Chapter 1

Sam's POV

"CAT GET BACK HERE!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. Now, I normally don't yell at Cat, but there were two things no one can do and that's touch my food or my stuff. Cat broke that rule by eating her stupid bibble in my bed, hence why I was chasing her around our small apartment.

"NO!" Cat responded in, not her usually light airy tone, but rather her lower more stern tone which "means business." She ran around the couch and I cut her off by jumping over it; tackling her to the ground. That girl couldn't outwit me even if she wanted to-and I'm sure she more than wanted to at that point. I can be pretty, uh..well, devious. I smirked and grabbed her swiftly by the wrists, pinning both of her arms above her head. Cat's cheeks started to slowly flush up but I wasn't sure if it was from all the running or because of the position we were now in. 'Oh who am I kidding, of course it's only from the running. Just because I might possibly, kinda-sorta have a -little- feelings for her...doesn't mean she feels the same about me.' Boy, she sure is adorable when she gets all flushed and nervous though. Wait, what?

A slow smile started to creep up on her lips, "Now what?" Well, I didn't exactly think this through. But I think she knew that, so by catching me off guard Cat definitely took advantage of the situation by squirming out from underneath me and laying her whole body on top of mine to hold me down. Now, she wasn't heavy by any means and I could easily reprehend this..predicament. But part of me didn't want to, did it? My face started flushing like mad and I had to act fast before she saw it. Didn't need her catchin' any ideas ya know? I grabbed Cat's waist and held her body in the air just high enough that I could slither out from underneath. I think I saw a small hint of disappointment in her eyes once we were separated from each other. Of course I paid it no mind. It's just in my head, right? Right, most definitely.

"Now, you're going to clean up my bed, or else." I didn't really have an 'or else' but she was gullible enough to think I'd do something awful to her. Yeah right, as if I could ever hurt my Cat. Wait did I really just think that? My Cat? My? Mine? "And no more eating in my bed, Valentine. Only Mama can do that."

She must have taken that threat a little more seriously than I thought she would because her bottom lip started to quiver. Man, that girl takes everything to heart. "Ah, kid, I was just messing around with you." As soon as I said that, though, she perked right back up. "Yay!" And then she giggled, softly; but it was adorable nonetheless. Okay seriously, what is wrong with me today? But jeez that giggle of hers. I couldn't even begin to explain what shocks her happiness sends throughout my entire body. It's like I was destined to find Cat, to save her that first day we met. Then spend the rest of my life protecting her; keeping her safe and happy-no matter what.

"But seriously though, Cat. You made the mess in my bed and now you're going to help me clean it. up" I wasn't annoyed with her per-say, but she could be so ditzy and one track minded sometimes. She groaned, "Kay kay." Then went to grab the vacuum out of the closet. My eyebrow cocked at the sight of that, considering she didn't have the hookups for the hose plus a hand vac would be much easier. Curiosity got the better of me at that point, "Uh, Cat? What are you planning on doing with that?" Cat looked at me as if I was the dumb one. ME. "Oh, Sam. I'm going to vacuum your bed silly." She giggled and started to drag it with her to our bedroom.

Again, though, I had to question her sanity. "Cat...how exactly do you plan to vacuum my bed with that?" She scoffed slightly and stopped pulling it with her, turned around and set her hands on her hips. Wow, this girl can get serious 'tude. Mama likes. "Sam, don't you ever clean? No don't answer that. I know what I am doing." I smirked at that response and decided to let her figure it out herself the hard way. Raising my hands in defeat I uttered out, "Fine, fine. I'm so sorry your highness Cat. Please, continue." She tipped her nose up arrogantly and grinned, "Thank you, Sammy." My face was easily full of fake disgust at that nickname, even though on the inside it made my heart flip and stomach spiral into knots. Play it cool though Puckett. "Gross kid, don't call me that. You already can't say my last name right, don't jack up my first name too." Smooth, for sure. She simply smiled and went back to dragging the vacuum the rest of the way.

Cat's face became contorted with confusion, clearly pondering as to how she was going to lift this huge machine onto the bed and then be able to move it back and forth to remove all the crumbs. Hey I tried to help. I smirked internally and went to grab the hose from the closet-she'd obviously need it. I held it behind my back once I returned and cleared my throat to get her attention. "Sam, I need your help. How am I supposed to get this huge thing onto your bed and then be able to move it back and forth?" Her bottom lip trembled in defeat, which I felt bad about. "Do ya think it would be easier if you had a smaller vacuum you could use to clean it up?" I questioned her, to at which point she looked up at me with hope filled eyes. "Yes! Do you know where we can get one?" She got excited way too easily. It was..cute.

I pulled the hand vac out from behind my back and handed it to her. She looked puzzled for a moment before realizing what it was. Grinning sheepishly she accepted it, "Thanks, Sam." The way she looked at me just now gave me some serious butterflies. There is definitely something wrong with me today.

We got the bed all cleaned up-well, Cat got the bed all cleaned up anyways and then we headed out into the living room. "Whatcha wanna do, kid? Scary movie?" Her eyes bugged out at the thought of that and she shook her head 'no' so fast I thought her neck would snap. I was persistent though, and gave her my best pleading face. "Please? It won't be too bad and I'll be right here with you the whole time." Cat gave an exasperated sigh of defeat and went to make the popcorn. I gave her a grin and grabbed the scariest movie we had. I smirked and put it in, waiting to push play. Hey, maybe I'll get lucky and she'll try to hide herself in me. I tried to push that thought out of my head but it was a comforting one. Yeah, this will definitely be a good night. Hopefully she won't be too mad at the fact she'll definitely have nightmares tonight. I'm such a bad person.

That's it for chapter 1. Review, vote, etc. It helps with wanting to update :o

I have chapter 2 all ready to go. If I get some feedback on this chapter, I'll update faster. :)