Solby | Give Me Love

21. All My Friends

there's literally no reason why it took me so long to write this besides the fact that i suck okay enjoy

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"Okay, time to wake up !"

A pillow collides with Colby's face as his eyes flutter open, the brunette confused as to why he is woken up so brutally. He drapes an arm over his eyes, the sunlight being too bright for his liking, and yawns, rolling onto his back when a familiar laughter echoes in the room.

"Brennen, what are you doing here ?" Colby grumbles, squinting his eyes at his friend as he uncovers his face, dropping his arm and letting it dangle over the edge of the bed.

Brennen's about to answer when the blonde laying next to Colby finally opens his eyes, the blue orbs instantly landing on the intruder in the middle of his bedroom.

"Brennen, what are you doing here ?" Sam mutters before a yawn escapes his lips, unaware that Colby's said those exact words not even thirty seconds ago.

Brennen shakes his head, a smile still lingering on his lips. "I'm letting you guys get up, then I'm stealing your boy for the day, Samuel."

The blonde chuckles, loving the way Brennen referred to Colby as 'Sam's boy' and nodding his head lazily, and that's all it takes for Brennen to walk out of the room, leaving the couple by themselves. Sam, still half-asleep, scoots closer to Colby and throws an arm around the boy's waist, nuzzling his face in the crook of the brunette's neck. His breathing steadies again, meaning he's fallen back asleep and Colby's about to as well when Corey's loud voice travels through the house, his playful yell bouncing off the walls.

Colby laughs, gently shaking Sam awake. The boy groans, mumbling something that Colby can't make out, and his grip tightens on the other's waist.

"I"m having trouble letting go of you." Sam finally says jokingly, although his statement is true.

"I can see that." Colby murmurs, a smile growing on his face as he places a kiss on the top of Sam's head. "But Brennen's waiting for me."

Sam pouts, tilting his head to look up at Colby, who rolls his eyes playfully and kisses the blonde's pout away, knowing that's enough to make Sam happy. He then slowly slips out of Sam's grip and out of bed, walking towards the door but turning around in the doorway, staring at Sam expectantly.

"You coming ?"

Sam frowns, contemplating refusing and staying in bed for a little while, but with Colby's big blue eyes gazing at him, it's hard for him to say no. On top of that, Sam might only be half awake, but there always is a little voice in the back of his mind reminding him that he has to help Colby. Morning meant breakfast, and that's the first step for Colby to get better. As least Sam hopes so.

Colby can see the internal battle Sam's going through as he waits for his response, leaning against the doorway while playing with his fingers. He ends up getting so lost in his thoughts that when Sam suddenly rises on his feet, it startles the brunette. The blonde walks over to Colby, links their hands and gently pulls him downstairs, where everyone is. All heads lift when they hear the steps in the staircase and their faces light up when the duo appears, joining their roommates in the kitchen.

"Sleeping beauty number one and sleeping beauty number two !" Corey exclaims in a playful voice, extending his arms as if he was introducing the boys.

Sam and Colby both giggle before heading towards the counter, Colby leaning forward against it while Sam looks through the fridge.

"Dang, it's like we live in a wasteland." Sam comments, staring at the nearly empty fridge in front of him before grabbing the gallon of milk, turning around and walking towards the cupboards on the other side of the counter. After a little while of searching while participating in his roommates' conversation, he finds a cereal box and retrieved two bowls, sliding them across the counter to Colby who catches them on time before they fall. The brunette laughs, shaking his head at his best while he watches Sam come over to him and wrap an arm around his waist, unaware that the others are gazing at them fondly.

The duo's friends are honestly happy to see them get more comfortable with showing affection in front of other people, especially since they used to be way more reserved when it came to that stuff.

They all chat, Sam and Colby munching on their Frostie flakes and the blonde glancing at the brunette to make sure he's okay from time to time. Soon everyone parts ways, some going into the living room and others going to their room. Brennen glances at the couple, Sam's head resting on Colby's shoulder as they both look back at their friend.

"Let's go ?" He suggests, gesturing towards the front door and Colby nods his head, sadly tearing himself out of Sam's hold, but not before pecking his lips and sending a smile his way.

Colby then follows Brennen out the door and they get into the older male's car, Brennen instantly starting the engine and driving out of the driveway.

"So, where are we going ?" Colby asks after a moment of silence, curious as to where his best friend is driving him.

"Well..." Brennen starts. "No particular destination, I just needed to talk to you."

"Okay well, I'm listening." Colby replies with a smile.

Brennen stays silent for a bit, lost in his thoughts before he speaks again in a quiet, unusual voice.

"I know you probably hear this all the time but... I wanted to tell you that I'm here for you, bro. I completely understand why you went to Sam first, obviously you guys are very close, even closer than I thought you'd be." He winks at Colby as his words cause the other boy to blush, before he continues. "But I want you to know that whatever you have to say, no matter what you wanna talk about, I'm all ears and I always will be. You'll never be a burden so don't hesitate, okay ? Any time, any day."

Colby's smile grows bigger as he looks at Brennen, a faint hint of happiness in his blue eyes. "Thank you. I'm sorry I've been neglecting you lately."

"Don't you dare apologize, Colby Brock !" Brennen reprimands in a half-playful, half-serious voice. "As if I'd be mad at you for focusing on yourself."

Colby lets out a small laugh, realizing that as time passes by, he finds out who his real friends are.

And he's never been more thankful for their presence in his life.