Sam's P.O.V (short)
The next day seemed to be way, way sadder.
Colby was talking to me, sure, but he seemed to be short on conversation nonetheless. As if something always cuts him off short. Maybe what happened yesterday hasn't really progressed for him yet.
Maybe he's scared that he's really gonna loose me..
But I knew nothing could make me leave him. I love him. Him, and nobody else.
I'll make sure that he won't doubt it.
I walked downstairs and made myself some breakfast, walking in on Aaron, Corey, Devyn and Colby all eating together.
"Good morning.."
Colby's P.O.V
I kind of regret being the only one who didn't say 'good morning' back at Sam, however... the thing that happened yesterday was everywhere in my mind. I should be thinking that Sam was mistaken by the whole scenario.. but my mind tells me he loves Aaron, not me. Why? Because they've known each other for longer. It wouldn't be surprising.
But it would be painful.
Sam approached the empty seat next to me, and sits down. I want to look into his eyes and kiss him, to confirm to myself he loves me and nobody else. But my eyes remain on the sandwich I was eating.
"Hey Colby.." Sam said carefully. I inhaled. I can't ignore him.
"Hi Sam" I simply said, taking another bite of my sandwich.
"Slept well..?" Sam awkwardly asked. I smiled awkwardly back.
"Yeah, you?" I ask, still not making eye contact. Sam starts eating his own food.
"Not too well.. I was thinking about yesterday—"
"How come?" I quickly interrupt. Now, I was definitely making eye contact. The way I said it also caused the rest of the roommates — especially Aaron — to look at us.
"Huh?" Sam wonders confusingly.
"How come you thought about yesterday?" I ask. Sam blinks, seemingly still puzzled.
"Because the way we left it off feels like it didn't solve anything" Sam admitted. I sighed softly, relieved it wasn't about the date. Everyone returned to their breakfast as well. I kept eating, then answered softly.
"Explain what you mean"
"Well.." Sam starts.
"It feels like you're doubting my love for you" Sam admitted. My eyes widened, and I dropped the sandwich I held.
"Doubt it?" I ask. Sam nodded, truthfully.
"You're being way distant than usual, Colby.. it worries me" Sam admitted. Corey and Devyn walked away from the table, to give us some time alone. Aaron did as well, even though he was a part of yesterday. Sam keeps looking at me, and I sigh as we are all alone.
"The fact you still went out with him without telling me the whole deal.. it hurts, Sam. So much" I explain, glancing at him - eyes deep in hurt. Sam furrows his brows.
"Nothing happened, Colby.. I promise" Sam whispered. I let out a small sarcastic chuckle, and stare down at the table.
"Sam, I wasn't there to witness the date. How would I know for sure?" I say weakly, now returning to take bites of my sandwich. My eyes now averting away from him.
"I would never lie to you. Why would I lie to you, Colby?"
"I don't know. I just know many does" I admitted and looked straight into his eyes. My eyes were filled with pain, and a feeling even I can't explain. Suddenly, as the silence paused and as my eyes and face froze facing Sam - he hugged me to him. Squeezing me tightly and sighs. I would've pushed him away.. but I couldn't.
I love him way too much.
"I wouldn't. Aaron and I are just friends still and I told him the truth. That you and I are together"
I didn't answer straight away, but eventually I gave up and put my sandwich down before hugging him back. My eyes were getting teary eyed, but I couldn't do anything about that. Having been lied my whole life and suddenly believing that the one person I love has lied to me, hurts.
"I.."
Sam perks softly. I inhale and gather my strength. I just felt so mentally exhausted right now.
"I'm sorry for lying to Aaron.. about us not being together. I.. I thought he was just curious and wouldn't literally ask you on a date" I spoke. Now, tears strolled down my cheeks as usual. Sam squeezed me a little bit, like the way you squeeze the other's hand while holding them to comfort the other. I closed my eyes, until Sam parted the hug softly and looked into my wet eyes.
"We both did some things we regret"
I sniffle, and nod. Unable to speak right now.
