Webber:
Wassup bby
How is u

the little one:
Hello love
Are you texting me in class??

Webber:
No!
....I'm bored okay :)

the little one:
You need to pay attention mister

Webber:
We've been over this lesson a million times
I miss u

the little one:
Aw I miss you more
Hey I was actually meaning to talk to you about something..

Webber:
Oh no
What did this fucker do?
Are you okay?
How would you prefer him to die?
Should I rip his throat out?
Or should I do it humanely? Suffocate him slowly

the little one:
JAKE!
NO!
He did nothing wrong
He's a sweetheart

Webber:
Sure Jan.

the little one:
Jake stop
He's not a fuckboy
You don't know him
It hurts my feelings when you say mean stuff about him.

Webber:
Wait I didn't mean to
I'm sorry
Are you okay
I'm so sorry buddy
I was just joking
I just care about you so much
I'm sorry
Do you want me to rip my own throat out?

the little one:
Stop ripping people's throats out lol
I just want you to hear me out

Webber:
I'm all ears bby hit me

the little one:
Okay. I don't know if Kat's told you all the things I've said to her

Webber:
Well yeah that he's "cute" or whatever?
She also scolded me and Sam for making fun of him
Which we weren't!
We were just saying that he sounded fishy
What was his name again?

the little one:
His name IS Brennen

Webber:
Right
Well
You're just so little and precious yknow?
And like
We attacc and protecc our baby from fucKbOis ykNOw
That's what we dO

the little one:
....
Jake stop calling him that.

Webber:
IM SORRY
HE JUST SEEMS THAT WAY

the little one:
Yeah well he "seems" a lot of ways.
And but he's not "all those ways".
Everyone labels him and it's not nice!
He's not just a fucking piece of meat
Everyone treats him like that
And it's so awful
No one takes the fucking time to learn about him and hear him out.

Webber:
Maybe there's a reason for that?

the little one:
I haven't found one.
He's so wonderful.
And it breaks my heart that all people see are his past relationships and the mistakes he's made.
And yeah, sometimes he acts stupidly.
I think that's because he's scared to open up to someone.
But I feel as though he's finally learned to trust and I was lucky enough to be that person.
He makes me feel special.
But fine, if that doesn't matter to you then nevermind.
I'll never talk about him again. Just know that he's part of my life now and I intend on keeping it that way.
I have to go. Pay attention in class.

Colby sighed and exited the conversation, throwing his phone to the other side of the bed. He didn't mean to snap at Jake but, fuck he was frustrated all of the sudden.

He was finally accepting that he had an undying crush on Brennen. And, if he was being honest with himself, it felt great.

The only problem was that Jake could've been right. He thought Brennen liked him, but what if he was just using Colby as a distraction? What if Brennen truly wanted to be with Vanessa after all this time.

He refused to believe it, which would just hurt him in the long run.

He decided Brennen was incapable of hurting him.

Of course Colby wanted to believe himself, but there was this bit in the back of his mind warning him of heartbreak.

He sighed again, feeling his eyes tear up a little. He'd promised himself he would never get conflicted in stupid high school drama but here he was, in the middle of it all.

Conflicted was the perfect word to describe his life at the moment.

Colby looked over at the time and saw that he had to get out of bed and get changed. He was planning on wearing another cute outfit like he precious day's, to show off his new hair. But right now, he didn't want anyone's  attentions. He wanted comfort. He wanted his best friend's sweater.

He took off his shirt and walked to the closet to retrieve the old sweater, slipping it on easily, followed by a pair of black jeans and a pair of black vans.

He grabbed his backpack and walked to retrieve his phone, meaning to text Brennen, to see if he could lift his spirits a little bit, when he saw Jake's desperate responses.

Webber:
WAIT NO
WAIT WAIT WAIT
COLBY IM SORRY
NO PLEASE
IM SORRY
IM SO SORRY
I MEANT TO LISTEN TO YOU
I CAN SEE HE MEANS A LOT
IM JUST WORRIED
I DONT WANT TO SEE YOU GET HURT
GOD NOT AGAIN
PLEASE COLBS
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
ILL LET KAT SWAT ME IN THE HEAD
PLS BBY COME BACK

the little one:
I didn't mean to snap at you..
I'm sorry.

Webber:
NO
ITS OKAY
I DESERVED IT
every girl I've been with you've been supportive of
Even that bitch that made u feel bad remember?
You dealt with her because she [we thought] made me happy
I am sorry colbs
I'm just scared

the little one:
I'm scared too.
God, everything is so complicated.
I don't want to cry before school fuck

Webber:
Baby please don't cryyyy msjsbashga
I hAtE MyseLF
Are u crying?
Hello??
Hello??????
COLBY PLEASE DONTTTT

the little one:
too late..

