Rileys POV
I stood in front of my old house. Colton grabbed my hand and gave it a little squeeze. Colton looked at both of our houses. "Lots of memories in these houses." I smiled. "Like the time I had to climb throw my window?" Colton chuckled.
It was six o'clock and my dad didn't get home till twelve. Then I remembered, my bedroom window was unlocked. I climbed up to my roof and walked over to my window and pushed it open. "Yes!" I said and climbed through my window.
I looked out my window and saw Colton standing there smirking at me. He opened his window and chuckled. "I have never heard of a girl that has to break into her own house. Forgot your keys in your room huh princess?" I rolled my eyes and glared at him.
I turned to him. "Remeber when we first kissed?" He looked down at me lovingly. "How could I forget that. It was amazing."
"What are you doing here?" I heard her soft voice and I turned around and saw that she was in spandex and one of my hoodies. "I miss you." I told her honestly and she shook her head. "Do you have any idea how it feels to be rejected? I don't think you do."
I walked over to her and stood right in front of her. "You do think I want you? You don't think I would like to know that your mine? You don't think that I wish I could call you mine? Well that's the truth, I do want to call you mine."
She let out a shaky breath and looked up at me. "Prove it." I gently placed my hand on her cheek and pulled her closer to me with my other hand and looked down at her lips and back up at her eyes.
I placed my lips on hers and pulled her closer to me. She wrapped her arms around my neck and our lips moved in sync. She tasted like sweet strawberries. She lightly tugged at my hair and I smiled under the kiss.
When we pulled away I rested my forehead against hers. "Did I prove it?"
He leaned down, kissing my lips quickly. "I love you princess. I love you so much it's ridiculous." I pressed my lips against his, kissing him slowly. "I love you more." He chuckled. "We should uh head over to the funeral. It starts in about in hour." I looked down, not wanting to attend this. I want my mother to be here with me.
I wanted her to be at my wedding, taking pictures with me, and hugging me. Colton lifted my chin up. "Baby, it's going to be okay. I will be there with you and if you want, I will stand up there when you speak." I nodded. "Thank you Colton."
***
I walked up to my mother's cold, frail, lifeless body. I placed my hand on hers. "I love you so much mom." I stopped, lighlty sobbing. "I'm so sorry mom." I felt two arms rest on my shoulders. I looked back and saw Shane and Jake. I hugged them both. My dad came over and looked at the three of us. "Hey kids." His voice cracked, and his eyes filled with tears.
I walked over to my dad, hugging him. "Let's go sit down."
The ceremony started, but I didn't listen to any of it. I was dazed, trying to wrap my head around the fact that she was gone. Colton was rubbing my back soothingly.
"Princess, it's time for you to go up and speak." I shook my head, snapping out of my thoughts. "Uh okay." I stood up, pulling my black dress down a little bit, and pushing my hair out of my face. Colton followed behind me, holding my hand.
I stood in front of the podium, looking around at all my family members. "I have only known my mother for about four and a half years. That seems like a short time but really, it was forever for me. In those four years, she has taught me so many things it's unbelievable." I paused looking over at Shane and Jake. "She gave me reasons to be happy. She gave me love, and hope. I guess you could say she was my, idol. She always found the good in everyone. She was so optimistic. She was happy, never being negative about things."
I felt my tears on my face. "She gave me a full family, Shane, Jake, and my wonderful father. So even though she has passed, I know she will still always be with us. She has made am impact in all of our lives, big or small. She was an amazing woman and I will never forget her." I turned into Colton, sobbing into his chest.
He led me back to my seat, holding me in his arms. I pulled at his button up shirt, wrinkling it slightly.
As the time went on, I heard other people's voices, giving speeches. I didn't even pay attention. I didn't want to hear any stories about my mother unless she was the one to tell me them. "Princess, they are going to, uh, bury her now." I nodded, trying to wipe all of the tears off.
I walked over to the dirt, picking up a handful, sprinkling it over her casket. "I love you mom." I looked at Colton, who was staring at me intently. I walked over to him. "Can we leave?" I croaked out. "Yeah, your brothers left a couple of minutes ago." His eyes were red as well due to his crying.
We walked to the car, hand in hand. "Princess, I have to go work in a little bit." I scoffed. "Whatever." He sighed and began driving to the hotel.
***
I laid down on the bed. The car drive home had been silent. I was now only in Coltons shirt. "I have to leave now." I looked at him and just stared. "You seriously can't just stay here with me?" He ran a hand through his hair. "What happened to being happy for me? What happened to supporting me?" I stood up and narrowed my eyes.
"I do support you! I am fucking happy for you! But I don't know what you want me to do? I was sitting at home alone for six months, no you, no nothing. Then you come back and it's just more work! I've told you before and I will tell you again! I fucking miss you! I miss you." He looked at me.
"It's not like I have a choice. I want you to come on tours with me, I want to spend time with you, shit! I just really need to work on my new album and start the tour dates and-" I put my hand up. "I don't need this right now Colton. I'm already fucking stressed out, tired, and on top of that my fucking mother died! All I need right now is someone to be rock, just for today. Normally you are my rock but you have been gone. So Colton, if you really need to go work, then go."
"Riley-" I cut him off. "If you need to go work then go." I felt the tears forming in my eyes. He sighed before walking out of the door. I lost it.
I began sobbing uncontrollably. "God dammit!" I grabbed a pillow, throwing it across the room. "I just want a fucking break! Is that to much to ask for?" Great now I am talking to myself.
When I finally got my crying under control, I laid down on the bed. I closed my eyes attempting to fall asleep.
I heard the door open and I turned to see Colton. "I thought you were going to work." He shook his head. "My job is to comfort, and be there for my fiancé." He pulled his shirt and pants off, laying next to me. He pulled me up so I was laying on top of him.
He say up, causing me to straddle him. "I know I fucked up. Again, and I'm sorry." I shook my head, kissing his jaw. "You're here and that's what matters." He smirked. "Are you angry?" I nodded. "Angry and stressed." He kissed my lips softly. "I think I know away that you could get your anger out and relieve stress at the same time." I raised my eyebrow playfully. "Oh do you now? What might it be?" He bit my lip lightly.
"I think you know."
