Unkept Promises // Brolby

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Chapter 1

Dream by Imagine Dragons

    It's been a few weeks since that day. No one's really questioned me about it. They give me a looks every now and then but for the most part, I'm sure they've forgotten. Or maybe Sam told them not to worry about it...

    Throughout the weeks, I've spent my time in my room, consumed by the thoughts of coming out and negative reactions. I've watched countless videos and seen all the positives in it but also a lot of the negatives. While on my search I came across dark posts. They were at first happy, explaining how they came out and how they thought it would turn out, but it took a turn for the worse.

    Details upon details of how they got hate and how they got hurt afterwards. Pictures of bruises and scars. Posts of others calling them Faggots or cock suckers/pussy lovers.

    I was thankful enough that my best friend of so many years accepted me. How could these people be so... horrible?

    When I did come out of my room, I'd make sure that I didn't look a mess. I'd take a shower, brush my teeth, and put on semi-clean clothes. To everyone, I looked fine. I wasn't struggling. I wasn't hurting. I was... fine.

    Of course, my wall falls sometimes. I forget I'm in public or on camera. The fans have noticed my behaviour, they've taken to my social media's asking if I'm okay. Some would send screenshots of me either looking sad, wiping under my eyes, or seeming to be unfocused. But I always come up with a bullshit explanation. "I'm tired haha!" "There was something in my eye!" "I'm fine, guys!"

    Why do I have to lie?

    I walk down the stairs, freshly showered and ready. We were going to explore Suicide Bridge. It's going to be our usual group: Sam, Corey, Elton, and I. But we have two other people coming with us; Amanda (Elton's girlfriend), and Brennen. I had no idea who this was, all I know is that he was an ex-Viner and that Elton and him made a few vines in the past.

    I was nervous on meeting new people. I've always been nervous about it. Even though Sam and I gained a significant amount of confidence, I still lacked a lot of it.

    I heard laughter coming from the kitchen. Someone talking, a voice I didn't recognise. Turning the corner, everyone looks at me. "Hey, Colby!" Sam spoke up first after a few minutes. I nodded back with a small smile. Sam cleared his throat. "This is Brennen." Sam motioned towards the tan male standing next to him and Elton.

    My eyes follow Sam's finger and land on the older male. My heart stops. I almost forget how to breathe. I lean against the counter. He looks like a god. His hair perfectly swooped up in a quiff, his eyes were so green, and his jawline... I've been staring too long.

    "Uh, hey! Sorry, dozed off. I'm Colby." I stuttered out after hearing someone clear their throat. Fuck. I must've look so stupid. But then he smiled. If I wasn't already leaning on the counter, I'd probably be on the floor.

    "Nice to meet you. Nice rings." He said, nodding his head. I looked down at my simple, cheap rings.

    "Th-Thanks. Uh, you too." Why am I stuttering so much. I looked over at Sam who was giving me a look. I shook my head slightly, hoping he'd catch it. Thankfully he did as he turned his attention back on Elton who had his camera out the whole time, filming.