Webber:
NO
FUXK
IM PANICKINGSJWHWW
WHAT DO I DO TO MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER?!
C O L B Y  P L E A S E  S T O P

the little one:
Jakey I love you ok?
And your opinion does matter to me
And you might be right
But if you're right please don't rub it in my face because my head and my heart hurt so much already

Webber:
STOP
OH MY GOD NSJASHYTK
DO U WANT ME TO CRY? IS THAT IT?
CAUSE IM ABOUT TO

the little one:
No don't tf
Ugh
I'm not even supposed to be distracting you
Just ignore me
I have to go to school
I'll be fine

Webber:
NO WAIT
I snuck off to the bathroom
FaceTime me

the little one:
NO I LOOK UGLI

Webber:
.....
SHUT THE FUCK UP
CALL ME

Colby wiped his face with the sleeve of his sweater and called Jake, who immediately answered and looked sorrowful.

"Fuck!" He yelled, startling Colby a little bit. "You are crying!"

"Well yeah just a little.." He giggled sadly, sniffling as he wiped his cheeks again.

"Colby I am so sorry. Fuck, Sam is gonna kill me. And so is Kat. Fuck it, I'm gonna kill me!"

"You're so violent." Colby joked half heartedly, sitting on his mattress again. "God Jake. What am I gonna do?"

"You don't have to do anything. If he likes you, and he will like you, he'll take care of it."

"But I don't even know if he does! I mean, what if he doesn't?"

"Why wouldn't he?"

Colby continued to explain his feelings and thoughts. Everything with Vanessa and the flirty things Brennen had done. He ended up crying more because he realized that the chance of Jake being right had grown. He never admitted it out loud, but when he did it sounded as if Brennen was just messing with him.

And that hurt him even more.

"I should've just told him my 'little crush' was a big one..." He whispered, hanging his head low in disappointment.

"Colbs, you didn't know. Hey, it's not your fault. Look at me."
Colby lifted his head slightly to see Jake through his screen. "He's a great guy. You know how I know that? Because you told me so. And if he makes you feel special then he should feel special himself. I'm sure he does! Maybe he's just as confused as you are y'know?"

"Maybe." The blue eyed boy shrugged.

"Dude, just tell him."

"What if it makes everything worse??"

"Ah, but what if it doesn't?" Jake smirked, causing Colby to giggle softly.

"Thanks, fortune cookie."

"You're welcome!" Jake chuckled. "Now, wipe those tears off your pretty face, go out there, spend some time with him, and tell him how you feel! And like no pressure but don't wait 'till he starts wanting to date this chick. That's when everything is gonna go worse."

"Okay. Okay, I can do this."

"Yeah! It doesn't mean you have to start dating right away, it just means you let him know."

Colby nodded, "Right... When should I do it?"

"I don't know! Figure it out. Take him on an discreet date."

"A what?"

"Yknow, where you hang out like its a date but it's not an official date but it's practically a date so you know way it feels like when you actually date. Duh!"

Colby blinked and chuckled confusedly. "Okay...?"

"A fun activity." Jake elaborated more but Colby was still not getting it.

"If you're such an expert in these discreet dates, do you have any suggestions on where to go?"

"Hmm.. Think of something you like and ask him if he likes it too. Preferably something you're better at, so that you can show him how much cooler and better you are than that girl."

Colby rolled his eyes. "She's lovely."

"Stop being so nice!" Jake scolded before he snapped his fingers as an idea hit him. "Got it! Take him paintballing. You're really good at it. Plus you get to take some of that inner rage out.

"I haven't been paintballing in almost two years.." He giggled, "But it could be fun. Oh! Should I invite his friends too? They're really nice."

"Sure. But make sure you spend most time with him."

"Okay... Thanks Jakey. It means a lot."

Jake shrugged and smiled, "Don't thank me bub. Text me if you need anything at all, okay? I promise I'm here to listen from now on. Also, did you dye your hair??"

Colby laughed, "Oh yeah! Damnit! It was gonna be a surprise!"

"You look cute! I mean you always do but it looks good! We're twinning!"

"I know!"

They both laughed some more, being happy that they finally got a conversation after some time.

"Okay, I actually have to go. Class is over and I'm pretty sure everyone thinks I died in the bathroom." Jake chuckled, getting up from the counter where he was sitting before walking toward the door.

Colby gasped when he realized that not only was Jake about to be in trouble, but he hadn't even eaten breakfast and the bell would ring in fifteen minutes.

"Holy fuck! Okay, bye I love you!" He rushed as he grabbed the backpack he'd dropped on the floor and raced out of his bedroom, bolting down the stairs and out of his house. Thank goodness his mother was in a business trip because she probably would've beat his ass.

Jake said goodbye and assured him that he loved him too before hanging up, letting Colby's phone automatically lock after a few seconds.

Colby got in his car and tried not to speed as he drove to school, feeling a lot better than before.

He knew he was gonna feel happy after seeing Brennen... even if he scolded him for not eating breakfast again.