Solby// Revenge Beauty

Chapter 2

Colby's POV

I was still a little perplexed by the conversation I had with Sam, of course I feel kind of bad, I know he's crying in his bedroom, but what can I do?, I told him the truth, I love him more than anything, but sometimes love isn't enough to have a relationship,  and I didn't lie when I said I wasn't attracted to him in that way. So what am I supposed to do?...

Maybe the best thing to do is act like nothing happened, so our friendship stays the same, maybe Sam will move on fast and find someone new, is not impossible, he IS an amazing person and he will make someone a very lucky guy or girl.

I decide to go down to the kitchen to get something to drink before I go to bed to sleep..

As I walk in the kitchen I see Jake standing there with his arms crossed and a dissaproving face, looking deeply at me.

~ What?~ I asked fidgeting and playing nervously with my rings, Jake was a very sweet guy, but he was scary when he was mad...

~ What did you do to him? Why is he crying? ~ he says in a serious tone.

~ nothing, is none of your business~ I said in a defensive tone.

~ Sam doesn't cry for nothing. I'll ask you again. What did you do to him? ~ he said now more serious.

~ if you must know he broke up with Katrina and declared his feelings for me, and I turned him down~ I said very vaguely, turning to grab a water bottle and head back to my bedroom, ignoring Jake's menacing growl.
I got into my bed and try to go to sleep, trying to ignore the slight sting in my heart.

Sam's POV

I was standing in front of a  full body mirror looking at myself, trying to see what Colby sees. He was right, I was cute, that's it, there was not much else to it, no wonder Colby didn't want me, I've seen the girls Colby dates, beautiful models, plastic most of them, but still beautiful, I couldn't even begin to compare. I didn't look the way I would like, to begin with, mostly cus I'm scared of getting out of my comfort zone when it comes to the way I look, but I know there is so much more I can do to look, well at least better.

I've been crying for an hour straight, now I'm a mess all pink and puffy like the stupid bunny Colby compared me too, I really need to stop crying.

My thoughts get interrupted by a knock on the door, I wipe my tears away thinking it must be Colby.

~yes? ~ I said with a slight sob, trying to modulate my voice.

~can I come in? ~ the voice on the other end says.

~uh, sure Jake come in~ I say recognizing his voice.

~ hey Sam are you okay, Colby told me some of what happened~ jake says coming in and closing the door behind him.

~ I'm - I'm crying~ I said very matter of factly starting to sob again.

~ yeah, I can see that~ Jake says with some sympathy.

~ want to talk about what happened, I'm a good listener, and I'm smarter than I look, maybe I can help you out~ jake says sitting next to me on my bed.

I nodded and try to calm down so I can speak coherently, I start telling him everything from the moment I decided to break up with kat , how I did it and why, to the moment I decided to confess to Colby and how I got turn down and why.

Jake was as a matter of fact  a very good listener, he never interrupted me and he was understanding absolutely everything I said.

When I finish talking, Jake grabbed me and hug me putting my face in his chest, while caressing my hair as if I was a wounded puppy. We stayed like that in full silence for a good 29 minutes, but I knew Jake was thinking about something I could almost hear the cogs turning in his head.

~ have you ever heard of revenge body? ~ Jake finally spoke.

~No? ~ I responded looking at him in the eyes while still on his arms.

~ Revenge body is when someone rejects you or dumps you, and as a result you decide to "fix" Your body or appearance, with the support of a stylist, nutricionist, and of course your friend Jake. The result will make anyone who rejected you at some point jealous or sorry about it.~ jake explained with a mischievous look on his face.

~ oh, and how would I.. I just don't know~ I said with a slight hiccup, trying once again to stop crying.

~look Sam, is not just about revenge, is about self love, if you want to do this, you have to do it for yourself and yourself only. So you can feel happy and confident in your own skin. Anything else is a side effect. Isn't there something you always wanted to do to your appearance that you didn't before, out of fear, insecurity or because kat didn't let you?~ Jake asked, looking at me deeply.

~ yes, a lot of things, but I'm not sure~ I said, thinking about it.

~ like what, Sam, I'll help you, fuck the world if you want it you got it~

~ I always wanted to get some new clothes and dress in a slightly different way a little sexier and more..... You know .. Um feminine?~ I said biting my lips hard, fearing judgment.

~ perfect we'll go shopping tomorrow, that's a good start, now, stop crying my revenge beauty, we're doing this~ Jake said wiping my tears with his hands. Looking at me with full conviction in his face, I smile and nodded. He kissed me in the forehead making me slightly blush.

~ goodnight Sammy go to bed I'll wake you up tomorrow to go to the mall~ he said getting out of my bedroom and closing the door, leaving me once again with my thoughts.

I turned to look once again at the mirror... ~ yes Sam we're doing this~ I said to myself.