The cool breeze whips through my hair as I sip my Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino outside of Starbucks. I breathe in the cold air and smile at the feeling of it filling my lungs. It’s been 3 days since Jack left and I’ve done pretty much nothing. We talk on the phone every now and then and text when he gets the chance to, but that’s it. I’ve just been shopping in the meantime, buying anything and everything. But for once, I’m not going out to clubs, or even wanting to. All of a sudden, my phone buzzes.

“Hello?” I answer.

“Hey babe.” I hear Jack’s cheery voice answer.

“Babe?” I giggle. “Using pet names now are we?”

“Easy, easy. Just being nice.” He laughs. “What’s up Kat?”

“Sitting outside and enjoying the weather at Starbucks. How’s the road?”

“Long.” He sighs. “It’s been a couple days but I’m already feeling tired. It’s fun, don’t get me wrong, but I just want to take some time off. Can’t wait to get back to you so we can just do nothing.”

“Yeah doing nothing is pretty great.” I sigh. “Do you know if any of the guys are going to be staying at my place when they come back?”

“Alex is definitely, only because he’s hoping you’ll cave and let him drive that car.” He laughs.

“It’ll be a cold day in hell before he drives my car.” I giggle. “I’ll let him use my brothers old room.”

“Brother? What other siblings do you have?” Jack asks curiously.

I inhale slowly. “I gotta go Jack. We’ll talk later, okay?” Without waiting for an answer, I hang up.

I try not to talk about my siblings too much. It isn’t such a pretty story. I feel like I’m the only one who stayed sane…for the most part.

My brother is in rehab for cocaine. Last time I checked, my sister was living in some desert tent thing with her boyfriend at the time. She likes to keep things “simple” as she puts it. I call it fucking homeless. The less Jack knows, the better.

I sigh and stand up from the table. I walk towards my car and hop in. I drive and drive, blasting All Time Low, hoping to ease my mind. It helps some and I drive home. I park in the garage and head upstairs to my room. I take my shirt and pants off, stripping down to my bra and underwear. I flop onto my bed and grab my Xbox360 remote from the bed stand and cue up the console. As it starts up, throw my hair into a bun and shove my feet under the covers. I glance at the screen and see that Fallout 3 is in the console. I shrug my shoulders and decide to play it.

Video games are one of the only things that keep my mind distracted from the real world. Whenever I feel overwhelmed with thoughts or emotions, I turn my Xbox on and take myself away.

About 15 minutes into the game, I realize I am still thinking about Jack. I kind of miss him and his goofiness. I miss having a warm body next to me. Maybe it’s not Jack I miss, maybe it’s just the presence of someone.

I pause my game and pull out my phone. I scroll down my contacts until I find the contact I was going for. I dial the number and wait.

“Kitkat.” His husky voice answers. “It’s been a while.”

“Hey Hunter.” I reply simply. “Come over.”

“Why should I?” He scoffs.

“Because I said so. Bring food.” I hang up without any other response.

I know Hunter. He’ll be over here before I can even process what I’ve just done. Hunter used to be my hookup buddy for a while. He’s basically my booty call. This time, I don’t really want sex. I just want company.

I continue to play my game until my phone rings.

“I’m here.” Hunter says through the phone.

“Doors open.” I hang up.

Within seconds, I hear his feet clump their way up the stairs and into my room. When he sees me, his jaw drops.

“Holy shit. Half naked hot girl playing video games. Every mans dream.” He winks.

“Fuck off. Don’t make me regret calling you.” I groan. “Now take your pants off. And your shirt. Just strip down to your boxers.”

“Your wish is my command.” He grins. Hunter puts the McDonald bags on the bed and proceeds to strip.

I watch his tanned, muscular arms pull his white shirt off over his head. He unbuckles his jeans, looking up at me with his big brown eyes. Immediately, Jack’s brown eyes flood my head and I smile softly. Hunter thinks I’m smiling at him so he smiles back happily. His pants pool by his ankles and he steps out of them. He flips his long blonde hair out of his eyes before walking my way.

In all honesty, Hunter is a fucking god. Not only is he incredibly hot, he is an animal in bed. I never really was able to connect with him on a friendship level so I may as well give that a shot today. Nothing better to do.

Hunter plops down on the bed next to me and hands me the food bag. I lean over him and dig around in the bed stand drawer for the other Xbox controller. He smacks my ass and laughs at my scowl I shoot his way. I find it and sit on his lap.

“Did I really just strip to play video games and eat food?” He asks confused.

