Gone E.D.

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Isabelle's pov
"I-I" he started. "I can't believe she would do that to you" he said. We walked through the front door. "You can sleep in my bed and I'll sleep on the couch" he said, grabbing my suitcase. "No, I don't want to kick you out of your own room" I replied. "It's fine umm, I-Isabelle?" He asked. "Yeah Isabelle. I don't really go by my real name anymore. Only my family calls me Jordan, aside from Eric" I clarified. "Ok Izzy" he replied smiling. "Izzy?" I laughed. "Yep that's your new nickname" he said chuckling. We walked upstairs. Gray packed his stuff and moved it to the other half of his closet and dresser. "Graybae, what are you doing with your stuff?" I asked. "Graybae?" He asked. "What? If I get a nickname, shouldn't you get one too?" I said smiling. He rolled his eyes. "I guess. Unpack your clothes and out them in my closet and dresser" he said, laughing. "Wait, but why are you so afraid of thunderstorms? Did something else happen?" He asked. "Umm I ugh I" I tried to speak, but words wouldn't come out. "It's okay. It's been a long day. We can talk about this when your ready. Even if it's in weeks, months or years. I don't want to freak you out or anything" he said grabbing my hand. "Thank you" I said smiling. "Anytime" he replied. "You look tired. You should go to bed" he said. "I can sleep on the couch" I said walking out the door. "What?! Oh no your not" he laughed and picked me up. "I have a queen bed, so just sleep here with me Izzy" he smiled and turned off the lights. "I guess Graybae" I giggled. He laid me down on his bed. It was about 10:30. "Goodnight" I said. "Night Izzy" he replied. I stared at the ceiling for a couple minutes. Grayson's soft snores filled the room.

I heard the front door open
I heard the door shut.
I heard whispers downstairs.
I heard his voice.
I heard Ethan's voice.
I heard him.
I miss his laughter.
I miss his smile.
I miss our late night talks.
I miss cuddling him.
I miss the smell of him.
I miss him.
I love his calming voice.
I love his humour.
I love his arms around me.
I love his personality.
I love him?
Do I?
I don't know.
Search deeper in your heart Isabelle
I love him.
I love Ethan

Those were my final thoughts last night. I fell asleep soon after. "Isabelle" Grayson whispered. My eyes were still shut. Freezing cold water dumped on my face. I gasped and jumped up. I was wide awake. "Screw you Grayson! Screw you Grayson Bailey Dolan! I hate you!" I shouted. Grayson was rolling on the floor laughing. "No you love me. You don't hate hate me" he said through his laughter. I rolled my eyes and got changed in the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and put my hair into a Dutch braid. I walked out and smelled pancakes. I guess Grayson did too, because he was sniffing the air. We both looked at each other. "Race you!" We both yelled in unison. We bolted down the stairs. I was in the lead. I jumped onto a chair at the island. "Hey Isabelle" Lisa said smiling. "Hi Lisa" I replied. "Where did you sleep?" She asked. She wasn't being nosey. Just curious. "In Grayson's room" I replied. She handed me a plate with three pancakes. "Thank you" I said. I ate a couple bites. Wait, where's Grayson? I felt a cold liquid on my head. That answered my question. "Grayson!" I screamed. "I HATE YOU SOOOOOO MUCH GRAYSON DOLAN!" I screamed. He laughed and hugged me. Lisa laughed too. Grayson let go of me. "Lisa? May I please kill him?" I asked turning around. "Yes you may" she responded with a straight face. We both chuckled. Grayson had his hand over his heart and his jaw hit the ground. I fell on the ground laughing. I stood up and sat back on the chair. I felt a strong presence enter the room. Ethan. "Hey" he said and grabbed some cereal. He smiled at Lisa and Grayson, but didn't even glance at me. I want him to look at me. Even if he doesn't say anything. Just look at me Ethan. "Hi Ethan" I said smiling. Ethan rolled his eyes. He kept pouring his cereal into the bowl. Lisa tapped Ethan's arm and whispered "manners" into his ear. "Hi Isabelle" he said giving me a death glare. "Or is that even your name" he added looking directly at me. Jerk! Lisa lightly slapped his arm. "Ethan Dolan apologize now!" Lisa demanded. "Whatever" he went to the fridge. Grayson lost it. His jaw was clenched and he walked over to Ethan. Ethan opened the fridge to grab milk, but Grayson stopped the door with his hand and slammed it shut. I looked at Lisa who looked terrified. This is the first time Grayson has gotten this mad with me around. And we've been best friends  for years. Grayson grabbed the collar of Ethan's shirt and pushed him up against the wall. Even Ethan looked scared. "Calm down bro" he said. "Don't 'calm down bro' me" Grayson yelled. "You have no right to say what you said to Isabelle! You have no idea what she's been through." Grayson said.  "Okay okay" Ethan whispered. "Now do what mom said and APOLOGIZE!" Grayson yelled. "Alright! I'm sorry" Ethan whispered. "I can't hear you" "I'm sorry I'm sorry" "Who are you apologizing to? Look at her!" I've never seen Gray so angry before. "I'm sorry Isabelle" he said with fear in his eyes. Grayson let Ethan go and ran upstairs. I looked at Lisa again and she looked at me. Both of us were speechless. I walked up to Grayson's room. I knocked three times. "Y-yeah?" Grayson asked. He was crying. "It's me. Can I come in?" I asked. "The doors unlocked" he said. I opened the door. Grayson was laying on the bed sobbing. "Gray" I whispered. This is only the second time I've seen him cry and the first one was because his ex cheated on him with his best guy friend. I don't know what to do...

A/n please please please comment what you think. I don't know what to do with this story. Do you like it?