I Got You ~ C.B

ELEVEN

Previous ~ Four Years

Colby drives me back to the hotel in the early hours of the morning, dawn. I'm assuming Diana will still be asleep, actually, I'm hoping. I don't want to have to explain that I was off galavanting around LA with people I haven't known all that long. Even if they're well known, celebrity status people. She'd never believe me. Then again, I have camera roll full of photos that prove my argument true. Colby, ever the gentleman, parks and walks me back to the room. We stop outside the door, and I tell him
"Thank you for tonight, Colby. I couldn't have imagined a better first night in LA."
He smiles down at me
"Pleasures all mine, Rey. Looks like LA life is made for you."
I correct
"You mean I was made for LA life?"
He shakes his head
"No."
I laugh, reaching up to hold his face and kissing him. His arms wrap supportively around the small of my waist, holding me to him as we share our first kiss Goodnight. He asks me when we part
"I'm seeing you tomorrow, yeah?"
I tilt my head at him
"You better."
He chuckles at me, as I open the door and let myself in, closing it between us. I jump instantly, eyes falling on Diana standing a little away from the door with her arms crossed, expecting me.
"Di!"
I exclaim, as if trying to be innocent. I know its fruitless. I have sand and sea salt in my hair, smelling of booze and fire smoke. I probably look wild. She clears her throat
"Who were you talking to, cousin?"
I sigh, going for honesty
"Colby."
She stares me down, then admits
"He has a nice voice."
A second later, she tears off and throws the door open again, calling out
"Colby!"
I poke my head around her peaking out the doorway to see if she's succeeded in getting his attention. She has. He turns, a few doors away, and looks at our room curiously. I wave at him sheepishly, and Diana waves him back over. Oh boy. She steps aside to let him in, and closes the door once again. She looks over him, nodding her approval to me before extending her hand to him
"Colby, was it? Lovely to meet you."
He nods
"Hi, Di."
I giggle at the rhyme like a child, making him do the same.
Diana rolls her eyes, and continues
"Look, I'm not happy that you just took my little cousin on an expedition around LA without me even meeting you first- but I'm happy she's had a good time and appearing to be well taken care of. I can smell some alcohol on her, but let's be real, we're Australian. I can't disapprove of you because of that. And believe me, I'm trying really hard to find something to disapprove of."
He laughs, assuring her
"My YouTube channel is Sam and Colby. And my main is Colby Brock. You'll find something on one of them, I'm sure."
She tilts her head and blinks at him
"YouTube channel? You're a Youtuber?"
He nods
"Yeah? Did you find the thing to disapprove of?"
She debates it, shaking her head.
"No. It's cool actually."
He smiles at her, charmingly
"Thanks. And I'm sorry for bringing her back so late... early, Ma'am."
She gags
"Dude, I'm 23. Ma'am doesn't come until thirty, at least."
He nods again, voice slowing
"I'll remember that."
She nods to him again
"Great. Drive safe now."
He assures again
"I always do."
I walk him outside again, closing the door between us and Diana although I now know it obviously makes no difference.
"Sorry about that."
He shakes his head
"Nah. She's cool. Did the responsible thing but made it fun."
I agree
"She has a way with doing that."
He kisses me again, finger curled under my chin and tilting my head back. Slow and gentle, telling me as he breaks it
"I'll see you at eleven?"
I hum
"I'll be here."

I sleep from about four till ten, a small amount for me- especially being jet lagged- but it's the excitement that gets me out of bed. Diana runs down to a nearby Starbucks as I shower and start getting ready for my day with Colby- bringing me back a double shot iced almond milk latte and a pumpkin bread and piece of their famous coffee cake for breakfast. She got herself a matcha frap on almond and an almond croissant. They're essentially our same orders from the Starbucks back in Australia. They have so much more variety here- we gotta mix it up next time. I down my food as I get ready. Leaving my hair dry in it's natural waves, dressing in black distressed shorts with a hip chain and a yellow Kill Bill- Esque 'Written And Directed by Quentin Tarantino' shirt. It makes my waist look even smaller and boobs look amazing- accentuating my curves. I pair it with my black, very loved, Doc Martens and a pair of small Quay Australia x Kylie Jenner collection sunglasses perched on top of my head amongst the waves. I keep my makeup fairly natural, like I do most days. Nude tones, brown smokey eyes , sculpted contour, smooth highlight and a nice, perfectly done brow. Gloss on the lips. I ask Diana when the clock is almost at eleven
"You sure you're fine with me heading out?"
She nods, finishing off her Croissant.
"Yeah, I was only going to drag you to catch up with my friend who moved her after high school anyway. We're going to hit the beach. What are you and your summer love planning?"
I shrug, slurping up the last of my morning coffee
"I don't know. But he's local so I'm sure it's going to be good."
She stands, reminding me
"I know you already know, but I'm obligated to say it. Be safe."
I laugh, assuring her
"I will. I always am."
She hums, agreeing, but combats
"You can be a little impulsive sometimes."
She has a point. At that point, there's a knock on the door. Colby's voice in a weird accent ringing through
"Somebody order two breakfast burritos with extra guacamole?!"
I chuckle, heading over and opening the door. His face lighting up when I do
"Good morning."
He tells me. I look over him, asking
"Where's my breakfast burrito?"
He states
"I know a good place if you were wanting one?"
I shrug
"You're the tour guide... tour."
He laughs, turning to Diana and waving
"I'll have her home by-"
She cuts him off
"Yeah right. Just go youngins."
I blow her a kiss
"See you later, love you!"
She replies as I close the door
"Love you!"
In the safety of the car, Colby leans over to the passenger side and kisses me tenderly. He states
"Who the hell looks as good as you do before midday?"
I furrow my eyebrows
"Literally everyone."
He hums
"Huh... well, I can't say I've seen anything earlier than eleven o'clock for months."
I giggle, strapping myself in
"Where are you taking me this time?"
He puts on a voice like a pilot speaking over the flight
"Welcome everybody to Colby's Corolla. We are about thirty minutes from our destination. So just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride."
He draws out the 'ride' as he starts up the car.