He's My Help |c.b.|

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Colby finally calmed me down and he insisted he take me to his house. He did and we were sitting in his living room.

Sam came downstairs, "Hey Colby. Uh-" he pointed to me, "Who's that?"
"I'm Kathryn," I answered, "Nice meet you Sam. Even though I already know you."
He laughed, "You too Kathryn. Are you Jake Paul's girlfriend?"

I looked down and nodded, sucking up my feelings.

"Oh..uh. Colby can I talk to you?" Sam pointed behind him.
Colby got up and walked away with Sam, leaving me sitting in his couch. I could see him glance at me multiple times.

They walked back over to me, Sam's face looked distraught. Colby's looked like victory. Did they have a whisper fight?

I got a text:
(Emilio)
Jake's looking for you and he's pissed. Like really pissed.
(Me)
What?! Why's he pissed?
(Emilio)
You...
(Me)
Why me?
(Emilio)
Hell if I know? You just need to come home.
(Me)
Okay. Okay. I'm coming.
(Emilio)
Where are you anyways?
(Me)
Colby's...
(Emilio)
Why?!?
(Me)
I'll tell you later. I'm coming.

Colby noticed me looking down at my phone.
"You okay?" He asked.

I put my phone on my lap and looked at him, "Uh. Yeah I just have to go." Then I looked up and walked to the door.

He followed me, walked outside then shut the door, "Is it Jake?"
"Yeah." I stuttered, again looking down.
He looked at the road and then me, "I'm telling you break up with him."
"Colby. I-" he stopped me, "Listen. It'll help."

A house..

"Colby I want to secretly buy a house." I admitted.
He's eyes widened, "A house? Do you have the money for that?"

I nodded, "I have Jake's money. And I have some of my own."
"You do?" He asked as if I was lying.

"I mean I have money. But..but." I looked away, "If Jake and I break up..he'll cancel my account."

Colby could tell that I was a nervous wreck. I feel now he could tell how I really feeling. It's like he could read my thoughts and feelings through my eyes and actions.

"Buy the house. Then confront him and move out," he said, "It's the best idea. Act like you know about nothing and act like what he's doing is normal. You have no clue." He raised his brow.
My lips shut together then I mumbled where he could hear it, "I'm scared."

He squinted, "You're scared," he made me look at him, "of Jake?"
I nodded, "And what he could do if he finds out about me knowing."
"Kathryn, just don't act suspicious. Everything will be okay. I promise you."

Oh shit. I'm taking too long.

"Colby. Thank you for the talk. I'll text you later." I grabbed my stuff, "I..I have to go."

Then I sprinted out and to my car. I heard Colby's voice again in my head, "It'll be okay. I promise."
The words: I promise.. |kept repeating in my head over and over. It comforted me. Colby comforts me. I'm glad I met him.
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I parked my car and walked inside. Then I was but with Jake's rant.

"Where were you? What were you doing?" He yelled.
I didn't look him in the eye, "I was driving around Jake. I was stressed out. I'm sorry. I should've told you."
He grabbed my chin and made me look at him, "Were you really?!"

Emilio came and pulled Jake off at me, "Jake calm down."
"Go away Emilio!" He slaps him away.
Emilio won't stop fighting for me: NEVER.

"NO JAKE! STOP IT!" Emilio pushed him off of me, to the ground.
Jake finally concealed himself and stopped.

Then I ran to Emilio, "Thank you." I hugged him.
Jake looked at us.

"It's not like that Jake." Emilio said truthfully.
"I trust you." Jake replied getting up.

Then he walked up to me, "Can we talk in private please?"
I looked at Emilio and he nodded.

"Yes." I answered following him to his room. He sat me down on his bed and he sat beside me.

"I'm sorry. Again. Really." As he talked..I couldn't feel anything. Nothing. Not even a bit of actual love, "Sorry I got drunk. I'll never do it again. Ever." I looked him in the eyes.

Promise..act like you don't know...

"It's okay Jake. I'm sorry I didn't tell you about me driving around." I lied.

He kissed me..on the lips. It didn't mean anything to me.
"I'm really sorry Kathryn." He was lying to me..all lies. It's in his eyes... his actions are saying more than his words.

"It's okay Jake." I put my hand on his chest. All I wanted to do is lie.

"You want to sleep in here tonight?" He asked, with hope in his eyes.
I smiled falsely, "Sure."

When I went to bed that night snuggled up to him, I hated every moment. And I might've let a tear fall.
To be honest, I only thought of Colby. And how he made me safe and he's helped me. Also Emilio, he's my best friend and he's so amazing to me. I love him. But only as a friend. That's all.
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Promise...it'll all going to be okay..