Only the Lonely Survive // Colby Brock

chapter twenty-four: i've been missing you, it's true

One Month Later

"...Alright, I'm gonna answer like one or two more questions and then I'm gonna get off." I stated, my eyes on the camera.

I glanced down at my chat, looking for some questions to answer. Most were just people asking for shout outs and what not. Finally, I landed on one that had been asked the entire time I was doing this live.

Are you and Colby a thing?

I breathed, trying to ignore the butterflies that erupted in my stomach at the mere mention of his name.

"No. Me and Colby are not a thing. We're really good friends. I mean, I'm friends with all the Trap House boys so... but yeah, me and Colby aren't together." A tight-lipped smile came to my face.

After I mentioned Colby, all hell broke loose. Everyone started mentioning him in some way or another. Some were telling people to stop mentioning him in my livestreams, some were saying I was lying, some were just saying me and him should be together.

"Okay everyone. I think I'm gonna call it a day. I got some editing to get done, plus I got work later tonight so... I'll talk to yall later. Thanks for a good live!" I waved at the screen, giving a peace sign and ending the live.

I exhaled deeply, clicking my phone off and flopping onto my bed.

The last time I had seen Colby was over a month ago. Since I left LA, we had been texting and calling each other nonstop. Colby had asked me multiple times if I could come out to LA before he went on tour, which was going to be in a week or so. I told him I couldn't, as much as I desperately wanted to see him.

He asked if there was any way he could buy me tickets to fly me out, especially since we both agreed that I would be staying at the Trap House if I could come. I denied him every time, saying I wouldn't be able to accept a gift that big.

Even though it was tempting as all hell.

None of this was helped by the fact that his (and kind of mine) fans were posting of us constantly. I had seen fan edits of us, manips, and accounts dedicated to our relationship. It was really cute, don't get me wrong, but all it did was make me miss him more.

I really just wanted to see him again.

A soft knock at my door brought me out of my thoughts. I turned towards my door, mumbling a 'come in'. My Mom's head popped around the corner.

"Hey honey? How are you doing?" She asked sweetly.

I shrugged. "I'm okay. I just finished the livestream."

"How'd that go?" She stepped inside, getting closer to me.

"It was good. A lot of the fans were asking about Colby again." I huffed.

"You really miss him, don't you?" She questioned, a sad smile appearing on her face.

I nodded my head. "Yeah. I can't stop thinking about him. I know we talk every day, but I really want to see him face-to-face, you know?"

My Mom sat down on my bed. "Well, I know you've been feeling down lately, so I wanted to get you something."

"Aw, mom. You didn't have to." I cooed.

"Yes, I did. You're my daughter and I hate seeing you so upset." She pulled a pink paper bag out from behind her, placing it on my lap.

I pushed the tissue paper aside, pulling out the first little gift. It was a tiny bottle of my favorite perfume.

"Thanks, I was almost out of this." I added.

The next gift was a tiny bottle of shampoo.

"Wait, this is so cute. Isn't this like travel size or something?" I suggested.

My Mom grinned. "Yeah it is."

The next was a travel size bottle of body wash, wipes, deodorant, and some snacks.

"This is all so sweet, Mom. Thank you." I praised.

"There's one more thing. There's a card at the bottom." She revealed, pointing at the bag.

I pursed my lips as I dug to the bottom, finding the card. It was in a lime green envelope, with my name on it. I yanked the card out, and the front said 'Happy Graduation' in big bold letters.

"I graduated months ago, Mom." I laughed.

I slowly opened the card, a prewritten message of 'The world is now your oyster! Go travel the see for new adventures!' was on the one side. The other side just had the words 'Look Up' written in my Mom's handwriting.

I cocked my head to the side, but slowly lifted my head to look at my Mom. In her hands were two plane tickets.

"Wait what?" I puzzled.

"I know you've been missing Colby a lot this past month, and I figured with the extra money I made with my side business, I could buy you this as a late graduation present." She confessed, a light smile on her face.

I took the tickets from her hands, looking at them closely. Her words hadn't registered in my head until I saw 'Philadelphia to Los Angeles'.

"Oh my God!!" I screamed, jumping up and hugging my Mom tightly.

She let out a loud laugh as I let go of her and started jumping up and down in excitement.

"Wait when do I leave?" I inquired.

"In a week. I made sure to line it up with your work, since next week you only work one day, so I figure you can call out for that." She explained.

"And I'm there for...?" I glanced down at the tickets.

"A week, as well." She informed.

"Mom, you don't know how badly I needed this." I sang.

"Yes I do. I've heard your phone conversations with Colby." She admitted.

I whined jokingly. "Mom!"

"What? I'm nosey." She smirked. "Besides, if I have to hear another minute of you talking about Colby and how much you miss him, I might go crazy."

I grabbed my Mom and embraced her again. "Thank you, Mommy."

"No problem, sweetie." She whispered.

As she left my room, I grabbed my phone. I thought about calling Colby and letting him know I was coming to see him, but then I thought of a better plan.

I scrolled to Sam's number and called him.

"Hey Skye, what's up?" Sam greeted.

I couldn't hold in my excitement. "So... my mom bought me tickets to LA."

Sam gasped. "What?! That's great. Colby hasn't mentioned anything."

"I haven't told him." I answered.

"Why?" He queried.

I bit my lip. "I was thinking of surprising him."

"Ooh, that sounds cool." He remarked.

"I'm not flying out for another week, and I was wondering if maybe you could get me at the airport, and we could surprise Colby together." I requested.

"I'm up for it. And also, thank God you're coming out here. Colby will not shut up about you." He disclosed.

I beamed. "Really?"

"Yeah. I've never heard him talk about a girl this much before in my life." Sam continued, deadpanning. "Now I understand why he gets annoyed when I talk about Kat so much."

I giggled. "Alright. So, it's set. I'll see you in a week, Samuel."

"See you then, Skye." Sam replied.