My Brother's Best Friend
"I'm so sorry, Cade. I can't believe him. Actually, yeah, I can."
"It's fine." He twirls a piece of my hair around his finger and locks his gaze with mine. "How would you like a roommate? I know that part of town and it's not the friendliest. I'd hate for you to be scared or the people in the complex to know you live alone."
I open my mouth to speak but nothing comes out. Cade being my roommate sounds scary and everything I've ever wanted all wrapped into a present with a red bow.
Cade searches my face for minutes before averting his gaze. "If it's too soon, I understand—,"