“Yup.” I lean back against his chest and smile up at him. “I’m lonely.”

“Katttt.” Hunter groans. “I don’t want this getting weird between us.”

“It isn’t though.” I turn to face him. “Not to me at least.”

“I’m not trying to sound like a douche, but we should tone this down. If we want to be good fuck buddies, shouldn’t we keep this relationship strictly sex? Literally no other interactions?” He strokes my hair gently with a genuine look on his face.

“I know.” I sigh. “I’m just lonely. Sorry.”

“Hey don’t worry about it.” He tucks a finger under my chin. “I get it. We can play some video games and eat, but I’m gonna go home after. You should look into getting a boyfriend.” He laughs.

I giggle. “Too much maintenance. You guys are so much drama.”

His jaw drops. “HEY. Look who’s talking. Girls are the root of all evil. Maybe you should get a dog.”

“That’s actually a good idea.” I think thoughtfully.

“So a dog is less maintenance then a boyfriend? You need to start dating new men.” Hunter sticks his tongue out at me and pokes my stomach.

I groan and flop back on the bed. “You’re probably right.”

We dig into the food happily, talking a little in between. I mention Jack and his face lights up. Apparently, he knows and loves All Time Low. He told me he was jealous and would go gay for Jack in a heartbeat. I laugh at the idea of the two of them doing anything like that. We finish eating fairly quickly and I turn to look at Hunter.

“ You can go if you want. I think I’m actually going to look at getting a dog.” I suggest.

“You sure? I can come with if you need me to.” He shrugs.

“Nah. Don’t worry about it. I’ll call you if I need you. Thanks for this Hunter. Weirdly enough, it helped.” I laugh.

He laughs too and kisses me gently. “No problem.”

Hunter gets up and starts to get dressed. I crawl out of bed and do the same. This house is too big for it to be just me. I need a companion. I don’t want a small dog either. I need a dog who is going to protect me no matter what. I pull my jeans on and tug my shirt over my head. Hunter and I walk out of my room and into the main room.

“You still got that car?” He asks.

“Wanna come see?” I ask smiling.

His face lights up and immediately runs to the garage. I used to pick him up in this and he would go crazy. Everyone loves my car. Can’t say I don’t blame them; she’s a beauty. By the time I actually get to the garage, Hunter is already sitting in the passenger seat, knowing better than to sit in the drivers seat. I laugh and walk to the drivers seat. I start the car up.

“Drive me to my car?” He begs with shiny eyes.

I laugh and agree. I pull out of my garage and into the circular driveway where Hunter’s Honda sits.

“Thanks again.” I say as I reach across the seat to kiss him.

He returns the kiss and smiles. “No problem. I’ll see you around KitKat.”

Hunter goes back to his car and I pull out of the driveway. I drive to the local dog shelter figuring if I’m going to buy a dog, it may as well be a rescue. I walk in and immediately walk towards an associate who looks to be about 60.

“Welcome to Forever Friends Pet Rescue.” She smiles. “Is there something I can help you with?”

“Yeah, I’m looking for a puppy that’s going to grow to be a big love bug, but also a protector.” I explain. “I live alone in a really large house and get pretty lonely. I was hoping you could help me find a little companion.”

“Such a pretty girl. I can’t imagine someone like you being lonely.” She smiles softly. “I think I know just the pup for you.”

She leads me into the back room. There are a few kennels with some large dogs back there. She continues past that and into what I assume is their play yard. There was a woman back there carrying a dog I couldn’t quite see.

“Jenna!” The associate calls. “Can you bring me Brody?”

The woman turns around and walks closer with the puppy. Little did I know, this would be my best friend forever.
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“Welcome home Brody.” I coo to my new puppy who is half asleep in my arms.

As soon as I saw Brody, I knew he had to be mine. Brody is a solid white pitbull with a black spot around his eye. He came with all his shots, neutered, and partly potty trained. When I locked eyes with this cutie, I felt a spark. I knew in that moment, that I would do whatever it takes to make him mine, and make him my little prince. 3,000 dollars later, I now have a puppy, lots of dog food, a black collar with platinum skulls, a black leash, an enormous turquoise bed, endless toys, and a million other odds and ends he will probably never need.

