Cora-
I got off the plane in Iowa. It was pretty cold, I saw Ryan wave at me.
"Where's Colby?", I asked.
"Training. He and Marek have a show later in the week", he said.
I nodded.
"So pretty much I'm stuck inside all day", I said.
"Oh crap, you're mad", he said.
I sighed.
"Not at you", I said.
"Hungry?", he asked.
"Sure", I nodded.
He nodded and we went to his car. We grabbed something to eat and headed to Colby's apartment. Ryan and I ate, it was getting late and Colby still wasn't back.
"I'm sure he's on his way", he said.
"I'm gonna change", I said.
He nodded. Walking into Colby's room, I put on a t-shirt and sweats. I heard the front door slam shut. I walked out and Colby looked up.
"Hey", he said confused.
"You forgot I was coming this week", I said.
"No babe, it's just, I've been busy and my days have gotten away from me", he said.
"You forgot", I said again.
He sighed.
"I forgot, yes, I'm sorry", he said.
"You owe Ryan a favor and money. He obviously didn't forget", I said.
He looked at Ryan.
"I tried calling and I sent you a text", Ryan said to Colby.
Colby took his phone out and sighed.
"Phone's dead", he said, tossing it on the couch.
"Maybe I'm dating the wrong guy", I said.
Colby rubbed his forehead and I walked into his room. Slamming the door shut.
Colby-
I looked at Ryan.
"She's right. I owe you big time and I'll pay you back for gas and food", I said, noticing the bags.
"It's alright, no need to do that", he said.
"I can't believe I forgot she was coming", I said, sitting down next to Ryan.
"I only knew because you wrote it down on the calendar and when you didn't text back I guessed you were busy so I picked her up", he said.
"Thank you Ry, really, thank you", I said.
He patted my back.
"Go make up with her. I'll head over to Marek's for tonight", he said.
"I owe you two favors now", I said.
He got up and left. I went to my room and tried to open the door, locked. I leaned my forehead on the door.
"Babe let me in please, I came to grovel", I said.
Silence.
"Cora, I'm sorry please let me in", I said.
The door flew open and I took a step back.
"What?", she asked, crossing her arms over her chest.
"I'm sorry. I've been so busy these past few days. I knew you were coming, I even wrote it down on the calander, it just slipped my mind", I said.
"Then why am I here if you're so busy?", she asked.
"Because I can't go another two weeks without seeing you again. I am man enough to admit that I miss you so much when I can't see you or touch you", I said.
Her arms dropped to her sides.
"I love you Cora Mathews, that I will never forget sweetheart", I said.
I put my hand over my heart.
"Keeping you here, in my heart is what pushes me to make my dreams come true, for us", I said.
She came closer to me and kissed me.
"I love you too Colby", she said, tears in her eyes.
"I will try my hardest to never forget again. You mean everything to me babe", I said.
She smiled and I wiped her tears.
"I missed you", she whispered against my lips.
"I missed you too kid", I replied.
My lips brushed hers.
Cora-
Waking up, Colby was gone. He had said last night that he was heading out early to train with Marek. I yawned and got up to shower. Getting out, Ryan was sitting on the couch watching tv with a bowl of cereal in his hands.
"Morning", he said, while chewing.
"Hey", I replied.
I went and sat next to him.
"Colby left his car if you want to go out. I have to head off to work", he said standing.
"Did he say what time he was coming home?", I asked.
"He said he would try his hardest to get back early. I can text you directions to where he's at if you like", he said.
"Sounds good", I said.
He nodded and texted me.
"Okay well I gotta go, but I'll see you. Oh, fridge is fully stocked and if you need anything, Mrs. Stevens downstairs in apartment 3B can help", he said.
"Thanks Ryan", I said.
He walked out and I grabbed the remote. Finding something to watch in the morning was hard. I turned the tv off and looked around. T-shirts thrown everywhere, boxers on the floor in Colby's bathroom. Dishes in the sink.
Colby-
I sat on the bench and took a drink of my water.
"So want to call it a day? I know your girl is at home", Marek said.
"Yeah, I want to spend as much time with her as I can. She's only here a week", I said.
"Then head home, tell Ryan he can stay at my place for the week", he said.
I nodded.
"Hey Marek", I said.
"Yeah?", he asked.
"Mind giving me a ride? I left my car with Cora", I said.
He laughed.
"I don't mind, but you don't need it", he said, pointing behind me.
I smiled, Cora waved at me.
"I'll see you later", Marek said.
I jogged over to Cora and kissed her.
"I missed you. How did you know I was here?", I asked.
"Ryan gave me directions, although I did get lost", she said.
She pushed me away.
"Hey", I said.
"You stink", she said, making a face.
I pulled her to me and hugged her, she squirmed in my arms.
"Ew Colby", she laughed.
I laughed too, while trying to kiss her. Someone cleared their throat behind me. We looked to see a blonde woman smiling.
"Oh hey, Stella right", I said.
"Yes. Is this your girlfriend?", she asked.
"Yes, Cora this is Stella. Stella my girl Cora", I said, holding Cora beside me.
Stella shook Cora's hand.
"It's nice to meet you, Colby talks non-stop about you", she said.
"He's never mentioned you", Cora said.
Stella nodded and looked between me and Cora.
"Well I should go, I'll see you two around", she said waving.
I looked at Cora.
"I just met her, she's a friend babe", I said.
"Pretty friend", she said.