Only the Lonely Survive // Colby Brock

chapter twenty-two: saying goodbye, scared to say why

DAY 13/14

"Skye... Skye... Baby. Wake up." A deep voice whispered sweetly into my ear.

I slowly stirred awake, my eyes landing on the voice.

Colby smiled. "Hi babe."

"Heyyy." I slurred, my body beginning to stretch.

"So... it's a little after ten, and I was thinking we could go do something." He stated, his hand cupping my face.

I yawned. "Yeah? Like what?"

Colby smirked. "I want it to be a surprise. But first, I need you to go home and change."

"Into what?" I asked, sitting up lazily.

"You'll see. I got Casey to lay it out for you at home." He slid out of bed, pulling his clothes on.

"You're really trying to be sneaky about this, huh." I laughed.

He chuckled. "Well, once you see what you're changing into, you'll probably know where we're going."

I rubbed my eyes and smiled. "Alright then. Take me home."

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After driving me home, Colby told me that he needed an hour to get ready for our date. I decided that after spending all night in bed, I needed to shower anyway. I took a long shower and stepped back into my room. I glanced at my bed and saw my bathing suit laying out on it.

Are we... going to the beach?

I smiled to myself and walked towards my closet to grab some flip flops and shorts. As I walked passed my mirror, I gasped at my reflection.

Covering my neck were little bites and hickies, reminders of my previous night. A light blush came to my cheeks as I touched the marks. None of them hurt, but they were all big and noticeable because of my pale skin.

I pulled the towel from around my body, gazing all over to see if there were other reminders. Subtle bruises rested on my hips. I shook my head and sighed.

I'm gonna kill Colby.

As my phone laid on my bed, it began to ring. I looked at the screen, seeing Colby's name pop-up. I grabbed it and answered.

"Hey. Just wanted to let you know I'm here." Colby said happily.

"Okay. Were you gonna tell me I had hickies all over my neck or are you just blind?" I jeered jokingly.

He remarked. "What? They aren't that bad."

"The fuck they are." I exclaimed.

"I'm sorry babe. If I'm honest, I kinda like seeing you have them. It's hot." I could tell he was smirking at the other end.

I pursed my lips, huffing. "Shut the fuck up. I'll be out in five."

"Bye Skye!" He beamed, laughing lightly.

"Bye." I rolled my eyes, hanging up the phone.

I quickly threw on my bathing suit, a basic black one-piece, and some denim shorts. I grabbed my concealer and began to dab some on my neck, blending it in hastily. I grabbed my bag, slid on my flip flops, and reached for my beach towel. Looking myself over in the mirror, I gave my outfit a once over. Nodding to myself, I left my room.

As I walked to Colby's car, I could see him smiling at me through the window. I got in and shook my head at him.

"You're an ass for not telling me about the hickies." I hissed.