Imperial Heights

Hello! Bonjour, hola. I’m going to be honest, I’m horrendous at introductions. Truly. Sometimes I even forget my own name because I’m so nervous and it’s all very embarrassing. So, instead, I thought I’d design a little name tag. See? It says Kate. Oh, and then I drew a self portrait, just for fun. Do you like?

I can relate all too well. Though, I’m not quite as bubbly and precious as you are when I’m nervous. I’m just awkward, quiet and shaky. Very nice work, Kate. It’s a pleasure to meet you, I’m Colin.

While tweeting fans the other day I realized people come up with the strangest questions. One of the many asked was “one year without a cell phone or one year without sex” to which I obviously said one year without cellphone. I didn’t think twice about replying to the tweet until I got a call from my sister asking who I’m fucking. My family are all now convinced I’ve got a secret sex crazed man in my life, and not Bob. Moral of the story; always think before you say things publicly! Always. I need to come up with a fake boyfriend before Easter.

That’s such a tough question, though. I mean, it would be for me. I’m glad you were the one asked that. Your family sounds a lot like mine, so I can relate. Well, if you need more than just a good fake boyfriend story, I’m sure there are tons of men who would jump at the chance to be your fake boyfriend, let alone actual.

Jen shrugged with a smile. “I can read any time. I have a feeling there won’t be many more opportunities like this, just us, not having to really worry about anything. When we go back to the condos, it probably won’t be this quiet.” She laughed softly, shaking her head. “Wouldn’t you be? Just the thought of how many there are, and how intense they can get, kind of freaks me out. If all the girls that wanted you teamed up, they could have me down in seconds.” Leaning forward, she picked up her coffee cup and took a large drink, resting the bottom against her knee. “Heartbroken over losing my brother to someone like you? Nah, that would just give Ellie and me the option to runway together to some tropical place, never ending girls trip! I’m sure if you two got bored, we would probably tell you where you could find us.” She squirmed, laughing as she took a hold of his finger.

“They best not try such thing,” Colin said, a solemn tone in his voice. “You have absolutely nothing to be freaked out about because I won’t let anything happen to you. Ever.” He knew how his fans acted over him; he’s seen things they’ve said out of jealousy about Helen, even about Jen when they were just friends. Thankfully, he’s just never seen them act out; it was all talk. Though, he never wanted any woman in his life to feel unsafe over such matters. Colin raised his eyebrow, nodding. “Well, it just so happens that as much as I do enjoy spending time with your brother, I like being with you a bit more. So, looks like there won’t be a never ending girls trip.” 

Colin paid no mind to Jen as she sauntered over to him. Though, he was forced to when she slid into his lap, causing the paper to loudly crumple together. Colin tsk’d, folding the paper somewhat nicely. His arm went around her waist as he set the newspaper on the arm rest. Colin looked over at Jen. “What?” He asked in a sassy tone, a cheeky grin spread across his face. “I seriously can’t believe you chose putting your attention on me over that book. You must really like me.” Colin shook his head in disbelief. His other arm went around the front of her, meeting the other, his fingers interlacing, listening to her as she spoke. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you were jealous.” He grinned. 

Jen took her cup of coffee and walked over to the wall full of books, running her fingers over a row of spines before plucking one from the shelf and finding a comfortable spot to read. She swallowed her advil and set her mug aside, opening the book to the first page. Her thoughts wandered to the past few days. Her family had met Colin before at small cast get togethers or the season 4 premiere party, but when she introduced him as her boyfriend, she didn’t expect the level of excitement they had showed. The last time she had mentioned him to her family, he was still married to Helen. Ellie had commented how she could see a sparkle in Jen’s eye, she said it reminded her of the the she saw in Dan when he looked at her. The blonde wasn’t all that surprised when Colin and Dan hit it off, the two had a lot of similar interests, including finding goofy ways to kind of embarrass her.

Stay || Jen & Colin (3.6.16)

Colin was surprised with how well this entire trip had gone. Jen’s family was as welcoming and kind as ever. They really liked him and openly agreed they he was a good match for Jen. He was horrified it would’ve gone in an entirely different direction. Towards Saturday, he really felt like he was a part of her family and he would genuinely miss them until he saw them all again. If he ever would. Daniel and Colin hit it off, from the first ten minutes spent together to throughout the wedding. In fact, the nights Jen and Colin did spend with them, usually ended with Colin and Daniel going to get drinks together.

And in this moment, I swear all I want to do is ‘aw’ and pinch your cheeks, mate. Both of you wearing shirts with each others face on it; how cute! I would hope you didn’t regret it, though. If they were quality items and the air freshener smells good, then honestly you’re just helping to keep us all working, in the long run, aye? That would not go anywhere in my car, but I could hang it in the trailer restroom for good measure. Keep you close to the semi naked times.

Go for it. I’m not sure how much skin you’ll grab because I don’t really have the type of facial structure made for pinching. My mum always hated that until she realized my other cheeks were even more perfect for pinching. Yeah, yeah, aw, relationship goals. We’re great. Yes, I suppose that’s true. I am getting enjoyment out of these things. Especially Jen in that Hook shirt. Oh My God, you are not getting one, mate. Smooth, though, more like semi-shitty times.

I don’t even blame you, take in the glory of having your own air freshener now & always remember this day. I’d so just keep one to show possible grand kids in the future when you knew you made it.

I am, I promise you. Never taking this air freshener for granted. That’s exactly what I wanted to do. Use one and keep the other for keepsake purposes. Then my friend said she wanted one, so I guess I’ll have to pick up a few more for myself and some others.

No, it’s just very, very complicated. 

You do not love me anymore. I understand, it’s okay.