Desire C.B

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Halfass edited because it's late, I'm tired, and you guys have already waited long enough lol

*Colby's POV*

"I literally put her address in Google Maps, how the fuck are we lost?" Sam griped, flipping his blinker on.

"We aren't lost, we're just taking the scenic route" I joked and he wasn't having it.

I guess he didn't want to be lost in Minnesota at 2pm.

"It's rerouting" I informed him, holding the phone out. "Take the next two lefts" I directed, hoping we could find the way to her house.

We eventually found our way into Leighton's driveway, Sam letting out a breath of relief.

"What if this is a sign for the trip?" Sam worried aloud, turning his neck to look at me, his forehead wrinkled.

"Don't jinx us! We've only been here once. It's been what, a year? We found it in the end. Now come on! I got people to hug and kiss in there!" I exclaimed, throwing the door open after quickly unbuckling my seat belt.

I couldn't contain my excitement for this trip.

I practically tripped getting out of the car, wanting to get to the front door quicker than my feet could carry me.

"Colby!" Sam called out right as I rang the doorbell.

I instantly heard dogs barking, a stupid smile on my face as I waited.

The front door opened, and instead of being met with Leighton, I was met with her Uncle.

"Oh uh.." I stuttered, surprised that he was the one who answered.

"Well don't stand out here looking like a fool, come in! Leigh is finishing up her notes" Uncle Garret widened the door, letting Sam and I in.

I made my way to her room, slowly opening the closed bedroom door.

I don't know what I was expecting, but seeing Gabe wouldn't have been my first guess.

"Um" I spoke, extremely confused.

Wasn't he in New York?

"Colby!" Leighton exclaimed, quickly walking over to me to hug me.

"Hey.. what's he doing here?" I asked quietly, feeling his eyes burn a hole into the back of my head.

"Oh! Gabe is watching Gemma. He's on summer break now, so whilst I'm away with you guys, he'll be with Gem. That way we don't have a cranky baby on the flight, and he gets to spend time with her" She explained and I nodded slowly.

"Okay.." I trailed off, having so much to say, but I didn't want to argue in front of him. "Can I see G?" I asked and Leigh frowned.

"I'm sorry... Melissa and Lincoln took her to the park down the road for a bit. They wanted to try and push her on the swings" She explained and I nodded, feeling extremely awkward.

 I excused myself, leaving the room to clear my head.

"Hey Captain" I smiled, sitting down in the hallway and giving him a rub down. "I've missed you buddy" 

I sat with Captain for a minute until I heard a throat clear, making me look up.

"What's wrong?" She asked and I shook my head.

"Nothing's wrong. I'm just confused. That's all"

"Confused? About what?"

"I didn't know you were leaving Gemma behind" 

"Huh? I told you about our nightmare flight. I don't want to do that on the flight to Italy. We'll have our hands full as it is. Plus, Gabe hasn't been able to see her in so long. Are you mad that she's staying here?" Leigh asked, her arms crossed over her chest, towering over me.