Away | ("Pool Boys" Sequel)

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Ethan's POV

This is the perfect opportunity to be there for Alex when she needs someone.

"Alex, you know I don't live here, I'm just here  because...well because. If it makes you feel any better, I can pack up with you and we can just ditch together."

She let out a big sigh, "but ethan don't you think I will regret it? I know inside he doesn't want to hurt me, he just thinks I want someone else and some dude gave me a hickey. But I don't even know how I got it. This is the worst situation, he can't even trust me."

I put my hand on her shoulder, "Alex we don't have much time, we don't even know where he is or when he will come back. I have to get a place soon anyways. Luckily Grayson and I make enough money for us to move out at this age, so why don't you just move in with me?"

she backed away and lifted a brow, "Ethan i don't know, you're Grayson's brother, I would probably regret that."

"You know I will protect you Alex, that's what I'm here for."

"Protecting me from your own brother? Isn't that odd."

She makes a point.

"Please Alex just trust me, I want to be the person that will always have your back. We don't have much time."

She took a moment to think.

"You're right, this may be risky, but I will go with you."

The packing begins.
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Alex's POV

I may regret this, but for right now it's all I've got. I don't want to just go back home and hear a big fat "told you so" from my parents. I know Ethan has my best interest at heart

Ethan and I had just finished packing.

"Alex I'm gonna call an uber to pick us up okay?"

"Alright."

I let out a big sigh. I'm so confused with what is the right choice here. What if Grayson just blows this off? It's not my fault in all honesty. The hickey could be from Grayson and we just don't remember?

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"Our ride is here Alex."

Ethan approached me putting his arm around my shoulders.

"Don't worry Alex, this is going to work out."

I shut my eyes for a moment to just take a breath. This is it. I'm leaving Grayson, the man who I thought I would love and be there forever for, but I guess not.

Ethan walked me to the car, I don't even know where we are going from here, I guess it's a surprise.

The driver helped us pile all of our things in the trunk as we got ourselves seated.

I began to shed a tear.

"What's wrong? Please don't cry, I don't like to see you hurt. This is supposed to make you feel anything BUT hurt."

Ethan is so sweet. He has a point, I should feel better if Grayson seems as if he will hurt me.

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After a short car ride I see us approach a beautiful hotel.

I turned to Ethan, "is this where we are staying?"

He had a small grin, "for now."

I felt my phone buzz, its Grayson.