Thirty and Single.

Chapter 11.

My phone rang and I stirred in my bed. Who is calling me on a Saturday morning? I stretched my arm and got my phone from the nightstand.

Corey!

"Hey you!" I said with my sleepy voice.

"Hello sweetheart! I hope I didn't wake you up." He said.

Of course, you woke me up!

"I was still in bed." I told him.

"I am so sorry. Um...I was just checking on you. Have a great day." He spoke.

"Thank you Corey. Same to you." After saying that he hung up.

I couldn't sleep again. So, I got up, cleaned my house, did some laundry and took a shower. When I got out of my shower I heard a knock on my door. I quickly wore a baggy shirt with some leggings and rushed to get the door.

I opened it and Colton was standing there looking so handsome in his white T-shirt and blue jeans. His hair was still wet and I could still smell his aftershave. He was holding a paper bag in his hands.

"Hi Colton."

He looked at me and smiled then I remembered how I was dressed. I felt embarrassed.

"Hi Green. Please can I come in?" He asked.

I opened the door wider so he could get in. He walked to my kitchen and kept the paper bag on the table. He looked at me and said "I got these muffins and I realized that I can't finish them alone. So, I thought I would share them with you."

Wow! He wants to eat muffins with me?

"Um....thank you Colton." I said politely.

He pulled out a chair for me and I sat down then he opened my fridge and took some milk. He poured some for me in a glass and gave me the glass. He sat down with me and we started eating the muffins.

"They are so delicious!" I said with my mouth full as I got another one.

He kept staring at me and smiling like a crazy person. Maybe he started going crazy for me. That thought made me smile.

"You should let down your hair more often. You look more beautiful." He said.

He thinks I am beautiful?

I blushed and whispered "Thank you."

We kept eating.

"So, are you and Corey serious? Is he like your boyfriend now?" He asked.

Why is he asking me about Corey? I want us to talk about us and not Corey.

"Uh...I only went on two dates with him and he isn't my boyfriend."

"Are you thinking of giving him a chance?"

What's with the questions?

"Er...I...I really don't know." I frankly told him.

"Okay." He said.

Silence.

"Uh, I am sorry about last night. I really had a difficult time growing up and I have been through a lot of things. Sometimes it's really hard for me to talk about them and to open up especially to someone new." He said.

"It's alright. I get you."

He gave me a polite smile and said "Finish up your muffin."

Then I remembered that I was eating. I took the last bite of my muffin. We finished eating and I thought he would leave but he stayed which made me happy.

"Wow! Your house is so clean." He told me as we moved to the living room. If only he could know I cleaned it this morning. I am always a mess. I try my best when I get a chance.

We sat on the couch and he asked "Can we watch a movie?"

"Yeah! Sure." I was so excited to spend more time with him. I don't regret at all missing that boat ride with Corey. Who knew I would be spending my Saturday with Colton?

I switched on the TV and logged into my Netflix account. "What do you want to watch?" I asked him.

"Um...you can pick any."

I picked Behind Her Eyes and we started watching. Colton couldn't stop staring at me. I felt it and pretended like I didn't. His eyes were all over me. As time passed he kept moving close to me which was good until his body touched mine. He felt so warm.

I tried my best to focus on the movie. Suddenly he held my hand. My hand felt good in his. His hand was really soft. I didn't want to stop holding it. I glanced at him and he was seriously watching the movie. It's like nothing was happening. I guess it was my turn to stare at him. Sweet Lord! Colton was handsome!

"I see you staring at me." He said. Shoot! He caught me! I felt embarrassed.

I pretended to continue watching. I don't remember what time I fell asleep. I opened my eyes and my head was laying on Colton's lap. I looked at him, his head was leaning on the couch. He was sleeping. He looked peaceful and handsome at the same time. As I kept observing his features there was a knock on my door. I got up slowly and went to the door. I opened it and Corey was there with some takeouts.

Oh My God!

"Corey! What are you doing here?" I asked surprisingly.

"Hi Genesis! I thought we should grab dinner together." He replied with a wide grin.

I exhaled deeply and said "Ooh. That's sweet of you."

Suddenly Colton came and he stood behind me. "Hi Corey." He said.

Corey didn't look happy at all. He smiled falsely and said "Hey Colman."

"Uh, it's Colton." Colton corrected him.

"Ooh...Colton. My bad!" Corey said sarcastically.

There was silence then Colton said "Green, it was so good spending time with you. I really had a great day. See you tomorrow." Then he started walking to his house. Corey kept looking at him then he saw him going to the next house.

"I didn't think he was your neighbor." He said that and got inside the house.

He had brought Chinese food. He served me some and we started eating.

He suddenly cleared his throat and asked "So, your plan was to spend time with your neighbor?"

I could sense some jealousness in his voice.

"Um, not really. He came unexpectedly." I said.

We are not even exclusive. Why is he so concerned about who I spend my time with?

"What was your plan then?"

"Er...to go to the Spa." I lied.

"Hmm...I see." He said.

We finished our food and Corey kept telling me how he spent his day at the beach with his boat. I pretended to listen to him but my mind was thinking of Colton. How his body was close to mine, how we held hands, how he said I was beautiful.

"Genesis! Were you listening to me?" Corey asked.

"Sorry...What were you saying?"

He looked disappointed. "Uh, I guess you're tired. I should let you get some sleep." He told me sadly.

I walked him to the door. "Good night Corey." I said. He came close to me and said "Good night gorgeous." Then he did something unexpected.

He kissed me!