SAFE ||(Colby Brock)

Valentines Day💞

When we got back, everyone was rushing around the whole week leading up to Valentines Day to get stuff for their s.o. Well, some of us.  "Samuel!!" I yelled as i kicked open his door, "I need you to come with me to find stuff for Cole for Valentines." He was confused at first but then realized I call everyone by a name they don't usually go by. "Sure. I gotta get a few things for Kat anyway." He agreed. "Good. 'Cause it wasn't a question. Now, mush!! Off to... somewhere!" He stood from his desk. "Where to?" "Idk you're the one who knows what he likes best." He nodded slowly and thought hard. "Target?" "Sounds good to me." I said quickly. I grabbed my wristlet and phone.

I searched up and down the aisles dedicated to this usually-dreadful holiday for me. After a few minutes of looking through the crowded store something caught my eye. I rushed (not very fast bc there was a lot of people) to a bin full of large stuffed animals; well, average human sized.  I absolutely adored oversized stuffed animals to the point where I was almost shaking trying to stop myself from jumping into that bin. "You like those?" Sam asked catching up to me. "Yes!" I petted one of the animals. "Especially the light brown bear one." "I never saw the point in these. They're kinda cool I guess, though." "Yeah. Something about them is just adorable." I searched through the bin until- coincidentally- I found a koala one. "You thinking what I'm thinking?" I looks over at Sam while pulling the plush to the top. "Probably not.. what?" "Perfect gift.. or- genius new video idea?" I smiled evilly. "Oh no. Becoming a stuffed animal? Isn't that trend like, over?" He chuckled. "Scaring people in stuffed animals is NEVER over." my smile grew wider. "Ok, ok. Fine." I threw it into the cart and pushed on forward. I bought some candies for everyone and made Samuel go to a separate aisle while I got his present. At the check out I overwhelmed the cashier with a large teddy bear, several boxes/bags of candy, and a gag gift to send to my brother.  "Your total is: $103.89." The cashiers eyes a widened briefly at the amount. "Well-" Sam took his credit card out and went to go swipe it when I slapped his hand. "No, no, no. I got it." I pulled out my own card and swiped it. The machine beeped in acceptance.  "How'd you even pay for that?" Samuel asked confused. "Family inheritance." I smiled widely like a child. I made Sam carry the bags out of the store and I carried the koala over my shoulders, holding it by its arms. "You know, there are easier ways to carry that thing." He looked at me weirdly. "I know this Samuel. Now, shush." I struggled to breathe with it in my face the whole uber ride home. I told Sam to keep Colby occupied while I snuck the present upstairs. Trying not to trip was a huge issue.
I stuffed it into the top compartment in my closet along with everything else and shut it fast, hearing steps come down the hallway. Sam opens the door and I handed him his things. "Thanks. That thing's a hassle." I panted from struggling to reach the top shelf. He laughed, "you could've asked me for help." "Sam," I sighed. "You're shorter than I am." He frowned but I just smiled.

The next day, Colby was up earlier than usual. His keys jangling in his hoodie pocket woke me up a little, (since he insisted on sleeping in my room) but I quickly fell back asleep. After I woke up about an hour later, he still wasn't back yet. I sigh and flop on the couch listening to Corey recording a video from a room nearby.

I closed my eyes, thinking of nothing in particular, just letting my mind roam. But it gave me a slight headache. So I thought about what might we do in our next video; or their video I should say. I have been in a lot of videos here and there though. Once again, Sam came downstairs; he was on his phone, the texting fast. He didn't look over at me as he sat down at the kitchen island. I rolled off the couch and stealthily creeped up behind him. I slammed my hands on the counter, "Whatcha doin' Samuel??" He hasn't necessarily phased just looked at me. "Sup. Guess what." He said putting his phone down. "Hm?" I sat down across from him. "Well, tomorrow-" I interrupted him. "-is valentines day." He frowned slightly, "yes... and its video recording day." "But... why not Friday? Font you have something to do with Kat that day... I mean, it valentines day dude." I looked at him weird. "Yes, but she was ok on doing something Friday. So despite Colby's complaints too. We eventually agreed we'll just do something together friday." I just nodded silently. "So we can still have enough time to edit and everything before sunday." "Ok, sounds fine I guess. Where'd colby go? He's been gone for a while." I pushed my hair being my shoulder. "Idk. I can't tell you." He stood up and went for the fridge.