Colby woke up to slight sobs coming from the balcony. he looked to his side and found the bed empty. Sam wasn't there. Colby grabbed his phone from the bedside table. the phone showed 1:17 am. Sam and Colby weren't dating. but both clearly had feelings for the other. Colby got up and walked to the balcony doors. he found Sam sitting on a chair near the railings overlooking the city. his shoulders shook with sobs. Colby didn't hesitate to walk next to Sam and wrap an arm around him. they sat in silence for a while before Sam spoke up.
*"do you know what day it is?" he asked as a choked sob made it way out of his mouth.
Colby shook his head. it was the day Sam had lost his boyfriend, two years ago. when they were in their freshman year of college, Sam was dating a guy named Tyler, who gave Colby bad vibes. Colby tried to talk to Sam, but Sam pushed him away. the two, being best friends and all, couldn't stay mad at each other long. so that showed Tyler what was going on. one night, when Tyler was driving to Sams house to end their relationship because he knew Sam loved Colby, he got into a car accident. he died before the paramedics could get there. Sam cried for months. Colby was always there for him. he had stopped crying about a year after the accident. he became happy again. but every year since then, one the day of the accident, Sam needs Colby more than ever.
Colby pulled Sam over to the couch on the balcony and let him lay his head on his shoulder. Sam sniffled and wrapped an arm around Colbys waist.
~"you know I love you right? I am always here for you. no matter when. no matter where. no matter what. Tyler was a good guy Sam. I'm sorry you had to go through this." Colbys grip around Sam tightened as he gave him a sort of side hug and kissed Sam's forehead.
*"I love you more. so much more. did I ever tell you the reason Tyler was driving to my house that night?" Sam asked quietly.
~"no."
*"he was coming to break up with me. he had told me that he knew I loved you. he saw that way I looked at you. I never looked at him like that. I love you more than I should. and he knew that. I knew that. and now so do you." Sam said as he turned his head and looked at the beautiful boy beside him.
Colby looked at Sam. his hair messy. his cheeks a slight tint of red from crying. Colbys eyes flickered from Sams features to his lips. he leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to Sams lips. his stomach was doing somersaults. Sams hand made it's way to Colbys jaw. the two pulled back. they looked at each other and then sat with Sam leaning into Colbys side.
