Across The Street // Colby Brock BOOK ONE

Chapter 17

(A/N I'm so sorry for not posting, been so busy with work! Anyway thank you for over 300 reads🖤 hopefully you enjoy this chapter.)

Hayden

I walked out of  Starbucks with a big smile on my face. The boss called me a few days ago and asked me to come over for an interview. I think it went very well, and I'm sure I'm going to get the job.

I actually want to work everyday, so I earn more money than I did back in New York. Maybe then I can finally afford my own place. I don't want to keep living in the trap house, it's not because I don't like them, but I feel like a burden.

As I walked out, I saw Colby leaning against his car, texting on his phone. I grinned and ran over to him.

"How did it go?" Colby asked as he put the phone in his pocket.

"Very well, I think I might get it." I beamed and smiled up at him. Colby smiled and pulled me in for a hug, making my smile get bigger.

We don't kiss out in public, because technically we aren't together or even dating. It's confusing, but we never talked about it and after everything I don't think we need to make a big deal out of it yet. I like where we are now, it's fun and cozy.

I've been living with the boys and Devyn for a week now, and I think I'm going to go back to my own house. It's been fun and stuff, but I think I want to go back to my family. At least until I can afford my own place.

Even though I've been living with them for a week, me and Colby haven't really had much romantic moments. We really just sleep in the same bed and other than that, I feel like this is more of a friendship than dating.

As I said, we haven't talked about any of this, so that might be the reason why we aren't dating. Hopefully we can figure it out soon, because I'm beginning to get tired of all the overthinking.

We got back to the house and every one was home, which was nice. All of them have things to do, so I really enjoy it when all of them are home. Also I can tell them together that I'm going back across the street.

We walked into the living room where everyone was, Colby sat down with them and I just stood there, like the awkward person I am.

"So, I'm going to go back and live with my parents. You guys have been so nice to let me stay here." I said with a big smile, they really have been the greatest friends I could ever get.

"Really? Why would you want to do that?" Corey asked and sat up, I got a lot of confused looks. It's not that weird is it?

"Well, I want to spend time with them until I move out. We're probably not going to talk after that." I said and scratches the back of my neck, I always do that when I'm nervous.

"Why wouldn't you guys talk after you move out?" Sam asked.

"It's been a week and I haven't even gotten a single text message, I doubt it would change." I said with a small chuckle.

It's a bit sad that my parents didn't try to contact me, it's been a week and it's almost like they already forgot about me. Nevertheless I want to spend time in my own house.

"Anyway, I'm going to grab my stuff." I said and walked up to Colby's room.

I found my bag and started looking around for my clothes and makeup. Mine and Colby's stuff have been mixed together, so trying to find everything is hard. Colby actually have a lot of clothes.

I was sitting on the floor packing as someone walked in. Looking over my shoulder, I saw Colby standing there, so I gave him a small smile.

"I don't understand why you want to go back there, after everything that happened." He sighed and sat down beside me. I avoided eye contact and continued packing.

"I don't know, I just feel like it's the right time to go back." I told him. "Also I miss my bed." I joked, trying to lighten up the mood.

Colby shook his head. "I don't think it's a good idea." He told me, making me frown. It's not really his choice now is it.

"That's your opinion, but I think it might be good for me to just go back for a while." I told him, my voice starting to get hard as I was talking. I'm trying my best not to get upset and angry.

"It's stupid." He said loudly making me look at him, the anger was clear on his face and I'm sure mine was mutual.

"I'm not going to argue with you, it's a waste of time." I told him and stood up, and placed my bag over my shoulder. "I'll talk to you later." I said and started to walk away, not in the mood for this.

"You're so confusing." Colby said as he grabbed my arm, stopping me from walking away. I frowned and turned to look at him again.

"I'm confusing? You're the one who's confusing." I spat back and pulled my arm from his grip. "I mean, I don't even know where we stand." I said, my voice rising.

"That's not my fault, you haven't even mentioned anything, so why should I be the first one?" Colby asked, both of us were angry now. All because of something stupid.

"You know, I'm not going to be doing this right now." I said and quickly walked away, so he couldn't grab me again. I know I probably seem like a baby, but it's stupid to fight about that.

I rushed down the stairs, I knew Colby was behind me, but I need some time to calm down before we can have an actual conversation about this.

As I opened the door, Colby said something from behind me. "This is a really stupid decision, don't come crying to me when something happens."

That was the last drop, I slammed the door shut behind me and ran over to my house. Angry tears were forming in my eyes, I just ignored it as I rushed to my room.

I collapsed on my bed and passed out, trying to sleep away the anger I had built up towards Colby.