The Little Sister (Sam Golbach&Colby Brock)

Part 13

Colby's P.O.V

'Look, I have been a bad boyfriend and an even worse friend. I know that and I know there is nothing I can say to make any of this right. And I know I don't deserve anything of you, but, please, let me go and say goodbye to her properly before she finds out the truth. I at least owe her that' I pleaded with them.

'Absolutely not. You have caused my sister enough damage so over my dead body will I ever let you near her again' Sam snapped.

'Sam, we get that you are angry with him because so are we. But this isn't about him. This is about Mara. And she deserves closure and a chance to say goodbye to him properly before we break her heart. Remember, she is in love with him and we can't change that' Elton turned and spoke, agreeing with me.

Sam paced up and down the road before stopping, 'Fine. But do not think for one minute I am doing this for you. My sister at least deserves a goodbye before you disappear again. But you can find your own ride there'.

He walked, got in the car and slammed the door shut behind him, slowly followed by Elton.

Mara's P.O.V

'I wonder whats taking the guys so long. I know me and Colby are having some problems, but the boys are still his best friends and he needs to know he has people who care for him' I turned to Corey as I checked the clock on the hospital wall, noticing they had been gone for over 2 hours.

'Im sure everything is okay Mara, try not to stress yourself out too much, okay?' Corey replied.

We were quickly snapepd out from our conversation when the doctor walked in.

'Is everything okay?' I jumped up.

'Everything is perfect Mara. We actually think its time we get you back up on your feet. Just to make sure you are still able to walk'.

'Are you sure I'm ready for that? I have only been out of surgery for a few days' I felt the panic and anxiety rushing through me.

'I know it sounds very scary after everything you have been through. But we wouldn't be pushing you to do this is we weren't 100% certain that you could handle it'.

I nodded my head in agreement.

'Would you like us to wait for Colby to get back? I know how he makes you feel strong and is very supportive' The doctor asked.

'No. Thats okay. I don't think Colby will be coming back. Plus I think if we leave it any longer it will give me time to come up with an even longer list of excuses as to why I'm not ready' I laughed, trying to cover the fact that inside, even hearing Colby's name hurt a hell of a lot.

Four more nurses came in, and with the help of Corey they all managed to get me out of bed.

'Just don't let go yet, okay?' I asked as they all kept a firm grip on my arms.

'We won't let go until you are ready, we promise' One of the nurses looked at me and smiled, as with there help, I managed to make it out into the hall without falling flat on my face.

'Do you want us to let go?' Another nurse asked as I stood, staring down the long corridor.

I stared down at the floor and heard Corey whisper in my ear, 'You've got this Mara. You just need to believe in yourself the same amount everyone beleives in you'.

I took one last deep breath before turning to them, 'Okay, I'm ready'.

'Now, remember Mara, go at a slow and calm pace and don't move until you think you are ready and feel comfortable, okay?' I heard the doctor say from behind me.

After a moment of standing there without moving a muscle, I slowly gained the courage to move and walk forward.

Despite the fact it took a long time for me to get to the other end of the corridor, I had made it and I couldn't be happier that I was finally back up on my feet.

'Mara'?

I turned to see Colby stood behind me.

'Oh my god you're walking' He rushed over and gave me a hug.

'Yeah, I am' I replied, pulling away from the hug in confusion, not understanding why he was here.

'Look, I know you told me earlier that you didn't want me here, and if you want me to go then I will but I really need to talk to you. Can we go someone privately?' I noticed his head was facing the nurses and doctors at the other end of the corridor.

'Yeah, that sounds fine' I agreed.

I made my way over to where everyone else was standing and looked at them all before speaking, 'Could you give us a minute please?'

'Of course. And well done, we knew you could do it' The doctor answered kindly before walking away, followed by the nurses.

'I'll be in the cafateria if you need me' Corey answered.

Colby and I walked into the room and both sat down on the bed, he at one end and I on the other.

Its weird how you can be so close to somebody, yet feel so far away.

'What did you wanna talk to me about'? I asked, breaking the awkward silence between the both of us.

'I have been in love with you since we were little kids running around the park and playing stupid games. You have always been the one for me and I never did anything to change that until you came to stay with us. But then once I had you, the girl of my dreams, I did nothing but hurt you and let you down time and time again. And then I realised, that I didn't and still don't deserve you. You may be the one for me, and I'm pretty sure you always will be, but that doesn't mean I'm the one for you and that we are destined to be together and live happily ever after' He paused as I noticed both of our eyes welling up with tears.

'Colby I know we have had our issues and silly arguments in the past but that doesn't mean we aren't supposed to be together. Things have been tough the past few weeks. But that does not mean we can't be happy together' I tried to take his hands in mine as an attempt to make him feel better, but he quickly moved his out of the way and jumped out of the bed.

'Someone made me realise that I was being selfish. That I was keeping you from finding the real person you are destined to be with. And I agree. I am not good for you Mara. And that's why I'm going back to Kansas to live with my parents and go back to school. As I can't keep holding you back, and as long as we are near each other, that is always going to be the case' He continued, pacing back and fourth.

'What are you saying Colby?' I asked, tears running down my face.

'I'm saying that I'm letting you go. And I'm allowing you to move on and be happy without me'.

'Please don't leave me Colby. I need you. I can't do any of this without you' I begged.

He rushed to my side, 'Hey, don't be silly. You can do anything you put your mind too. You don't need me, you have never needed anybody. You are so strong and I know that you will be okay without me no matter what happens' He wiped my tears away and placed his hands on my face.

'Listen and trust me when I say that I will always love you' He placed a kiss on my forehead before standing up and walking out of the room.

'no. Please come back. I'm not ready to let go of you yet' I begged.

I attempted to stand up and start running to make him stay, but when I did I just collapsed on the floor in tears.

I guess this really is it.

I guess this is where mine and Colby's story ends...