It's Complicated Love (Crankiplier) Book 1

Chapter 20 - Making A Move

Mark

       I was really worried about him. I hate to see him like this. I asked him sternly, "Now, Ethan, please tell me what's wrong." He looked like he was thinking about something. He sighed then looked at me with the most serious look. "Do you remember when you woke me up from that nightmare?" I nodded my head, slightly confused at what he was getting at. "Well, maybe if I tell you what the nightmare was about....you might get why I'm crying." I nodded my head as a notion for him to proceed. *small time skip because of the lazy author*

       Ethan told me all of it. I was shocked by the time Ethan was done. "So, what I'm trying to say is that..." He trailed off. I decided to make a guess and finish the sentence for him. "You are in love with two people?" Ethan nodded his head. He looked down and his seriousness was taken over by a sad expression. "I know how you feel, Ethan. I think I'm falling for someone, but I still love Jack. It's all just so confusing for me." I said reassuringly. Ethan snapped his head up at me and I saw tears brim his eyes. I quickly pulled him into a hug. Whatever is wrong with Ethan, I will find out. I want to help.

      I held him tightly and rubbed shapes into his back. We stayed like that for God knows how long. Then I slowly felt more weight on me followed by quiet snores. Ethan fell asleep in my arms. I felt my heart race and my breathe hitched when his hand was placed on my chest gently. He cuddled up closer and continued to snooze. I couldn't just stand here and not do anything to try to flirt. I have to make a move. I carefully laid back with Ethan still in my arms and I smiled when he rubbed my chest and sighed happily. I tilted my head down and planted a kiss on top of his head. I have to find a way to make him mine. I will continue to make small little moves until I feel like it's necessary to ask him out. That was what I wanted and I going to accomplish that. Time for my plan to get put into action. Making a move.

Ethan
      I had to confess my nightmare to Mark. I didn't tell him​ the end of my dream where we confessed our love to each other. I felt embarrassed by it. I just him that someone that I thought I loved was out of the picture and replaced with a man that I knew I was supposed to be with for the rest of my life. He seemed to have understood all of this because instead of the lie, "It's fine. Everything will be ok." He reassured me that he felt the same way and how he wasn't sure how it was going to end. That made me somewhat relieved and at the same time, a little uneasy. Mark pulled me into his gentle and warm embrace washing away all of my doubts and concerns. I just melted into his arms and felt like I was guaranteed safety no matter what. I buried all of my insecurities and fears when I am with Mark. I knew I could trust him with anything. It just felt right. I slowly drifted to sleep in Mark's arms, hoping one day I'll be his.