ethan's pov-
it's like my eyes are glued to the ceiling. a deep sigh tumbles past my lips as i finally climb out of bed, rubbing my eyes and tiredly searching around for my phone.
i bite my bottom lip lightly as i call elle, my princess. i curse myself for calling her so late, she's probably asleep. just as i'm about to hang up, feeling guilty for calling her at almost 2 am, she answered.
"hello?" her voice was quiet and she sounded tired.
"hey, um, elle, i'm sorry for calling so late, especially if you were asleep. i just- you can go back to-"
"no, it's alright, ethan. tell me what's wrong."
"what makes you think something's wrong?" i smile to myself.
"you wouldn't call me this late for nothing. if something's wrong you can tell me." her voice was sweet and soft.
"i-i just can't sleep. that's a shitty reason to wake you up, but i've just been lying here for hours and i don't know what to do." i sigh.
"um, what if i come over? if you want, i mean. if it'll help you sleep." i could imagine her cute little cheeks turning a crimson color.
"i don't want my princess out driving this late, so could i come over?"
"yea, of course."
"alright, i'll be there in 10, princess."
"okay." she replies softly.
i smile to myself, probably for the hundredth time, before hesitantly hanging up. i quickly found a sweatshirt and pulled it over my bare chest, and slipped on shoes before going out to the car.
it didn't take long to arrive at her house. i pulled up to the front and ran up to her door. a few seconds after i knocked, i could hear her quiet footsteps from the other side of the door. i heard it unlock and open to her in just a big t-shirt, and her hair pulled up into a bun.
"hey." she smiled and pulled the door open wider so i could come inside.
i smile and greet her quietly before pulling her into a hug. her adorable light brown eyes looked up at me and i almost melted. my hand found its way to her cheek and i pulled her into a kiss.
she giggled as we pulled away and grabbed my hand. she lead me to what i assumed was her room. it was simple, the walls a pale color and her bed covered with a white comforter and sheets. she had desks covered with pictures and notebooks.
she pulled me over to her bed and i pushed her back onto it gently. i laughed as i playfully left quick kisses all over her cheeks and neck, causing small giggles to erupt from her lips.
"ethan!" her small hand gripped my arm as she tried to keep in her laughs.
i laughed loudly while i pulled away, out of breath. i carefully rested on her chest which was still moving up and down quickly.
i sit up and kiss her forehead before wrapping my arms around her. she snuggled into my chest, one of her hands resting on my cheek while the pad of her thumb occasionally caressed the soft skin.
"i couldn't sleep at all- which i'm actually used to, you know. but when i was with you i was fine," i sigh, "i don't know. y-you help me, elle."
"i understand. i always feel safe when you're with me." she stated quietly.
"good, because i'll always keep my princes safe. no matter what."
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it didn't take 3 years to update wow
and this is garbage i quit
