Not A Temporary Fix // Ethan Dolan

Chapter 7

Ethan's POV:
Finally after being in the hospital for so long I was able to rest at home for a bit. I didn't do much but just lay there. I wanted to go to school already. My main motivation was her. She was so beautiful and oh how I wanted her to realize how much she was worth. Caleb didn't deserve her, I don't know how he got so lucky. I'm glad they broke up, I know she's hurt but the way he is I rather want him to be as far as possible. She needed to know she was important and that nothing was more important than who someone is on the inside rather than all the materialists things that didn't matter. I've always liked the little things, simple parts in life make the best out of the heart. Callie deserves so much and I'm willing show her a different world of she let's me.
Couple days passed
I wake up to the loud singing of Grayson if you can call it that. Surprisingly he was up before me. As I got to the bathroom I look at myself in the mirror, that scar on my eyebrow that I can't stop looking at, I know it's small but to me I know it's there amd I feel like everyone will stare. I try covering it with my hair and it helps a bit. As soon as I'm done getting ready I go downstairs, my parents have been insisting that they will take Grayson and I to school but I want to rode my bike, I know I'll be okay. The don't agree as much.
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"Morning sweetie, where's Grayson, it's time to go to school," my mom says as she prepares a bit of breakfast for us.

"Uh, he's upstairs thinking he's the next Justin Timberlake."

"GRAYSON GET DOWN HERE, YOU'LL BE LATE FOR SCHOOL."

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Grayson says as he run down.

"So mom...dad. I was thinking I could take the bike to school..." I say as I shove a pancake to my mouth.

"Excuse me that's too soon," my mom says as she looks over to my dad.

"Look you boys have to my careful, I know you're old enough be take care of yourself but..." my dad adds on.

"I'll be extra cautious," I say giving them the puppy eyes, which I don't think will help but it's worth a shot.

"Yeah and we'll wear out helmets properly and even double if you want," Grayson adds on. They finally give in and say yes.
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Riding my bike felt good. I felt free after all this that had happend. I need the breeze in my face, the freedom and just seeing the green of nature. We got to school and all of a sudden my stomach drops. I feel nervous. I realize I finally get to see Callie, I haven't talked to her in days, but Grayon has kept me posted on things she's told him to tell me. Still I get to see her today during 6th hour in theater. I remember the first day she walked in. She mesmerized me and all the boys in class. I knew we were different from the start. We come from two world completely different, but somehow she intrigued me. She was popular, image was important. Money and attention is what Caleb and all his friends felt was important. While I grew up more on the rural area and was more simple, calm and reserved. She's such a wonderful girl though bc somehow something about her makes me want her. I know she's more than what she shows to people. Callie has shown me more than what she makes herself seem. She's gentle and full of love. Idk what I feel for her but if a friendship is all all I can have, that it's good... for now.
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The days seems to go by slow, I see everyone staring at me. At least that's how it feels. It makes me uncomfortable, I'm not use to all this attention. I can't really blame them when I'm known as the kid who got by Caleb and Tyler while riding his mini bike. I tried to not put much attention to it. I hadn't seen Callie which was who I cared about most, Grayson told me he bumped into her a lot at school, but I haven't seen her even once. Did she not come to school today. We hadn't talked and it had been a couple of days since she hadn't visit me, I mean it's not mandatory to do so, but I missed her. She a reason as to why I'm back in school and dealing with everyone. Grayson's is my 2nd reason, he didn't pit up with anyone's crap amd always has my back just like I do for him. I'm so busy thinking about all this I don't realize English class is over and it's lunch time.
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"Hey, bro!, Grayson comes sprinting towards me.

"Yooo." I was looking for you.

"Sorry I was waiting for Lily, I figured you'd be here in the cafeteria by now."

"Yeah, it's fine. Hey Lily!" I say. I really like her for Grayson, she balances him out and makes him happy.

"Hi Ethan, I'm so glad you're back and doing so much better."

"Thank you, I'm still a bit sore, but I'm getting there."

"Ethan looking for someone ?"

"Do you know if she came to school?" I whisper to Lilu

"Oh yeah she did, we have volleyball practice today so I know she wouldn't miss it," Lily adds on and makes me feel better.

"Are you looking for Callie, Ethan? Bro she's awesome but at school watch out bc remember that's Calebs girl." Grayson says.

"Dude she's not Caleb's "girl" She doesn't belong to anyone like an object alright so calm down," I say frustrated and I know I sounded rude. She shouldn't be claimed by anyone, she's a special girl and the fact that he couldn't appreciate her gets me angry.

"Alright Alright E, I get it. I'm just saying she's a cool girl. But I don't want you to get in some bigger issues with Caleb. Or get hurt."

"Thanks bro I know you just want the best for me, but Caleb is my least priority."

"Yeah and Callie is complete opposite to Caleb's ugly self. She was just to blind to see he wasn't the one," Lily says and I think she just became my best friend for that.

"Exactly Lily, see you know." I say and just like that I see her walk in the cafeteria with her friend. I don't know if I should walk up to her or hope she notices me first. It's too late when I realize in walking up to her.
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"Uh hey Callie," I say nervous like I didn't know her. Gosh she's so breathe taking her chocolate brown hair matches her eyes, that smile that literally brightens uo the world, those curly eyelashes that make he look so beautiful. I'm surprised to her reaction.

"Omg Ethan!," She squeals as she hugs me tight. It felt so right. I forget anyone and anything exist. She's about 5'4, so she wraps perfectly around my arms resting her head right above my chest. I needed this. I needed her.

"I'm so happy to see you," I say a bit more calm.

"So am I. Omg I'm sorry for not visiting you at home. Volleyball amd piano got me busy but I'm glad you're here."

"Aww don't worry, I'm glad you just didn't forget about me."

"I'm think that's the last thing I'd do, but wait look this is my best friend Ariel."

"Hey, I've seen you before," I say smiley.

"Oh yeah! We have Physics together," Ariel says and I feel so much better. "So how are ya, bc they said Caleb and Tyler hit you bad. I don't see it though."

"Uhh I'm okay I just got some stiches on my eyebrow and some brusing." I say but Callie and I kept locking eyes. She smiled, but it so. Faded as he walked in.

"Ethan, I don't want you to deal with him, so we have to go. I'll see you in theater class later today. Okay, she says as hugs me quickly. I hug her tight and kisses my cheek. How could I let go after that, but I knew it was best for both of us.
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I crave her, I want her. How and at what point did I lose control. She has taken over me and I don't want to get my hope uo but I'm falling. I wonder if she feels as confused as I am. All I know is that I'm not scared of Caleb. This was just bc she didn't feel safe. I go back with Grayson and Lily. She kissed my cheek, so secretive. And I smile just thinking of seeing her again in class.