"So let's push this behind us and be completely honest with each other from now on" Sam offered. I smile, as I was about to wipe my eyes. However, Sam was faster than me and wiped away the tears from my cheek. Smiling at me as well. That's when I leaned forward and placed my lips upon his. I've been urging to do this the whole morning.
We remained kissing by the kitchen counters, and Sam wasn't mad at all about it.
That's how I knew he was being honest. That he loved me and not Aaron. It made my whole body warm.
And I smile as I part the kiss.
"I love you, Colby. Nobody else"
"I believe you. I love you too, so much"
SHORT Third person's P.O.V (meaning "my" P.O.V)
As Sam and Colby was making amends, the third person who was involved in yesterday was spying at them from the stairs. Aaron's eyebrows were furrowed in a hurt way, and when they kissed, he legit walked back upstairs and to his room. Isolating himself in there.
Aaron's P.O.V
I've been with Sam almost his entire life.
I fell in love with him the third week knowing him, and I always believed there might've been something between us. Apparently I was wrong. For 19 entire years.
I plopped my butt down on the chair in front of my computer and decided to play some fortnite. Just to get my mind off the gutter and try to make sense of the whole situation.
Sam just happens to fall in love with a criminal, used-to-be homeless and a so-called gang leader.
This was still not connecting to me. However, I couldn't do anything about it.
If I could wish for one thing however, I do wish I could've gotten a chance.
A chance to fall in love with him and have him feel the same way. I knew it's impossible.
But I can still dream.
I soon heard how footsteps walked upstairs. I recognized them. It was Sam and Colby, walking back to their rooms together. I sighed, and decided to turn the computer off to go and make myself some food downstairs. I walked into the kitchen and put on the stove, then did some food for myself. As I was doing this, I spot Corey walking downstairs. He stops when he spots me.
"You doing alright my dude?"
"Uhm, yeah. Sure"
"Aaron?"
I grit my teeth and felt how a sudden anger raised within me.
"Just mind your business Corey!" I accidentally yelled.
Corey was taken aback, then nods once with the most stone-faced expression and walks away to go to Devyn. I sighed, and ran a hand through my hair. I then disappointingly returned to make the food.
I'm not alright.
I want to hide and never come out.
The rejection from Sam's side at that "date" we had repeated inside my mind.
It made me sad, but I had to stay strong.
"Hey Aaron!" I suddenly heard. I slowly turned around at the sound of Sam's voice. He had approached me without Colby, and it made me feel slightly better. He was smiling at me back.
"Hi Sam.." I whispered, then returned to the food.
"About yesterday—"
"Please don't" I sharply interrupt. Remaining to stare at the food. I could feel the silence grow, and soon, I saw how Colby appeared and Sam smiling at him. Walking away with him to somewhere.
I turned the stove off and threw the food away.
I didn't really have an appetite right now.
Then I walked to the backyard and laid down somewhere where dog poop wasn't placed in the grass. Staring blankly up at the gray-ish sky. That's when I heard something that was out of place. Coming from behind me. A small snicker.
"You seem troubled.."
I was too exhausted to freak out, instead I sat up and looked behind me to see who it was.
My eyes widened, and I felt how every muscle in my body tensed up.
"I.."
In front of me stood that foul beast who attacked Sam.
What did Colby say his name was again?
"I could help you"
I furrowed my brows.
"Help me with what?"
"Getting Sam's heart"
My eyes widened and I shook my head heavily.
"I can't force his love upon me. Besides, he has Colby"
"Oh, Colby? He doesn't deserve love, dude. He's a horrible person" he spoke deeply.
My stomach knots as I heard those words.
How come I believed his words? Am I that desperate?
"But I can tell you're not. So what do you say? You could make Sam yours forever"
I stared at this dude, and his name finally popped into my head.
Brennen Taylor. A bad, very bad person.
"I.."
"I know you want him"
I look down at the ground.
Please forgive me, Colby.. Sam.
"Sure, I'll let you help me"
"Great doing deals with you~"
((it was a short chapter to start this book on again. But I felt.. that I have to continue this book. It's one of my first ever books. If you guys still enjoy my books, I can't disappoint you and stop. So here you have it! I did my best, haha 😅))