Words I Didn't Say / cb

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"Come inside." Colby told me as I walked into his apartment. The lights were off so I guess he was asleep.

We stand there for a second, not saying anything. "Are you okay?" Colby asked, looking at me up and down.

"I'm still in love with you, Colby. You've been fighting for me this whole time but it's actually my turn to fight back." I honestly say.

I learned that I need to start taking risks before it's too late. Like, what if I lost Colby before I got to tell him everything?

That's why I need to tell him. "Vee, are you o-" he started but I interrupted him. "No, it's my turn to talk." He takes a step back but listens.

"You're all that matters to me. The truth is, you're all that matters to me." I honestly say as tears form in his eyes.

"I wanna remind you of February twenty eight of this year. It was the first time I saw you." I say remembering back to his once blue hair.

"You were unloading boxes and your hair was a little messed up. I had never seen anything so perfect." I didn't know it at the time but it was.

"I remember thinking that you could've been different from everyone else. I didn't know if I should trust you or not." My voice kept cracking from the tears.

"Then you told me you loved me in your apartment. I felt so peaceful and safe." Colby had silent tears running down his face as I told him this.

"Because I knew that no matter what happened from that day on, nothing could be that bad because I had you." All of this was coming from my mind and I was just spilling it out.

"But then we fell apart and I lost my way. I lost my way because I lost you. You are the light at the end of my tunnel." I wipe my eyes from the tears.

"This is the words I didn't say." I finish as he just looks at me. "I love you too." He comes up to me and wraps his arms around me.

We kinda just hold onto each other as we cry in each other's arms. Whenever people ask me where I feel most comfortable, I'm gonna say it's in Colby's arms.

I always thought home was in Hawaii or here in California. But I was wrong, I was so wrong. It was two arms and a heartbeat.

"I've missed this." He said into my ear. "I've missed this too." I say into his chest. I've never felt so comfortable in my life.

I know people think I'm too young or think I'm stupid, but I'm totally in love with Colby. There's no denying it. Colby is the love of my life.

He then pulled away so he could look down at me. "Let me take you on a date tomorrow night." He smiled as I did the same.

"Of course." I look at the time, and forgot that it's late. "Okay, wear something nice. Now, go to sleep. You need rest." He kissed my forehead as I walked away.

I fall asleep with a smile on my face, feeling happy about this date. When I wake up the next morning, I put on black skinny jeans, with a black hoodie.

Hopefully work won't last long today. I walk in there to see they had a miniature basketball goal by the lunch tables.

Finn and Leonard were playing as Luke was watching. "Hey, buddy." Luke said when he saw me walk in. That's when the other two looked at me and smiled.

I looked over at Luke to see him staring at me. "What happened last night?" Luke asked causing me to get confused.

That's when the other boys started staring at me too. "What do you mean?" I ask getting weirded out. "You look tired." Leonard spoke up as they got closer.

"But happy." Finn crossed his arms as he looked at me. I couldn't help but smile, remembering what happened last night.

"I might have a date." I walk past Luke and go into the sound booth. I could hear all the footsteps behind me as they gasp.

"When? And with who?" Luke asked as I sat down. "Tonight." I'm trying my best to avoid the second question at all costs.

"Yeah, but with who?" Finn asked in his Australian accent. "Is it with Colby?" Leonard asked, making me go red.

That's when they all turned gasped again. "It's Colby, you can tell by her face." Leonard laughed as he clapped his hands.

"If he hurts you again, he's gonna meet the boys." I turned around so I could look at Luke. "He's already met you guys?" I lean back and cross my arms.

"I'm talking about these bad boys." He brought his arms so he could flex his muscles. I couldn't help but laugh when he did that.

"He's not gonna do it again." I smile as they all do the same. That's the one thing I love about them, they're all super supportive.

Especially Luke and Finn. They were with me for a lot, and I'm thankful for them. But honestly I'm thankful for everyone in my life.

My phone started ringing and I look down and it's Tara. I answer it hear her start screaming. I had to pull my phone away so I wouldn't lose my hearing.

When I hear her finish screaming, I brought it back to my ear. "Why didn't you tell me that you're going on a date with Colby tonight?" She asked over the phone.

"I haven't had time to. I was hoping you and Kat could help me with an outfit." She squealed as I queued up the next song.

"Of course, I'll tell her when she wakes up. I can't wait to make you pretty." She told me as I smiled a little bit.

"So, I don't look pretty right now?" I ask as she gasped. "That's not what I meant." We both laughed as I shook my head.

I honestly can't wait for tonight.