ready for the day and when she was finished, she went over to wake Barry.

"Barry, wake up."

She shook his (muscular) arm in an attempt to wake him up.

"Barry."

He stirred and then continued to sleep, which caused Caitlin to sigh. His face was facing her so she brought her hand up to his cheek and caressed it with her thumb. He had a little stubble on his face and she though he looked good, which she'd never tell him.

"Good morning, Cait."

The sound of his voice startled her and she jumped up as she removed her hand from his face. He smiled sleepily as his eyes met hers.

"That was good. Your reaction was priceless."

"That's not funny. I was trying to wake you up."

"Well, I was actually already awake. I just felt like messing with you."

Caitlin turned to walk away but Barry's arm grabbed her hand.

"Cait."

His eyes held contact with hers as he stood up.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah. I'm okay."

"I'm here if you want to talk."

Caitlin gave Barry a hug, which he returned as Caitlin glanced at her sister over his shoulder.

"Thank you, Barry."

They let go and Barry headed to the bathroom but stopped in the doorway.

"Get that pretty ass to class, Cait. Don't be late."

He gave her a grin before closing the door. Caitlin smiled as she collected her stuff. She headed out, closed the door, and headed to her class.

"Caitlin!"

Caitlin turned to find Jessica approaching her.

"Morning."

"Good morning."