Colby-
Cora and I have been together a year now. Finally convincing Cora to move in. Ryan had moved in with Marek. Chris, Marek, and Ryan were driving down with Cora's stuff.
"They're almost here", I said to Cora.
She was feeding Elvis. A couple of my friends came over to help unload Cora's stuff. Jimmy Jacobs, Necro Butcher, and Danny Daniels. We had just finished lunch when we heard a honk outside. Elvis started barking and running around like crazy. We went outside.
"I don't think you know what you have gotten yourself into Colby", Chris said, petting Elvis as he jumped up and down in front of her.
I hugged her.
"I know, she's lucky I love her so much", I said.
Cora stuck her tongue out at me. Chris laughed. The girls went back up to the apartment.
"Have you told her?", Jimmy asked.
I shook my head no.
"Dude, you need to tell her before she gets comfortable", Necro said.
"I know, but she just agreed to move in with me and she has a job lined up in town. How do I tell her I might say yes to Ring of Honor", I said.
"She's gonna be more pissed if you hold off on telling her", Danny said.
"You know what, I'm not unpacking this truck till you tell her because as much as I like her, I am not reloading this truck to help you move again", Jimmy said.
They all nodded and agreed with Jimmy. I sighed.
"He's right Colby", Ryan said.
"Fine, I'll go tell her", I said.
I got up to my apartment and walked in. Cora was in the kitchen with Chris.
"Sorry to interrupt", I said, smiling at them.
Chris and Cora looked at each other and they both crossed their arms over their chests.
"You two are secretly twins right", I said.
Silence. I sighed.
"We need to talk Cora", I said.
"Told you, pay up", Chris said.
Cora groaned and took out ten dollars, handing the money to Chris.
"You bet on me?", I asked, hands on my hips.
They both shrugged. Chris was gonna pass me and I put her in a headlock. I saw her now as my sister too.
"For betting on me", I said.
"Colby, I'm gonna tell Jimmy and Necro to beat you up", she said.
I laughed and let her go, she pushed me before walking out. Cora sat on top of the counter and I got closer to her.
"Spill it, you don't want me to move in now", she said.
"What? I want you with me babe. This has to do with wrestling and maybe probably having to move again", I said.
She waited for me to continue.
"They offered me a chance at Ring of Honor", I said.
"Okay, I don't know what that is", she said.
I laughed.
"It's still wrestling right?", she asked.
"Yes babe", I said.
"Where exactly is this Ring of Honor?", she asked.
I swallowed hard.
"Not in Iowa", I said.
She jumped off the counter and poked me in my chest with her finger.
"Why didn't you tell me before Colby? We could have held off on me moving in", she yelled.
"I know, but you had said yes and I really wanted you to be with me", I said.
"Colby", she yelled frustrated.
"I'm sorry, if it helps I haven't said yes for sure", I said.
She sighed and her shoulders slumped.
"I'm not about to tell you to say no, because this is your dream and I never want to make you feel like you have to choose me", she said.
"You can say no Cora, I won't hold it against you", I said.
"Yes you would. God Colby", she said, walking past me.
I followed her and grabbed her arm, spinning her to face me.
"No I wouldn't, I love you", I said.
She groaned in frustration. She bit her lip.
"Colby, I", she stopped.
I cupped her face in my hands.
"Hey talk to me, you know you can tell me anything", I said.
"I think I'm pregnant", she mumbled.
I froze. She looked up at me.
"I'm sorry", she said, looking down.
I looked down at her and put a finger under her chin to lift her head up to look at me.
"Don't apologize sweetheart. Have you taken a test?", I asked.
"Yeah, Chris helped me", she said.
I nodded and rubbed her arms softly.
"How long do we have to wait?", I asked.
"It should be done", she said.
I nodded.
"If it says yes, I have to ask you to say no to Ring of Honor", she said, looking down.
"I can do that", I said.
"If it says no, then say yes", she said.
"Deal kid", I said.
I kissed her.
"Lets go check that stick", I said, pulling her towards the restroom.
"Wait", she said.
"Whether that stick says yes or no, you're stuck with me kid", I said.
She nodded and we walked in. We both took a deep breath before looking.
"Not pregnant", I said.
She sighed. I honestly didn't think I'd feel disappointed, but I did.
"I guess you're going to Ring of Honor", she said.
"I guess I am", I nodded.
"But I'm staying in Seattle", she said.
I looked at her.
"Stay here, this is our home", I said.
"Alone?", she asked.
"No, ask Chris to move in. Just till we figure out how this will work and how my contract looks", I said.
"Okay deal", she said, shaking my hand.
I smiled at her.
"Can I tell Chris?", I asked excited.
She nodded. I ran out and went to tell her.
"So?", Jimmy asked.
"I'm doing Ring of Honor, we're not pregnant, and Chris is moving in", I said.
Cora held my hand.
"Wait I'm what?", Chris asked.
"Cora is staying here in Iowa and I was hoping you wouldn't mind moving in and keeping Cora company while I'm away", I said.
"I guess I can see if I can transfer here. Can I get back to you on moving in?", she asked.
I nodded.
"Of course", I said.
"Wait, not pregnant", Danny said.
I nodded.
"We had a little scare, but it was just that, a scare", she said.
"Dude we talked about this, that's why condoms were invented", Marek said.
"She wants me so much sometimes we run out and I don't feel like walking into a store with a boner", I said.
Cora nudged me.
"Ew, thanks for the damn visual", Chris said.
"Well, should we start unpacking?", Necro asked.
I looked at Cora. She smiled and nodded.
