the new you : grayson dolan

four

ethan

I really like her.

After Ally and I had exchanged numbers we had gone our separate ways. As me and Gray walked out of the store he immediately hit me with a question

"What was that girls name?" I was gonna play with him a bit.

"The blonde one? Ally." I replied. I knew he was talking about Blake, but I wasn't gonna let him get off that easy after being a dick to me all morning. 

He shoved me, "You know what I'm talking about."

"Oh, the brunette? Why do you want to know her name?" he was getting a little pissed

"Ethan, I swear to god, stop messing with me." he grunted.

"Fine, her name was Blake." I finally gave in.

"Did you happen to find out where they goes to school?"

"She is gonna be a senior at MHS, just like us."

"Cool." He tried to play it off like it wasn't a big deal but this was the happiest I have seen him since Sofia. He was trying to hide a smile. 

"Are you glad you came to the mall today?"

"Yeah," he gave in. 

Baby steps.

blake

After Ethan and Grayson left I was a bit sad because Grayson didn't seem to want to talk to me but I was happy for my best friend who seemed to really hit it off with Ethan. 

We finished shopping and I got a bunch of new clothes that I probably didn't need. 

We headed towards Ally's car and put our bags in the back. On the drive home we talked about random things and I finally brought up the topic.

"Soooo, you and Ethan.." I said.

She looked at me with a smile. "I'm so sorry I didn't want to bring it up but OMG Ethan Dolan asked for my number!" She was so excited and I was so happy for her. 

"Ally it's okay, I'm so excited for you," I replied and she had the biggest smile on her face.

Ally's phoned chimed.

"Hey can you check that for me." she said distracted by the road.

I picked up her phone.

(1) New Message 

Ethan Dolan: hey, what's ur friends number?

Ally: Blake? 

Ethan Dolan: yeah

Ally: 888-746-9373

Ethan Dolan: Grayson wanted it

"Holy shit." I said staring at her phone.

"What is it?" she asked sounding worried.

"Grayson wanted my number." I said still in shock. 

She turned her head to me and smiled.

Maybe this year wouldn't be so bad after all.