Colby's POV

I watched as Sam coaxed Violet out of the car, even though he told me to go inside. I couldn't. I couldn't let her drive away or even sit in that car anymore.

I was standing too far back for me to hear what Sam was saying but I could see Ki walking around the car so she could get the keys out of the ignition.

I let out a deep breath as Kat walked over to me. "Go inside. I'm gonna bring her to my place, just take a step back." She said as I nodded. I didn't want to listen to her but I knew she was right. I knew that I had some explaining to do and I knew it was going to take time.

I just needed to get her back.

I went inside, feeling my heart cracking in my chest as I walked. I tried to just go upstairs and avoid the party that was raging on around us.

A couple people stopped me to talk and I would humor them for a minute then would break away. I just wanted to be alone.

When I got to my room I went to the bed and sat down, not knowing how to handle the aching in my chest. It didn't feel like it would be going away any time soon.

I sat there in silence for a couple minutes before the door opened. Sam looked at me with sad eyes as I stood up. "Is she safe?" I asked as he closed the door and came to sit next to me. "Yeah. Kat's gonna take care of her. What happened, dude? Did you really think Jordan was Vi? Don't lie to me." He said as I nodded.

"I genuinely thought it was her. I would never hurt her on purpose, Sam. This is killing me." I said as he nodded. "I know you wouldn't, but she's hurting really bad. I don't want to see you two break up like this. It's clearly and misunderstanding but trust isn't going to be easy to rebuild." Sam said as I nodded.

"I know. I'm willing to do whatever though." I said as he clapped his hand on my back. "Just give her some time. Violet is pretty level headed, she's gonna wanna hear you out at some point. You just have to give her space until then. Can you do that?" Sam asked as I sighed.

"I'm gonna try. I don't know if I can though dude. I can't live with myself knowing I did this to her." I said as he nodded. "I know man. You didn't mean to do it though. I don't know how fixable this is but if you love her, fight for her." He said as I closed my eyes.

"I will." I said as he stood up. "Good. Get some rest. Love you, man." He said then turned and smiled at me slightly. "Love you too." I said as he turned and left the room.

I got up and went to the bathroom so I could brush my teeth. When I looked in the mirror I flinched at how much of a mess I looked.

My eyes were bloodshot and my hair was going in 15 different directions. I honestly still looked drunk as hell but I didn't feel anything but sadness pooling in my chest.

I deserved it.

Once I was done brushing my teeth I went to get in bed. I couldn't even imagine trying to sleep right now so I just went on my phone. I texted Kat asking her to call me as soon as she could, then I texted Violet.

I know I was supposed to be giving her some space but I couldn't let her think that I didn't love her still. Even if she didn't believe it or love me back, I had to tell her.

I sent the text then went to Twitter. I scrolled for a couple minutes before my phone started ringing. "Hello?" I answered frantically as Kat sighed. "What's going on?" She said quietly as Violet's cries sounded in the background.

"I just wanted to make sure she got there safely." I said as she sighed. "She did. I'm gonna postmates her some medicine. We're taking care of her." She said as I ruffled my hair. "Thanks Kat." I said as she breathed a laugh.

"You're welcome, but you better fix this. I'm serious." She said as I nodded. "I will. I promise." I said then sighed. "Okay. I'll probably see you tomorrow." Kat said as I nodded. "Okay. Goodnight." I said then heard her hang up.

I felt a little better knowing that Kat was going to be with her and taking care of her.

I was just so grateful for her.

I stayed up for a little while longer before I finally dozed off in a restless sleep. I didn't dream, but I didn't necessarily want to either.

"Wake up." Sam said as he nudged my shoulder. "Why?" I groaned as I opened my eyes. "You have to help us clean up." He said then pulled my arm to get me to sit up. "Fine. Let me shower." I said then rubbed my face, trying to rub the hangover off of me.

It obviously didn't work.

I grabbed my phone then trudged towards the bathroom. The world was still spinning as the hangover came on full force. I was feeling so sick that I almost forgot that my heart wasn't in my chest anymore.

After I showered I checked my phone to see if Violet texted me but obviously she didn't.

I didn't blame her for hating me, I hated me too.

I took a couple Tylenol then went downstairs where everyone was. "Well look who finally came to join us." Jake said as I flipped him off and went to the kitchen so I could get some water.

"Go get your girlfriend too, where is she?" Jake said as my heart clenched. "Dude." Tara said as she slapped Jake's arm. "What?! She should be helping us too." He said as I clenched my jaw and walked away.

I couldn't do this right now.

I went into the living room and grabbed a trash bag as I fought tears. I didn't look up at anyone and just kept cleaning. The guys would try to talk to be but I couldn't get engaged in the conversation at all. I was just too fucking heartbroken.

We got about halfway through cleaning before Corey, Jake, and Tara got distracted. Normally it would be really funny but today it was annoying as hell.

"Can you guys just focus so we can be fucking done." I snapped as their laughs went silent. "Jeeze. Just because you're hungover doesn't mean you can be an asshole." Corey said as Sam grabbed his attention and silently told him to back off.

I just rolled my eyes and went to the kitchen so I could be alone again.

As I cleaned my mind raced with what I wanted to say to Violet. I didn't know when I would actually get the opportunity to talk to her but I knew that I needed to somehow gain her trust back.

Maybe she would understand. Maybe she would actually hear me out and would talk to me.

No. She was too stubborn for that.

I shook my head, realizing that I was now holding something in my hand. It was the cookbook her dad made for her that she kept in kitchen cabinet. I wasn't sure why I was holding it but I had the sudden urge to bring it to her room.

I knew how much this book meant to her. She would be devastated if anything happened to it.

As I walked I heard everyone talking in the living room. I ignored them and walked to Violet's room, clutching the book in my hand tightly.

When I got to her door I opened it not expecting to see Violet and Ki in there. Ki would grabbing things from the closet as Violet stood in front of her suitcase.

I could tell she had been crying because her eyes were puffy and bloodshot and her cheeks were flushed, hiding those beautiful freckles. I stood and admired her for a second before Ki turned around.

I ducked out of the room, so she wouldn't see me then heard her talk. "I'm gonna bring your bag to the car, you just sit here for a minute, okay?" She asked as I hid behind a plant.

"Okay. I'll be out in a minute." Violet said as my heart jerked in my chest.

I missed her so much already.

I knew I was supposed to be giving her space but I couldn't do that. I needed to make things right, even if she didn't forgive me right now. I needed her to know what actually happened.

I watched as Ki walked out of the room with the suitcase then went down the hall. I took a deep breath then went into Violet's room.

She had moved over to the canvas I had made for her of the mountains in Colorado. She was slowly tracing her finger over them as she looked at the details of the painting.

I almost didn't want to disturb her because she looked so at peace but I didn't have time to leave the room before she looked towards me, meeting my gaze.