Haunted Memories || Solby ✔️

Seventeen-

Sam was playing with Colby's hair while they watched Elton's youtube channel silently in the background. They've been out of school for just over a year now and they're relationship has grown. While they had their ups and downs and fought alike every couple, they stuck through, coming out the other end stronger than ever.

"So uhm. I was uh. I had a t-thought."

"What's wrong, you're stuttering."

"Uhm. I was thinking."

"Didn't hurt too much did it?"

A smile broke on both boy's faces. Colby felt he needed to lighten the mood. The smile faltered on Sam's face so Colby sat up knowing something was really bothering him.

"Talk to me."

"Uhm. Wh-what if we took a break..f-from one another..."

Sam started playing with the ends of the hoodie he had on. It happened to be Colby's.

"W-what? Did something happen? Did I hurt you? Did I do something wrong? Wait where is this coming from Sam?"

"No! You didn't do anything wrong. But, i uh, i'm starting to lose track of who i am and in a relationship were supposed to grow together but also individually and im losing sight of the line in between...i just..i don't know...maybe i'm being stupid.."

"No...i see where you're coming from. but..this isn't a break up..is it?"

"Not unless you want it to be.."

"No! Do you?"

Sam shook his head, he didnt wanna talk. He felt his heart break a little because he didn't wanna hurt Colby.

"Uhm...How i-is this gonna work?" Colby stuttered out, running a hand through his hair. 

What do you mean?"

Sam looked up confused.

"Sammy, if we're gonna take a break, one of us has to leave."

"O-oh, yeah, right..."

"Okay, how about this, i leave to Brennen's for three day-"

"Elton's..."

"alright. I'll go to Elton's for three days, you stay here for three days. After three days, I text you if you want me to come home, let me know. If you wanna back out, let me know. If you want me to stay at Elton's longer, let me know."

Sam nodded. Colby pulled him into a hug before getting up and packing for a few days.

"Alright sammy, if you have a panic attack or start overthinking, do not be afraid to call me. okay?"

"Isn't the point of this to-"

"If you are having a panic attack i'm gonna drop everything and come help you. I dont give a shit about any of this if you end up being hurt by it. Okay?"

"Same with your anger then."

Colby smiled. He hugged the blonde before leaving, both went through with the three days. The first day was fine. Colby filmed with Brennen and Jake. Sam hung out with Katrina and Devyn. The second day was harder, but both fought. Come the third day, Colby was itching to go home. He tried to control his anger but he kept lashing out. As for Sam, Sam wanted to be in the brunette's arms watching a movie or out exploring for their youtube channel or just doing something with him, and his thoughts made it impossible for him to think straight or to do anything but think about Colby being happier. Colby texted Sam but Sam had thrown his phone across the room in attempts to stop the voices. Colby progressively got worried and took it out on people as anger, not worry and genuine concern.

"Hey Colby?"

"What?"

Colby's voice hinted to him being angry. Elton didn't take notice like Sam would have thought.

"Have you talked to sam at all today he-"

"No."

"Okay well he-"

"Elton, can you not right now. I'm not in the mood."

"Dude, you okay?"

"I'll be back later."

Colby picked up his things and left, not wanting to deal with Elton. His anger was bubbling but he had no cause of it, there was no trigger, he just was angry. When Colby entered his apartment he didn't see Sam. The kitchen had been untouched, the living room a mess, and when he walked into the bedroom Sam's phone across the room, blankets ripped off the bed, pillows thrown about, and Sam in a ball holding his hands to his ears, rocking and sobbing. Colby felt his anger disappear and his worry rose immensely. He immediately took off the hoodie he was wearing and jumped onto the bed next to Sam. Sam was wearing shorts and no shirt. Colby pulled the hoodie overtop of him and then hugged him tightly. Sam started thrashing about as he usually did but Colby just shushed him and held him until he relaxed and melded into Colby's body.

"It's okay, don't listen to them baby, they're wrong. Don't let them control you; it's okay. I'm here now. In and out, in and out, deep breaths for me baby. There you go. Good job."

Sam fell asleep in Colby's arms. Colby knew better than to leave Sam. So he picked him up as he walked to grab a blanket and a pillow before lying back down and holding Sam falling asleep contently. This showed the pair that they need each other like the day needs the sun and the night needs the moon. Sam was Colby's moon. Colby was Sam's sun. 

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