In This Life (Sequel to 'In Another Life')

16 Colby's POV

 "AAARGGGHHH" "OH WHAT THE FUCK !!" "SHIT" The collection of both of their yells, combined with the looks on their faces, had me bursting out in laughter so hard, I couldn't breathe. "Fuck you," Jake said, glaring at me from where he had fallen over on the couch. Sam had his hand over his chest, his eyes wide. "Damn it Colby. You almost gave me a heart attack," he replied. I laughed again and clapped him on the back. "Paybacks a bitch, you know that right," he said, a grin forming on his face. Not just any grin, but that diabolical grin that Sam would get when he was planning a prank. Damn it, I should've thought this through. I really didn't miss sleeping in fear, like I did when we lived with Elton. I never knew if I would wake up with my hair cut, or a hot pink wig superglued to my head. I still had nightmares about that. I probably deserved it, seeing as how I cut Elton's beard that he had been growing for a while. I laughed to myself, remembering how Sam and I had watched him try to fix it. He had accidentally cut too much, and ended up shaving his entire face. I hadn't seen Elton in a while. I was starting to miss him. Hell, I was really missing TFIL trips. Sam and I had been so busy with all of the opportunities that were coming our way with the duo channel, we hadn't really been doing anything but that lately. "Brother, I'm sorry!" I exclaimed, grinning at Sam. "I couldn't resist a perfect opportunity, now could I?" He raised his eyebrows and shook his head. "Of course not. And I won't be able to resist either, if such an opportunity should arise." I rolled my eyes and walked around the couch so that I could sit down. Instead of waiting for Sam to scoot over, I plopped down in the tiny space that was in between him and the arm of the couch. "Oof, Colby, damn!" he exclaimed, making me laugh again. "Why don't you go sit on Jake? Why'd  you have to put your fat ass on me?" "First, thank you for the compliment. I know my ass is fat. Second, because I love you more Samuel." I made a kissy face at him, laughing when he rolled his eyes. Corey sat down on the other side of Jake, who was still lying flat on his back, playing on his phone now. "So, how's T?" Sam asked. "She made it home," I answered. "Not sure how well she's doing. She's able to move a lot more than before, but it causes her a lot of pain. I hate seeing her that way. She's strong though. She's trying to keep a good mood about it, but I can see it in her face. It's gonna get bad and that scares me," I admitted, running my hand through my hair. "Damn brother, I'm sorry," Corey replied, while Sam patted me on the back. "It's gonna be okay Colby. If there's one thing I know, it's that Terra is a fighter. She'll come through this and be as good as new." I nodded, giving him a grateful look. "I hope so. I know that she's been through a lot and I just hate that she has to keep dealing with so much, ya know?" They all nodded, except Jake, who still stuck in his phone. I slapped his leg as hard as I could. "Ow, what the fuck Colby?!" "Get off your damn phone Jake. I'm having a moment," I answered. He rolled his eyes and sat up, rubbing his leg. "You're always having a moment," he muttered. I leaned past Sam and punched in the shoulder. Not hard, but hard enough. "BRO" he exclaimed. "STOP." I snickered, and leaned back in my spot. Jake was younger than me, but he was obviously one of my best friends. I seen him as a little brother, so messing with him was part of the job description. Plus, he loved to annoy the shit out of me, so it was tit for tat. "Oh Corey," I said, remembering that I was supposed to tell him about tomorrow. "It's yours and Dev's turn to sit with T tomorrow. Denise said be there by 8 because they all have to be at work early." He nodded, and took out his phone. "I'm glad Denise and Devyn get on so well," he said quietly, while texting. "Otherwise, this would be weird." I laughed and nodded. "Imagine having to be the "other" guy in a scenario. I haven't spoken to Justin since T broke up with him and we used to talk every day. Now, I don't know how to act around him, and if I'm being honest, I'm jealous as hell that T said it would be okay for him to sit with her," I admitted. "Oh please, you've got nothing to worry about!" Jake said, finally joining the conversation. I just raised my eyebrows at him. "You're so extra. T is so head over heels for you and you know it." I shook my head. "Is she though? If so, why hasn't she told me that she broke up with Justin. Why aren't we together yet? I don't know what to think anymore and honestly, it scares me. I know that I could live without her, if I had too but." I sighed heavily. "I don't want too. I really don't want too. Life just seems...boring and bland without her." Jake started to snicker so I punched him the shoulder again. "Bro!" he exclaimed, placing his hand over the area where I hit him. I made a face at him. "Whatever. The way I see it, is that you can just shoot your shot. Ask her what's up. Or you can keep being a pussy, and let Justin claw his way back in. Because I can guarantee you that he'll try." He shrugged. "He loves her too," he added. I closed my eyes, and sat back against the couch. "I know," I sighed. "Fuck. I'm gonna go to bed. Too much on my mind and we need to get up early for that meeting tomorrow Sam." "I know brother. I'm gonna head up soon. Don't worry about me. You've got enough to worry about," he replied.