"Morning sleepyhead." I heard Ethan whisper in my ear.
"What time is it?" I groaned.
"Half eight." he chuckled.
"Oh my god, I never lay in that long." I said as I quickly sat up.
"You obviously had a late night." he teased.
I quickly looked at him, terrified that he'd heard the whole conversation, but was relieved when I saw that he was grinning.
"I couldn't get back to sleep." I admitted.
"What do you want to do today?" he asked happily.
"I don't know but I'm going into town later." I told him.
"Am I invited?" he grinned.
"Depends on whether you are going to behave yourself." I smiled.
"Why wouldn't I behave?" he frowned.
"Because I'm meeting Stuart." I sighed.
"Really?!" he exclaimed, as he climbed out of bed and pulled a shirt on.
"Yeah." I chuckled.
"It'll be fine." I reassured him.
"That remains to be seen." he said sarcastically.
"Stop moaning." I told him as I climbed out of bed.
I stood in front of him and looked into his eyes as I gently stroked his chest. He sighed and looked down at me.
"What's this?" he asked as he took my arm and stared at my wrist.
"It's just a gift from Cal." I shrugged.
He sighed and let go of my arm.
"What is it?" I asked him.
"Nothing." he sighed.
"Oh c'mon Ethan, just tell me." I said quietly.
"I just think it's a bit odd." he sighed.
"What do you mean?" I frowned.
"The fact that he's buying you beautiful gifts." he answered.
"I think he felt bad." I told him.
"Yeah maybe." he said thoughtfully.
"What?" I asked him.
"I think he's in love with you." he whispered.
"Maybe." I whispered as my heart dropped. How did he know that? I couldn't bear to tell him the truth, he was insecure enough already. He watched me closely.
"It doesn't matter though, what's important is how we feel." I smiled.
He smiled at me as I kissed him gently.
"I guess you're right." he said quietly.
"Yeah I am." I grinned as I slowly took his shirt off.
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A Tough Choice
FanfictionWhen Emma starts her new job at Holby A and E department she becomes good 'friends' with Cal and Ethan. But tragedy strikes! What happens when Ethan has to make a tough choice?