paradise found ↠ gd

chapter two

"What in the hell does he mean by that?" I ask Lucy.

"Don't ask me," she starts "ask him." She shrugs.

I really don't want to talk to Grayson or form any type of relationship with him or his friends. But God, why do I always feel the need to know everything. Being nosy and curious is a curse.

Me: what do you mean? Are you drunk?

I patiently await the arrival of his response. I'm beyond confused right now. And within seconds of me sending that last text, the "typing" bubble comes up.

Grayson Dolan: I'm sorry for being an even more than normal jerk these past few weeks especially today. I have stuff going on and this morning was rough. And yea, I had a few beers with Ethan and the guys.

Me: Thanks for the apology but it doesn't mean anything unless you're sober.

Grayson Dolan: Drunk fingers type a sober heart.

Me: Whatever Grayson. What stuff do you have going on that's making you act like a complete dick ?

Grayson Dolan: gtg

And with that, our conversation ended.

"He confesses this apology and sends me some drunk to sober quote then shuts me out. He makes no sense, this is why I don't associate with him, his brother, or their friends." I say as Lucy reads the messages between Grayson and I.

"He is drunk Jet what did you expect." she laughs.

"I know I was just hoping for an actual explanation for once." I say.

Lucy ended up staying the entire weekend because her dad drank a little too much so her mom had to deal with him, which is unfortunate, but I love when she is over as my parents don't pay too much attention to me.

Lucy and I are each other's only real family.

It is Sunday night, around 10 PM, still no texts from Grayson. I'm so caught up in wanting to know what's going on in this boys life that it is going to start looking like I am into him.

Ew.

He is definitely attractive, but guys who are super rude and get drunk all the time aren't my type. Not saying I don't like a good party and to get wasted here and there but, party animals like the twins aren't exactly my forte if you know what I mean.

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How is it already Monday?

I decide to look a little bit less like death today so I straighten my hair and leave it down, put on a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans, and a white tee paired with my white chuck taylors. And in my opinion, I look half decent.

I walk into school not knowing what to expect. Did he even remember our conversation? Is he going to act like he never apologized? Will he be nice today? Only time will tell.

As I am walking to my locker, I am not passed by Ethan or Grayson, only their friends, who direct their attention away from me.

I'm so confused and lost in this whole situation. Why are they all being like this?

Maybe it's because Grayson sent me drunk texts the other night. Maybe something happened in the Dolan household this weekend. I probably will never know.

By Tuesday morning Ethan and Grayson are back at school. I walk past them and no attention is paid to me. Not even a glare or an obvious turn of the head so we don't make eye contact.

As if I wasn't even there.

I can't tell if their eyes are puffy from tears or sleep deprivation. Definitely they weren't crying.

Do boys like them even cry?

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It's free block and luckily I have this class last today so I get to leave right after. I decide to sit outside because juniors and seniors can leave the building but stay on the property during free block.

I sit against the brick wall of my school and plug in my headphones enjoying the breeze. For a December day, it's fairly warm, around 55-60 degrees.

I see something out of the corner of my eye that catches my attention.

It's a person. It's Grayson.

"Oh sorry I didn't know anyone else came back here. I'll go-" he starts.

"It's fine I'm just um listening to music your fine." I smile.

"Hey Jet there's actually something I wanted to tell you." He says taking a seat next to me.

Maybe he'll finally tell me what's going on.

"Um Ethan and I are having this party at Jacks on Friday for our birthday and I was wondering if you maybe wanted to come. Bring anyone it's gonna be a big crowd. His parents are out for the weekend." He says.

"Uh um yea sure I'll come." I say pursing my lips.

Why the fuck am I invited to this?

"Ok I'll um see you there then." He says pretty monotone and gets up and leaves.

"Well, that was weird." I murmur to myself plugging my headphones in.

That boy is confusing.

authors note:
sorry for the semi short chapter I didn't want to start writing nonsense to make it longer haha.

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