The Beach. CB. Under Review

chapter sixteen

"Andy, Andy, Andyyyy.." Katrina's voice brings me out of my slumber. When Colby and I arrived back at the house last night, I passed out immediately, which means I didn't even get to tell Hayden about my date.

"Yeah," I sit up and wipe my eyes.

"Hayden told me that you and Colby had a little date night.." she sang the last part. A small smile immediately rose on my face at the mention of last night.

"Yeah we did," I nodded, shyly.

"How'd it go? This is uncharted territory for me. Colby never takes girls on dates," she reveals.

"It was actually really romantic. He made a picnic on the beach and we just talked for hours while the sun set.." I smile fondly.

"Oh my God," she swoons, "that is so sweet."

"Right?" I ask, laughing a bit.

"So, it's safe to say it was the first of many?" she giggles, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.

"I hope so, yeah. I mean, I know I'm leaving in a week but I'm willing to live in the moment and I think he is too.." I admit, still not sure how this long-distance thing will go.

Suddenly, my phone buzzes on the counter where it's plugged up. I hop up to check it out. My dad's name flashes across the screen.

"It's my dad, sorry.." I answer and put the phone up to my ear as I walk into the front room. Kat nods in understanding and heads back to the kitchen.

"Hey, Dad.." I answer and wait for his response.

"Andy, hey! I was just checking in on you. How's it going in LA?" his voice makes me relax. I guess I didn't realize how homesick I had become.

"It's amazing. Sam and Colby have been amazing hosts and I haven't even spent much money at all. I'm having a lot of fun!" I smile through my words, meaning it all. This trip has already exceeded every idea I had.

"That's amazing, Andy! I'm glad you're having fun. I got paid today so I'm going to transfer some more money to your account. Just in case," he adds, making me roll my eyes although I am extremely grateful to have such a caring father.

"Dad, I'm fine. Really," I laugh.

"Oh, well. I'm still giving it to you," he laughs on his end.

"Well, thank you. I appreciate it," I assure him.

"I know you do. That's why I don't mind giving it to you.." he tells me, "Well, I'll let you go. I'm sure you've got way more interesting things to do in California than talk to your old man."

"Nah, I missed you. I'll talk to you soon," I end the call and head back to the filming room.

I look through my bag before finding a cute lounge around outfit. Which consisted of another pair of leggings, as well as a 'take chances' hoodie. I'm hoping that will get a reaction from Colby. Where is he by the way?

Probably still sleeping. It's like, eleven. It's time to wake him up. I head up the stairs and when I reach the top, it's silent. Completely different from downstairs where Kat, Sam, Hayden, and Jake are. I slowly make my way down the hall to Colby's room. I was going to knock but curiosity got the better of me when I felt the urge to see him sleeping again.

Creaking the door open, I see him spread out on the bed, his right arm hanging off the side while his left is tucked underneath him as he lays on his stomach. He looks so adorable. As I get closer, his face is in a pout. I kneel down beside him and whisper his name.

"Colby.." I say as I lightly tickle under his arm. He's not wearing a shirt so I can feel his skin and he feels hot; like he's burning up.

"Colby.." I say with more urgency. He stirs but doesn't up his eyes.