Hero // Ethan and Grayson Dolan

chapter 14 ~ decisions

I gulp. I can't believe Ethan thinks I'm pregnant with his baby. I keep digging myself a hole bigger and bigger.

Ethan stares right at me silently, his eyes wide open. I feel my cheeks burning.

He can definitely tell you're lying. You're screwed. But I'm wrong.

He gives me the widest grin I have ever seen: teeth and all, and suddenly brings me in for a tight hug. I go along with it.

"I'm actually happy with this news." Ethan whispers over my shoulder.

Shocked, I pull out of the hug immediately. "You are?" I squeak.

"Well yeah! I know you are only 19, and so am I, but think about it - we'll be twenty by the time this baby comes along. I have a good income, and I'm sure together we can afford to bring our baby up."

I stare at him blankly. I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do. I can't move.

"Wait, you're happy about this? Like full-on happy?" I shrug, and scratch my head nervously. But suddenly, my eyes open wide: like the truth has just hit me.

Wait a sec - I'm PREGNANT.

My heart skips a beat. I can't believe I didn't think about this earlier.

"No no no this can't be happening" I shake my head violently. I start to break down, and tears stream down my face.

"Oh my- what's wrong?" I faintly hear Ethan's panicky voice as I slide down the wall, until I'm kneeling down on the floor. My face is buried in my hands. I can't breathe-

...

I open my eyes slowly, and blink until my blurry vision becomes clear again. The first thing I spot is Ethan's editing desk.

Suddenly memories from last night flood my brain. I'm pregnant.

I could never handle this pregnancy. Theres a list of all the reasons:

One: I'm 19. I'd be a mother at 20.

Two: The man who thinks he is the father really isn't.

Three (and the most important reason): My fear.

But then again - theres another life inside of me. If I was to get rid of my little one, it would be such a selfish action. He or she could grow up and have an amazing life. I would never be able forgive myself if I stopped them from living their own life.

"Brooklyn? You're awake?"

My thoughts are interrupted by Ethan, who is peeking his head through the door. I nod slightly. He opens the door fully and enters the room, taking his shoes off and lying down next to me.

It's silent for a while. But not an awkward silence. Ethan and I are both deep in thought. I may be wrong, but I'm ninety-nine percent sure that he's thinking about the baby - just like me.

"I'm just going to get this question off my chest." Ethan says quietly. "Are you going to keep the baby?"

I roll over on my side, so I'm facing him. "I have to." I admit. "I can't end someone's life because of my fear."

Ethan smiles softly. He grabs my hand and places soft kisses on my knuckles. The feel of his plump lips against my skin makes my body tingle: in a good way.

"I swear, I'll be here for you the entire time. You can do this. You're strong, and I believe in you."

A single tear rolls down my cheek and lands on Ethan's grey sheets, creating a small circular puddle.

"And besides, it's all going to have been worth it once our little girl or boy is in your arms."

I frown, as more tears stream down my face. Theres the second problem.

Ethan brings me towards him and we lay there, with his arms wrapped around me. He continues to comfort me as I let out soft sobs into his chest. I've fucked up big time.

...

About an hour later, Ethan decides to make some breakfast. "I want to make you waffles, because I know their your favourite." He says, as we both walk through the corridor and into the kitchen. "But I need to head down to she shops to get some ingredients."

I plonk down on the couch and grab out my phone. "Sure thing, if thats what you want to make. I don't mind, honestly."

But I'm crossing every part of my body in hope that Ethan goes to she shops. I need to speak to Grayson and tell him everything. Now.

"I'm going to head over to the shops. I'll be as quick as possible." Ethan grabs his car keys from the bench and kisses me on the forehead. "Be back soon." He smiles, before closing the door behind him.

I stand up immediately and bolt to Grayson's room. "Grayson!" I yell, storming into his room. As his door swings open, I notice he's laying in bed shirtless, his hair all messy. He's got a part right in the middle.

"Morning!" He says cheerfully.

"Nice hair." I let out a small laugh. But then I sigh. "I have something to tell you."

"Yeah, you can tell me anything. Are you okay?" He says. I hear the concern in his voice.

I sigh again, and sit on the edge of his bed. He grabs my hand. "No. No not really." I say honestly.

I turn to face him and give him a sad frown. I may as well get straight to the point.

"I'm pregnant."

I look down, avoiding eye contact with Grayson. "Mine?" He asks quietly, still gripping my hand. I nod my head and my face scrunches up, as I try my hardest not to cry. But I fail. Here comes the tears.

I break down (for like the third time today), and this time its Grayson who pulls me in for the hug.

"Shh, its okay! It's okay! Calm down, I promise its okay!" He runs his fingers through my hair, and as he talks to me with a very calm tone. It's relaxing.

And after I calm myself down, I pull away and face him.

"Tell me everything." He asks. I nod.

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