Fake Smiles

#4: No Hair

Grayson woke up to Ethan pouring cold water over him. He shot up and looked at his brother. Ethan was laughing. He heard his alarm ringing. He dismissed his alarm and looked at the time: 8am. He made his way into his bathroom and got ready for the day. He entered the kitchen to see Ethan placing breakfast on the table. After breakfast, they left to see Lily.

Grayson walked straight to Lily's room. He did what he usually did: knocked and then walked in. As he opened the door, he saw the room empty. Lily wasn't lying on the floor, she wasn't lying in bed, she wasn't walking around the room. Instead, she was sitting in the corner of the room. She was wearing a hoodie and was curled up in a ball. Grayson walked over to her and sat in front of her. She didn't look up. She had the hood covering her head. He heard quiet sobs

Lily felt a soft, loving hand on her leg. She looked up and saw Grayson sitting in front of her. His amazing smile made her have butterflies in her stomach. His beautiful eyes staring back at her. She tried to smile, but he knew she was in pain. "What's wrong?" His voice was full of love and worry. She couldn't tell him. She buried her head in her legs. "Lily, you can tell me."

She sighed, but still didn't look at him. She pulled her arm out from her ball position and opened her hand. She was very hesitant, but eventually opened up. She showed him what she was holding. In her hand was... hair. He looked at the strands in confusion. They were like hair extensions. He knew what it meant.

"I'm losing my hair!" Lily sobbed. "I'm ugly!" Grayson was shocked at what she said. He sat next to her and pulled her into a hug. She cried into his chest. He rubbed her arms as her sobs got quieter.

"And I'm pregnant!" Grayson exclaimed. Lily looked at him in shock and confusion. He saw her reaction and spoke in a calm voice. "Oh, I thought we were stating things that were impossible!" Her cheeks blushed red.

"Lily" he started. "You are not ugly! You are the most beautiful girl I have ever met! But I didn't like you for your beauty! I looked in your eyes and fell in love! The first thing I see in a girl is her eyes! If you fall in love with their eyes, you'll love them forever; looks fade, their eyes will always stay the same! I won't care if you were ugly, I'll always love you! You're my best friend!"

Lily was still crying. Grayson didn't know what to do. "I don't want to go bald!" Lily whispered. Grayson continued to hug her, calming her down. He smiled at his thoughts.

"I'll shave my hair!" Lily looked at him in shock. "I'll shave my hair so you're not alone! I'll gladly do it! You won't be the only one! I promise you will never be alone!"

"No!" Lily argued. "I love your hair, and I know you do too! I can't let you go along with your crazy idea!" Grayson hugged her and gave her a reassuring smile.

"I'll do anything for you!"

Grayson was sitting in a chair next to Lily. They were in Lily's room, waiting to have their hair shaved off. Lily hadn't taken her hood down. She still thought she was ugly. They sat in the chairs and embraced what was going to happen. The people, who were going to shave their hair, came into the room. They began to shave their heads. Grayson grabbed Lily's hand, and together they shaved their hair.

After their hair was gone, Grayson handed Lily a beanie. "I brought us matching beanies to show you will never be alone." She smiled at him as she pulled the beanie on her head. Grayson did the same. Lily hugged Grayson, but was stopped shortly after by Ethan entering the room.

"Oh, did I interrupt something?" Ethan asked. Lily shook her head. Ethan pulled his brother into a hug. "I'm proud of you! I'm sure mom will be too." Grayson smiled at his brother, but then he gasped.

"Lily" he said as he looked at Lily. "Ethan and I are going back to New Jersey." Her face fell as he spoke. "I was wondering if you'd like to join us!" She looked at him in shock. "I know it's on short notice, but I totally forgot! I can't leave you alone! I would have to ask my mom, but only if you would like to come. What do you say?!"

She smiled at him. "I'd love to, but I don't have a passport, so..." She looked upset. She really wanted to go with him, but she can't. She doesn't have a passport, she doesn't have her belongings. He smiled at her.

"We'll get you one!"

They spent the day preparing for tomorrow. They got Lily her passport and they were able to get a few of her belongings. Grayson had text his mom and she was fine with Lily staying with them. Ethan and Grayson were able to convince the therapists to allow Lily to stay at Ethan and Grayson's apartment over night. Ethan and Grayson had to keep the flight a secret because they didn't want their fans to overwhelm Lily.

Grayson put Lily's belongings in his room. When he came back he saw Ethan and Lily sitting on the sofa about to watch a movie. He sat next to Lily and they began the movie. After the movie, everyone was getting ready for bed.

"I'll sleep here" Lily said, pointing to the couch. Grayson looked at her in disbelief. He shook his head at her. "It's your apartment, you should sleep in your own bed!"

Eventually, Lily convinced Grayson to sleep in his own bed. Soon, everyone fell asleep. Grayson woke up to a quiet voice whispering his name. He felt soft hand shaking him gently. He opened his eyes to see Lily standing in front of him. He sat up and looked at her in confusion.

"I'm sorry to wake you up" she whispered. "I didn't know what else to do. I had a nightmare. Well, it wasn't exactly a nightmare. I dreamt about the day of the accident. And then I saw you leaving me... I couldn't go back sleep."

"You can sleep next to me if you want" Grayson said. He moved further away, giving her some space. She lay next to him and looked at him. He pulled his cover over her and wrapped his arm around. Soon, they both fell asleep.