Time had gone by and many things had happened. Tatum spent more and more time with Colbie outside of the office. She often felt flustered and confused. She was certain that he liked her as more as a co-worker but she couldn’t figure out why. 

She didn’t have to wait long to find out. Three weeks into their one on one time together he broached the subject. 

“Colbie... Why do you torture me so?” He Half pouted as he’d laid across her couch. 

She looked at him confused. “I do not torture you..” 

“You do, I am head over heels for you and you don’t even seem to notice.” 

This statement sent her heart a flutter and her mind into a tizzy. “I.. I notice.. I am just trying to figure out why I guess.” 

He sat up eagerly. “I could have just told you if you had only asked!” He chuckled “You’ve got a heart of gold and eyes like the ocean. I find myself filled with joy every time I see you while simultaneously feeling as though I am being pulled into the depths of the unknown. Your smile brightens every room - even your fake ones. You are so intelligent and you have incredible goals. On top of that you are sexy as hell.” 

By this point her skin looked deep cherry red nearly from head to toe. He grinned and stood, walking over to her. “Will you allow me to be your boyfriend? Will you allow me to show the world how I feel for you?” 

“I... Um... “ 

He looked scared as he watched the battle in her eyes. He couldn’t see it but she was fighting herself. She knew once she allowed happiness to find her that heartbreak would not be far behind. She so wanted a shot at happiness.. for once. She exhaled. 

“Under one condition... you have to meet my best friend. She is like the sister I have always wanted.”

Tatum Oliver