Strong - GRETHAN

Chapter 14

"You're going to Seattle?"

Ethan's pov

I came back to my room and realised he was holding my application letter, saying I was accepted into the university of Seattle. I saw the tears welling up in his eyes and I was mortified. "Gray-" I start off softly but I get interrupted by Grayson's soft broken voice. "How long have you known?" he asks, holding himself as if he was going to break soon. "I was planning on telling you, I was trying to find the right time-" I say but get cut off once again. "How long have you known Ethan?" he says slightly louder, trying to sound insisting. "A week..." I say slightly ashamed and Grayson stays silent. "I'm sorry Gray, I swear I was going to tell you..." I say softly looking down, not daring to look him in the eye, I couldn't bear to look at his face. Suddenly I felt a pair of arms wrap around me and I was left in shock. When he pulls away, he gives me a warm smile. "I'm glad you got into your dream school Ethan" he says and I can't help but pull him into the tightest hug I could do. I was on the verge of crying as he rubbed my back. "There's no need to cry" he giggles softly and I just hug him even tighter and I feel him tap my shoulder, probably coz I'm suffocating him. "I'm sorry I just didn't think this was going to be your reaction" I confess and he smiles. "Well yeah, as you saw my first reaction wasn't that positive. Then I thought about it more and I thought this must be your dream school and I should be happy for you" he says with a contagious smile that causes me to do the same. "I love you so much" I say as I tackle him onto the bed and we both erupt in a fit of laughter. We lay down, him on his back and me on my side, admiring his beauty. I lean in and give him a soft kiss on the forehead before moving to his lips in a loving kiss. I feel him smile in the kiss that only causes me to cuddle him closer.

My parents decided to spend some time together, probably to get to know Grayson better. I was hoping to get a little alone time but Gray is right, it's risky doing it here. We go downstairs and my parents have ready a family game and I grin seeing what it is: Mario Kart. I'm a boss at it nobody can beat me. I go to the kitchen where mum was getting ready some snacks to help her and when I come back, I see Gray and Cam talking which makes me smile, I'm glad the two most important people in my life are getting along. We had loads of fun for all afternoon and soon it was time to bring him back home, managing to convince my parents to let me stay over for the night. We go back to my room to get everything I need and go to my car and I start driving.

The drive was silent, simply enjoying each other's company while listening to music. We arrive to his apartment block and I park the car before we both get out with big smiles on our faces. He leads us to his apartment and lets us in. "Do you want anything?" he asks like always, so polite as usual. I grab his waist and pull him closer. "Do you count?" I smirk and he giggles softly, like I've said many times before I can't get enough of that sound. "We just came back and you already want to do that?" he says still laughing and I smile. "I can't help it, you're so addicting" I say honestly and he giggles more.

Grayson's pov

Before I get to say anything else, he bends down and wraps his hands around the back of my thigh, picking me up and carrying me to the couch and sits down, sitting me on his lap. He rubs his hands up my thighs, rubbing gentle circles, the act comforting me. He leans up and kisses me softly, biting my bottom lip ever so gently before trailing his lips along my jaw and to my neck, most likely leaving another hickey. I tilt my head back allowing him more access as I close my eyes, threading my fingers in his soft locks and tugging gently. As he continues kissing my neck, he slips his hand under my shirt and starts rubbing my sides slowly.

At all these kind gestures of love my mind goes straight to what Cameron told me today before we started to play videogames.

I walk down the stairs behind Ethan as we part ways, him going to the kitchen to talk to his mother while I went to the large couch and sat down. Cameron was already in the living room and smiles when I sit down next to her.

"So, you and Ethan huh?" she says as she turns around to face me, leaning her head on her hand that was propped up on the back of the couch, seeming interested in the relationship me and her brother had. "Uhm yeah" I say softly and she giggles, reassuring me that she's happy with it and I shouldn't be nervous. "How is Ethan? And don't be, like, he's amazing just because he's my brother. Be serious" she jokes and I laugh softly. "But he really is." I say truthfully and she nods. "How does he treat you?" she asks and I don't hesitate to answer her, gushing about how sweet her brother is to her. I tell her everything, from how gentle and patient he is with me to all the help he gives me, with Chloe and general maintenance, since my parents aren't around. It's obvious she could see the love in my eyes I have for him and how true it was. Because it is, I really do love him and could never give him up. "You're really special to him Gray, I hope you know that" she says softly and I smile. "How can you be so sure?" I ask, curious about the confidence in her tone while stating that. "Because he's my brother... and I know him. He's not the type of person to talk non stop about someone like he does with you, even in the past, I know he acts like a total ass at school. He's been scarred and isn't the same Ethan he used to be. He's not good at showing emotions and often will show them wrong. So like, if something happens, be patient. I see he's really trying with you. You're not just some other relationship to him Gray, he really does care about you a lot. I would know" she says seriously yet still soft and I turn my gaze to see Ethan in the kitchen and I smile softly, thinking back to what Cameron.

That whole scene replayed over and over in my head as he made love to me on the couch, now even more aware of the deep love radiating off his body. After he cleaned us up, he had brought us to my bedroom, cuddling up under the covers as we made simple conversation, me laying my head on his chest while he had his hand in my hair, playing with it softly and the act makes me smile.

"Can you believe Christmas is less than a month away?" he says with a happy tone in his voice. "Oh, don't remind me, I'll have to work extra hours to be able to get a gift for Chloe..." I say, already dreading having to work there. "Are you going to spend it with your mom too?" he asks softly. "Doubt it, she will just be drunk, I don't want to ruin Christmas for my sister, I have to make it perfect for her..." I say honestly and he smiles at my kindness before pausing for a second, his eyes lighting up. "Come over for Christmas!" he says excitedly and I look at him like he'd grown two heads. "Ethan are you crazy?! I can't barge into a family moment. Christmas is a family holiday" I say scoldingly. "I'm sure Chloe would be ecstatic to spend Christmas with me" he says temptingly, smirking and raising a brow at me. "Ethan..." I start off but I'm soon interrupted. "Please Gray, all jokes aside I really want to spend Christmas together, you two are my family now. It wouldn't feel right if you guys weren't here. Please?" he begs and I sigh. "I don't even know what to get you or how I'm going to afford it..." I say, slowly but surely giving in. "I will help you" he says honestly and I smile gratefully. "If you can convince your parents then ok" I say and as soon as those word left my mouth, Ethan was on me in seconds, showering me with soft kisses and I laugh softly, his touch tickling me. "I can't wait" he says and I smile, agreeing with him. He leans down and softly kisses me, causing me to smile in the kiss and he does the same.

"We need to go and pick up Chloe from Kris" I say, stopping our loving moment. "Now?" he asks with puppy dog eyes, rubbing his hands up my waist gently and intimately. "Yes Ethan, we can't just leave her" I say laughing at his neediness. "Fair enough, lets go!" he says excitedly, probably excited to see her again.

It's going to be a loong month...

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Word count: 1629

I'm back. I kinda had a writers block and that's why this is kinda shitty but I tried :/ :)
I feel proud being able to complete it tho, even if it's pretty bad

Hope you enjoyed! I love you all and thanks for reading <3

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