I carry the bags in my free arm and keep Brody close to me. I walk up the stairs carefully and set him on my bed. He blinks for a moment, adjusting to the new scenery. He starts to walk around on my bed curiously, sniffing every inch of it. He gets to the pillow Jack used and sniffs extra hard. Next thing I know, he’s digging on the pillow, curling up, and falling asleep. I giggle at his cuteness and start to set his bed up. I lay it in the corner of my room, in eyesight of my bed. I lay his toys on and around the area. His leash goes in my bed stand drawer and his water and food dish go by my bathroom door, and fill them both up. I grab the collar and sneak it onto Brody's neck before he can even wake up and process what I'm doing. I lay down one of the pee pads in my bathroom the people gave me to continue his potty training. I grab my phone out of my pocket and dial Jack.

He picks up on the first ring. “I was just thinking about you.” I can hear his smile through the phone.

“Get on Facetime. I have something to show you.” I say excitedly.

“Done.” He hangs up.

I sit on my bed and open my Mac, waiting for him to call. Within seconds, Jack Barakt, wants to Facetime. I hit accept and he answers shirtless.

“Bummer. I was hoping this was a nude Facetime.” He pouts.

“Nope. Even better.” I grin. “There’s someone I want you to meet.”

He looks at me quizzically while I adjust the camera. I angle it down and show him the sleeping puppy on Jack’s pillow.

“Holy shit! That is the cutest little punk I’ve ever seen.” Jack laughs.

I set the laptop on the bed and pick Brody up. He wakes up and licks my hand gently. I show Jack Brody again at a different angle, revealing his big pink belly and Jack’s jaw drops.

“Seriously Kat. That is fucking cute. Let me put pants on so I can show the guys.” He hops out of his bunk and I bust out laughing. I hear him call Alex, Zack, and Rian back to the bunks and they come running in.

“What?” Alex asks annoyed.

“Look.” Jack turns the laptop to them and shows them me holding Brody. All of the guys “aww” and look beyond fascinated.

“What’s his name?” Zack pipes up.

“Brody.” I smile. “I just got him today.

"Are those skulls on his collar?" Rian asks.

"Yup. Platinum ones." I say proudly. "Only the best for my baby."

The guys share their "damns" before Alex speaks up.

“When we come home, can I play with him?” Alex begs, his eyes wide.

“Of course.” I laugh. “Just don’t hurt him. He’s my little prince.”

“I thought I was your little prince.” Jack turns the camera back to him, once again pouting.

“You’re my king.” I wink sarcastically.

“Ewwwwwww gay.” Alex groans and the guys laugh. “I’m out of here. Cute dog Kat. See you in a couple days.”

Rian and Zack say goodbye and it’s just Jack and I. I set Brody back on the pillow so he can sleep and turn to Jack.

“This is your fault you know. I wouldn’t have gotten this dog if it wasn’t for you.” I fold my arms.

“How is this my fault?” He asks incredulously.

“Because I’m lonely! I didn’t think it would be like this. If you had just left my life, that would be one thing. But now I’m sitting around every day waiting for you to come back, because you are coming back. It’s making me all anxious and antsy. Just come home already.” I jut my lower lip out.

His face turns soft and a small smile spreads across his face. “I miss you too. Like hell. I just want to play Xbox in my underwear with someone. And not Alex because I can assure you, it’s not the same.” He laughs. “I want to do that with you. I want to have sex with you and wake up with you and have more sex and eat food and play video games and eat more food and have even more sex and then more video games and movies and sleep. What’s so wrong with that?”

“NOTHING.” I assure him. “It’s all I can think about. When you get home, we’ll have a sex, video game, movie, and food marathon. Promise.” I hold out my pinky and he does the same. We lock pinkies over the screen.

“Jack let’s go!” I hear someone call.

“That’s my cue.” Jack half smiles. “We’ll talk tomorrow, okay? And I’ll see you the day after.”

“Sounds perfect. Good luck tonight. Night Jack.” I smile and wave.

He waves back, blows me a kiss, flashes me his man tits, and hits end. I laugh and put my Mac on the floor. I strip down to my bra and underwear, curling up under the covers. I rest my head on the pillow near Brody and smile at his twitching nose. His little eyes are closed tightly, almost as if he’s trying to solve world peace. I pet him lightly and he relaxes in his sleep. I reach over, turn the lights off, and find myself drifting off to sleep with my hand resting on his little warm back.

Notes

WOW SO I SUCK
I'm so sorry for no update :c I had writers block on ALL my stories, including this one. Hope this long chapter makes up for it. Picture of Brody in the characters just so you all know what he looks like c:
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PS, Hunter won't really be a main character. He'll have maybe a couple more appearances, if that.