Pretty When You Cry (An Ethan Dolan fanfiction)

Chapter 4

ETHAN'S POV~

I can't believe Amanda wants to give us another go. I mean I kinda hoped we did, but I don't know how I'm suppose to tell Mia this. She's going to go insane, I knew from the start she wasn't so fond of her but Amanda was my first real relationship and if this means we might have another chance to fix it then I'm glad.

MIA'S POV

I wake up from my nap and feel so much better, it was much needed. I climb out of bed and walk to the mirror, my makeup still looks intact, I'm impressed. I grab my books and notes and start studying until I can no longer look at algebra.

My phone starts to ring.

"Hey you."

Ethan and I talk almost everyday about anything and everything.

"Hey, can you come over? I have some awesome news!!"

He sounds so happy, oh my. Just hearing him this excited about something gives me hope that he might be getting over Amanda. She's no good for him.

I laugh.

"Ooh, sounds like something exciting, I'll be there in a few."

We both hang up. I really do wonder what it could be.

I put my books away and change out of my clothes into something more nicer. Okay, okay I know I don't need too but I want to look a little decent...for him... What?... What am I doing?!
I put on a girly dress that goes way above my knees and a loose, slouchy knit sweater that goes off one of my shoulders, with my black and white converses. I tousle my hair making it look effortless.

I'm feeling kinda nervous and I have no idea why. It could be something good for him or bad news for him, whatever it is I'll be happy for him.
I knock on his door and wait. The door opens but it's Grayson.

"Sup, Ethan's in his room."

I give him a 'sup' nod in return and head upstairs. I call out for Ethan but no reply.

"Ethan?"

I open his door forgetting to knock and see that his topless making me gasp while I turn around and shut the door again. I close my eyes in embarrassment and lean against it.

"Sorryyyy. I should remember to knock next time."

I hear the door open making me fall back a little but I hold my balance.
I walk into his room and sit on his bed with my feet dangling on the edge.

"Finally!! Mia you won't believe who called me." He looks so happy.

Okay, I have a bad feeling about this. I know it's selfish to think that way but the only thing that could possibly make him this happy is the idea that maybe Amanda called. Shit, why is he so oblivious, why can't he see how good he is. He deserves someone so much better. With the stress of prom planning I don't know how I'll react.

"Who called you?" That came out really dull than expected.

"Amanda, we spoke for hours and I think she finally wants to give us another go."

My stomach turned and my heart almost stopped, I swear. He can't be wanting this too. After everything that bitch put him through.

"What?"

He realises how confused I sound. Well no shit Ethan.

"You don't look too happy about this."

I'm silent for a moment before I catch my breath again.

"You can't want this. Ethan, she put you through hell and you let her. She'll just get bored of you and do it again, the only person who will pickup the pieces won't be her, no, it'll be me because that's what people who actually care about you will do. Come on."

Fuck, I sound harsh but he needs to hear this.

"What do you mean?! Maybe things will be different now. Don't be so quick to judge."

I stand up from his bed and stand closer to him. Maybe a little too close.

"It'll be a total shit show. Sorry, but how am I suppose to let you do this. I'm sorry I can't be happy for you Ethan. But she's going to tear you apart, little by little until there is nothing left and you can't even see it!"

We're both standing way too close for comfort, I feel his breath on my skin and the sound of his heart beat. He moves in closer. There's a pause and a rush of tension hits us. Is he thinking what I'm thinking.

"Get out..." He whispers.

He breathes

"Get out right now."

His words burn a hole in my stomach. I feel numb and angry. I step back a little.

"wha- what? Why?

He keeps eye contact with me the entire time.

"Mia, just leave! If you really cared like you said you do then you'll be happy for me but clearly that's not true. Besides, Amanda is coming over in a while and I don't think having you too in the same room is good idea. I'll call you."

I feel my eyes begin to get foggy and teary but I put my head down and walk out. My feet are moving before my brain can process. Did that just happen, did he just tell me to leave. You know what, I warned him and if he doesn't want to listen then why should I give a shit.

I walk back to my house and open the door, slamming it as hard as I can for the whole neighbour hood to hear. I'm so mad right and thinking about prom isn't helping. If he had common sense about this situation he wouldn't even let her back into his life, he was doing so well.
I lay in bed still wearing my clothes and shoes. Moments later I hear a car park outside. It's her. Wow, she really came and he let her. I stare out the window for a few seconds and see Ethan coming out of his house. He hugs her so tight and passionately it makes me feel sick inside. Before I know it, Ethan is looking straight at me from down there.

"Oh shit." I whisper.

I move away from the window and sit on the edge of my bed. Trying to recollect everything that just happened.