"Patrick, why are you so cute?" I murmur while watching Spongebob on my phone. That pink, dumb starfish is too cute. As you may all know, Andrew broke my TV, causing me not to know about him going missing. Psh, that jerk.

Speaking about Andrew, he has been gone since the party. He hasn't showed any signs ever since. I was worried that time. Our last conversation was pretty awkward so.. things might happen. Maybe he went back to his Hollywood life. Well, good for him, I guess.

But lately, it has been a little quiet in my apartment. And I'm not used to not seeing him every time I wake up.. which is bad news in my part. I miss his smirk that annoys me. I miss his smile that I always admired. I miss his sense of humor that never made sense. I miss-no, what am I doing?

Ugh, I need to stop what is happening before it's too late.

I paused the video and closed my phone. I need to think of something. A distraction.

Uh, roommate?

No. That would remind me of him, living with me.

Uh, food?

No. That would remind me of our food fight.

Uh, music?

No. Maybe he sings.

Ugh. I'm running out of options. I was about to give up when I thought of something.

Uh, pet?

Hm, that would do. Just not a mouse and a duck.

I quickly stood up and went straight to the bathroom. Hey, I just woke up and I'm still on my PJs. After a few minutes, I finished taking a bath and wore whatever clothes that I see. A simple t-shirt, jeans, and Converse. And of course, my phone.

All done. I've got everything I need. I was about to leave when I remembered that I don't know any pet store near. "Great, you just showed yourself how dumb you are" I mutter and hit my head hard.

Maybe, Zara knows one? I got my phone and immediately called her. And thankfully, she answered quick. "Yeah?" Her voice looks lazy. "Do you know any pet shops near?" I went straight to the point.

"You woke me up just for that? There's this thing called Google" Even though I can't see, I know she rolled her eyes. I chuckled. "I'm waiting"

I heard her laugh. "Fine. There's one inside the mall we went to buy our dresses. Happy?" I smiled. "Very" I said and hung up. Hm, the mall's not that far. I guess I'll just walk.

After a few walks and meters, I reached the mall. I went inside and my eye quickly caught sight of the pet shop. I let out a sigh of relief. I walked towards the shop and entered. I was greeted by a girl, same age as mine. I can already tell her smile was fake. Her outfit is.. UGH.

"Hey, what can I do for you?" she asked. I gave her a fake smile. 'Oh, I don't know. Loads of make up and a flirty dress at a pet shop? Yeah, I'll take that' I REALLY want to say that. But I kept my calm. "Can you show me uh-dogs?"

She nodded and gestured me to follow her. We arrived at room and it's full of.. well, dogs. Cute ones, may I add. "Just call me if you already picked one" the girl said and left.

I examined the room. They were a lot of them but one really caught my attention. It was at left corner and it's sleeping peacefully. If I'm not mistaken, it's a Husky. When I looked at it, the first thing that popped in my mind is Andrew. But that's okay, right? RIGHT?

I was still admiring the dog when the girl came in. Her eyes widen at me and the dog. "Oh, you wouldn't want him. He has this limp, causing him not to run or play. You wouldn't have any fun with him" she said.

At some point, I really could've slapped her. "You know, even dogs have feelings too.." I paused and patted her on the shoulder. "I'll take him" I said and went out of the room.

I waited at the counter and waited for the girl. After a few minutes, she arrived with the husky in the cage, now awake. I bought the dog food, toys, and other stuff needed. I gave her $1000 and got the dog. I also left without getting the $500 change.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her roll her eyes. Out of annoyance, I recited the alphabet of curses. I was already at the 's' word, when I bumped to someone. Which caused me to let go of Andre-yes, I named the dog that.

"I'm sorry" the one who bumped to me. The voice seemed familiar. I looked up and saw a guy wearing glasses. I examined his face. His features really looks familiar. Wait, don't tell me..

"Ross?" I blurted out. The guy suddenly stiffened. Oh my Gosh, it really is him. I was about to speak up when he put his hand on my mouth to shush me. He put his finger on his mouth. I nodded slowly and stood up, holding Andre. I can see the people in the shop staring at us. I need to do something. Even though I don't know why he has to hide.

"Uh-honey, what are you doing here?" I said and hugged Ross. I hoped that he'll get what I'm doing. Thankfully, he hugged back. "Honey, I came here to fetch you, remember?" he said and let go of the hug. "Aw, thank you" I said and the next thing I did shocked the both of us.

I kissed him.. on the cheek. I swear I saw him blush. I can really feel the awkwardness around us. Ross coughed uncomfortably. "Let's go?" I just nodded and exited the store. "Woah, that was awkward" I said and we both laughed.

"Hey, you owe me one" Ross said. I just chuckled. "Give me food" he looks like a child. "Fine, fine" I said. Out of nowhere, I heard Andre bark. "Oh boy, I won't forget you" I pat his head. He licked my hand as an answer.

While patting Andre, I felt Ross intertwine his hand on mine. "Shall we, darling?" he teased. I just rolled my eyes. I was about to pull him to a restaurant when he spoke. "Wait, so is this a date?" I hit him in his chest and laughed. "Oh, just shut up"

And just like that, it felt like Andrew didn't even exist in my life.

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HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY NASH! Well, it's tomorrow but whateves. The picture above is Nash with, I think, Cameron's husky.