Attack of Colby Brock

Part 19

-Colby's POV-
When Riley sprinted upstairs I sent Jake up there. She really just needed to settle things out with her brother. So I sat on the couch by Brennen and Corey while Sam and Kat were on the bean bag chair together. I was waiting till I saw Jake or Riley coming down the stairs. I tapped my foot on the floor with my nerves shooting up like a rocket. I just didn't want them to kill each other. Then about 10 minutes later Jake came down. "What happened up there?" Sam asked trying to be involved. "Well we just kinda talked about everything and we forgave each other. Well at least I think she forgave me." Jake said. I could tell his brain was all over the place. I didn't really care though. He's not my true friend anymore, not after what he's been doing. I mean I still like him and he's still my friend, it's just not the same anymore, we're not best friends. Anyway, I kinda just forgot about the fact that we were all supposed to watch a movie. I think everyone else did too but that's beside the point. I walked out the room splitting from the group while everyone talked. I went upstairs slowly to go see about Riley. I cracked her door open a little and peeked inside but she wasn't in there. She had to be in my room then. So I went up to my door and opened it. Of course she was sitting on my bed. She had her legs crossed and was sitting "criss cross apple sauce". She didn't even notice me standing in the doorway cause she was staring at her phone resting her head on her fist. "Hey." I said accidentally scaring her. "Damn Colby! A warning would be nice." She said as she jumped back giggling with her hand on her chest like her heart was about to burst out. "Sorry. I didn't mean to." I said laughing. "How did things go with Jake?" I asked. "It was fine. But I think he only forgave me cause he made me cry." Riley said. Huh? He made her cry? Wow in that tiny span of time I sent him up here he managed to make her that upset! This is exactly why I'm not as close with him anymore. "What the hell did he do Riley!? Your brother shouldn't be treating you like this!" I said getting louder. I think I startled her cause she flinched and looked straight at me. "I'm tired of this Riley! I'm tired of Jake treating you like a piece of trash! I'm sick of it!" I said screaming. I wasn't trying to but...well I'm not sure why I did it. "Ok Colby it's fine chill out!" Riley said now standing up. Then I took a deep breath out and turned to walk out embarrassed and frustrated. That's when I felt a small soft hand grab mine. Of course it was Riley but I was still surprised. I immediately felt butterflies in my stomach. I turned around and saw her looking at me with the sweetest face on earth. Then she put her hands on my cheeks! What the hell is happening right now!?

-Riley's POV-
I touched Colby's handsome face for some reason. I just felt like I needed to comfort him. I could tell he was definitely stressed. Between dealing with me and making sure Jake doesn't go insane it's a lot. I just want him to know that he can come to me with any of his problems. He's like my best friend. Not to mention I'm pretty sure I'm in love with him. "Colby you don't have to worry about this. Whatever's happening between me and Jake is for us two to handle. Stop getting so worked up over it. It's stressing you out to much." I said in a calm voice. I felt his face relax and I saw the tension leave from his shoulders. "No Riley I have to be involved because your brother is crazy! I know you remember when he was beating on the bathroom door when you were in there scared for your life!" Colby said trying to make a point. I mean it was kinda true but I can handle it myself. "He's my brother Colby! I can handle him." I said back getting a little pissed because he just wouldn't give up. "Ok fine but I'm just warning you. And if he does anything crazy just let me know and I'll take care of it ok?" He said finally backing off. "Ok I promise I will." I said. "Good, you wanna go downstairs now and watch the rest of that movie?" Colby suggested. "Nah I missed it all so there's really no point and I'm tired so I'll probably just go to bed." I said back as my phone rang. I grabbed my phone off the bed and looked at my dark screen that had the caller ID of "Mom💕" so I answered it. Oh and I didn't mention this before but my moms a total druggy and she drinks. But my dad well he's not around any more. It had been a while since I've heard from my mom so it was a little weird that she was calling.

-Riley's POV-
(Underlined-Riley)
(NOT Underlined-Riley's mom)
-Phone Call-
•Hello?
•*laughing* Hey baby.
•Mom? Why are u calling?
•Oh ya umm can u ask Jake to grab me some more vodka?
•Mom! We don't live with you anymore! We're in a different state! Jesus Christ...how wasted are u right now?
•Oh that's right honey. Well i miss u guys. Tell your brother I said h-
-Riley's POV-
I couldn't take her drunk shit anymore I had to hang up. "I'm sorry. I can't with her." I said putting my phone in my pocket. "You don't need to apologize. Well I'm gonna go hang out with everyone downstairs now. Goodnight." Colby said back awkwardly. "Ok goodnight." I said back as we both walked out Colby's room. I went to my room which was less then 5ft away from his, while he went downstairs stairs. I got to my room and plopped down on my bed thinking about that phone call. I mean it wasn't a big deal cause she does this occasionally. I don't know I guess when I think about it, it makes me realize how messed up she is. She only calls when she's drunk or high out her mind. She doesn't even call to check up on me or Jake. But I don't need to worry about this she won't change so it's not worth thinking about. So I snuggled under the covers and fell asleep while I could hear everyone downstairs laughing.