At this moment, Colin had taken me to his abode. It was an apartment building in Bistro Bay, damn did it look luxurious! We step out of the elevator, our footsteps echoing through the long hallway. Holding my hand, Colin leads me to his apartment door, 401. He unlocks the door and pushes it open, gesturing me to go first. As soon as I enter, I'm startled by loud squawking. Oh my gosh, there's a scarlet macaw parrot perched on a wooden stand!
Colin gently pets the parrot. "Hey there, Avery! Say hello to your new buddy!"
"Hello! Hello!" Avery waves her wing at you, smiling just like her owner. I figured Colin would have a parrot as a friend. Fitting match.
After watching comedy reruns on Netflix, Colin took me to his bedroom. It was clean and well organized, with a drawer by the window. A well-sized bed sat by the wall, with a mounted flat-screen on the opposite side. I couldn't even afford a TV in my room, how lucky he was! We take a seat on the side of the bed, for a second it's silent. Was this the part where we...you know, did the whole "love-making" or something? I was still kinda new to this, with no dates and all. I only ever been to senior prom with my friends!
"So, uh, hey..." Colin places his hand onto mine, lifting it up to his chest. Gah, the way he's looking at me is making me melt inside! He didn't have that smug, droopy look on his face, either. No, his eyes were fully open with a huge smile. I knew he was cute, but being this close to him...it made me feel warm. Without another word, Colin slowly leans forward, I knew exactly what was coming. I closed my eyes, and as predicted, I felt a pair of lips meet mine. My first kiss. I taste a hint of spearmint gum, guess I scored, huh? Man, he's really good at kissing. Soon he pulls away.
"...I love you. I want to be with you." Colin has both my hands now, squeezing them gently. "I want to express my love...through passionate hugging!" He pulls me to him, trapping me in a hug. "Gah, you move so fast!" I exclaim. I wonder if this is why his ex left him, maybe she was overwhelmed by how fast Colin moved things. I didn't mind it. Besides, it was necessary for the plan.
"I know, I know, but I really mean it! Call me corny, but when I first met you, I thought you were really cute! You're sweet, fun, and get all my jokes! We fit just like a puzzle!" Colin glances out the window, and for the first time ever, he looks quite vulnerable. He takes a deep sigh. "I really want someone I can talk to everyday, someone I can tell even the craziest things to. I know it's been a few days, but I feel like I can tell you everything." Yikes, all those bad thoughts I had about him, now I kinda feel like an asshole. Was he really as bad as I thought he was? There's no way such an oblivious noisy bonehead was this emotional. Maybe this was a clone?
"I won't rush things this time, okay? We'll start slow." Huh? Oh, I was so caught up in my own mind that I didn't realize Colin was helping my hands unbutton his shirt! Well, halfway at least, but I was able to see part of his bare chest. God, he's attractive, for such a...for such a...ugh, I don't know, I can't think of anything at all, it's getting all hot, I can't speak! In a swift motion, Colin plops his back onto the bed, with me above him! "You first," he offers with a wink.
Wow, my heart sure is pounding! Colin's left himself completely open to me. It's just how I imagined it. Gulp. My hands hover over his chest, slowly inching towards his neck. This was my chance to get back at him for all the customers he's cost me. But...he continues to gaze at me with such admiration. He's serious about all this, isn't he? I...I can't bring myself to do it.
"Huh? Somethin' wrong?" Colin sits up slightly, his eyebrow is arched, curious. I was too busy reflecting over everything to speak. Colin's confused, but then he laughs, taking my hands in his. "Don't worry, I know what's going on."
He does?
"You're so cute when you get all shy, y'know that? Here..." Colin gently flips us over so now he's the one on top of me.
"I'll take it from here."