Solby: A Music Fanfic

Chapter 3

Sam and Colby made their way to a local cafe that Colby really loved. They held hands as they walked down the street. Colby was praying they didn't run into any paparazzi. Even though the world was aware that Colby and Brennen had broken things off, they didn't know why and Colby didn't want to have to answer those questions. He also didn't want a specific person to know he had a new boyfriend. Only Colby's roommates knew as of now.

The owner of the cafe knew Colby well and was able to give him a time to go before the actual opening time so that Colby could have some alone time. Colby opened the door to the cafe, leading Sam in. He walked up to the owner behind the counter.

" Hey Colby," she said. " New friend?"

" Boyfriend, actually," said Colby. " But it's kind've on the downlow right now, so if we could keep that between us?"

" Of course," she said. " Would you like your usual?"

" Yes please," said Colby. " What would you like, babe?"

" A horchata please," said Sam.

" Coming right up," she said.

" Thanks Shea," said Colby, as he handed her some money.

Shea nodded to them both and then Colby found a booth for them to sit in. Colby sat across from Sam, holding his hands as Shea brought over their drinks.

Colby chuckled at Sam. " You don't seriously believe in all of that do you?" asked Colby.

" I mean think about it," said Sam. " Everyone has a lucky number. You know, like that number they keep seeing everywhere, in random spots. Mine is 14. I see it everywhere, and you probably have one too."

" I doubt it, but it's cute," said Colby.

Sam rolled his eyes and smiled. " It's not cute, it's legit," said Sam.

" Whatever you say, babe," said Colby, rubbing circles across Sam's hands.

They were having a great time until the door to the coffee shop swung open and a guy walked in. Colby recognized him as paparazzi.

" Shit," said Colby.

" What is it?" asked Sam, looking back to see what was wrong.

" Don't make eye contact," said Colby.

Sam instead turned back around and looked at Colby. Colby kept glancing over at the guy hoping he would leave without seeing them. Colby let out a breath when he took his coffee and left.

" You okay?" asked Sam.

" Yea, I'm fine," said Colby, putting on a smile.

Once they were finished, Sam and Colby made their way out the back entrance of the cafe. They waved goodbye to Shea and then began walking back home. Sam and Colby were walking and laughing, but as they turned a corner, a camera flashed in their faces. Colby instantly stepped in front of Sam and put a hand up to cover his own face.

" Dude, get lost," said Colby.

" You wanna tell me who your new friend is?" asked the paparazzi.

" None of your business," said Colby.

The guy then moved over to get some better pictures of Sam. Sam did his best to hide his face.

"Hey, look this way, blondie," said the paparazzi. He moved in closer, eventually shoving the camera into Sam's face.

This set Colby off. He slapped the camera out of the guy's hand. It smashed to pieces on the ground.

" What the hell man?" asked the paparazzi.