Beautiful Mistakes [Brollins]

Chapter 19

The next morning, Rebecca woke up around eight, shuffling to the bathroom. When she looked in the mirror, she realized her hair was a complete mess, and she felt icky thanks to the face paint. She sighed and turned on the shower before hopping in.

After her shower, she looked under the sink cabinet to see if she could find a wash cloth, but when she saw her box of tampons, she furrowed her eyebrows as she realized she still hadn't started. It brought her back to her conversation last night with the girls—specifically Ashley being on hers. It made her realize she was supposed to start a week ago...and shes not.

She then stood back up and stared at herself in the mirror. She then grabbed her tooth brush—putting that idea in the back of her mind—and finished getting ready before going back in the bedroom. She smiled when she saw August below her, and she bent down to love on the little guy.

When she looked back up she realized Colby wasn't in the bed. She furrowed her eyebrows, and walked towards the door, but then she smelt bacon and immediately knew what he was doing. She smiled to herself and changed into her clothes before finally going out of her room.

When she walked out she expected to see Colby cooking, but instead she was met with Mercedes and Pam trying to help a hungover Ashley off of the couch. "Lift her Mercedes!"

Mercedes scoffed. "Pamela...I am." They then lifted her up and started walking her towards her bedroom door. "You didn't think to open the door before we started this?"

Pam shook her head. "You didn't either, dingbat."

Rebecca chuckled and walked over towards them to open up the door. "Here, let me help."

The three then carried her into her room and laid her on her bed before taking off her heels. "What time did y'all get back?" Rebecca asked getting a water bottle and laying it on her nightstand.

Mercedes sighed. "Well, I had planned on getting back around 3, after I cleaned up, but Ashley here got drunk and I couldn't leave." She then pressed her lips together annoyed. "So we left at 5 this morning."

Pam shook her head. "I'm gonna go take a shower. Have you two got her covered?"

Rebecca nodded. "Yeah. There isn't much we can do besides giving her Tylenol and water."

Pam then left the room, and after tucking Ashley in bed, Mercedes and Rebecca left as well. When they walked into the kitchen Colby was sitting on a bar stool eating. "I fixed breakfast if y'all want any."

Mercedes shook her head. "Thanks Colby, but I really just want to sleep. Are you two staying here today?"

Rebecca looked over at Colby who shrugged. "We'll, I wanted to go shopping, so if he's okay with it, we'll leave you guys here to rest."

Mercedes nodded. "That sounds good. Just make sure to lock the door."

With that, Rebecca watched as Mercedes walked to her room and shut the door. She then smiled and walked over to kiss Colby's cheek. "Thanks for breakfast."

He smiled. "No problem. Are we actually going shopping today?"

Rebecca smirked and took a seat beside of him. "That's what boyfriends do. Take their girlfriends wherever they want to go."

Colby smirked. "Well you're lucky I have a good paying job."

Rebecca smiled and leaned over and kissed him then she went to grab August.

"So it's August huh?" Colby asked as they walked around the big mall. They had already been into three stores, and of course, since she wasn't paying, Rebecca picked up the clothes she wanted, making Colby hold all of her bags as well.

Rebecca smiled up at him and looked down at the happy puppy—who was trying to sniff a pretzel on the floor, but the leash stopped him. "I thought it was fitting since we met in August." She then gasped. "Is this the first time you two have officially met?"

Colby furrowed his eyebrows. "I know you've had him...I just can't remember if I've acknowledged it." He said pressing his lips together.

Rebecca laughed. "Yeah...I probably should have waited to get him when I got my own home...but I couldn't help it. Look at him!"

Colby smiled. "He is pretty cute." He says as they stop to look at a display in a shop. Rebecca looked at the shoes and dress while Colby stood back looking at their surroundings.

He had never been to the mall with any of his girlfriends, so he wasn't for sure which shops she would like. He scanned around and saw Aerie, which they had just came out of, American Eagle, GAP, Macys, a small boutique, and oh my god.

Colby looked away real fast, but then had to look back to make sure he wasn't seeing things. He slowly turned towards the boutique where he saw the last person on earth he wanted to see...Sarah.

He sighed as he rolled his eyes, hoping he hadn't made eye contact with her. He then turned back around, but didn't see Rebecca. He furrowed his eyebrow's, but then looked through the window of the store to see her inside looking at some dresses.

He smiled to himself before taking a step towards the door, "Colby?" He froze at the voice and slowly turned back around. Sarah gave him an awkward smile. "I thought that was you..."

Colby pressed his lips together. "Yep. It's me..."

Sarah sighed and adjusted her bag. "How are you?"

"I'm great." He said perking up a bit. "How about you? Are you and Luke still together?"

Sarah rolled her eyes. "For gods sake Colby, I was just checking on you."

Colby squinted his eyes. "Well, I told you how I was." He said chuckling. "I was just asking you a question in return."

Sarah huffed. "Yes. Yes we're still together..." She then realized what store they stood in front of. "Are you seeing anyone? I doubt you would be shopping here for yourself..."

Colby looked behind him to see Rebecca still looking around. "I am actually. You remember Luke's fiancée?" When Sarah nodded he continued. "Yeah we hit it off. She's amazing." He then smiled. "I'm glad to see your happy though. I guess we both found our soulmates huh?"

Sarah scoffed. "I may have found mine, but let's be realistic Colby, you two won't be boyfriend and girlfriend much longer. She'll get tired of you the same way I did..."

Colby smirked. "Well, you're right about one thing. We won't be dating that much longer, we'll be engaged." When Sarah laughed he continued. "Then we'll be married, because that's what soulmates do."

Sarah rolled her eyes. "You're way too cocky... I'll see you around...I guess."

Colby smiled as she walked away. "Yeah. See you never." He mumbled before walking into the store.