Dreams - Dolan Twins Fanfic

Part 26: Hanging Out

Veronica p.o.v.

Baby, we were good, we were almost perfect. I'd say it's your fault, but you don't deserve it. You don't get back what we had with no one. Baby, we were good, it was almost worth it. We were almost; almost, almost,...", I sang as the hot water ran over my shoulders. I poured every emotion I'd felt these past few days into it. I sat down in the shower and let tears, sobs, anger and any other emotion wash over me. It came in waves. I cried for him; I got mad at Mary and her goons, and I let happiness for my success calm me. After 4 or 5 minutes, I finally stood up and got out. Wrapping myself in a fluffy white towel, I went and grabbed a loose long sleeve, maroon crop top, black sports bra and jean shorts from my dresser. Before I could slip back into the steamy bathroom, I noticed that my phone screen was lit up; one text and one message from Grant. After I went back into the bathroom and got changed, I grabbed my phone to see who the message was from. The number was blocked and when I opened it my heart started to race.

Remember me babe? I'm in L.A. and I'm ready to make you pay. I might just find out what you're hiding too.
                 -Mary

I started to panic but then I realized, she doesn't know where I live and she'll never ruin the opportunities that are coming. I deleted the message and blocked the number. Then I went to look at Grant's message.

Grant 🏈: Hi

I was surprised he still had an interest in talking to me.

Rose 🌹: Hey. Sorry I haven't been able to talk lately. I've got a lot on my plate.

Grant 🏈: That's ok. I know life can get stressful.

Rose 🌹: It's more than just that. :/

Grant 🏈: Really? What's wrong?

Rose 🌹: I kind of meet someone from my past that didn't treat me the best. It's kind of stressing me out; well it is a lot. What about you? Anything interesting going on with you?

Grant 🏈: Not much. I met a really nice girl. Her friend is into my younger brother and I really like her. I just don't know how to tell her I like her. Any ideas?

I stopped for a moment. He likes a girl? But why do I care; I like Ethan and I think he likes me.

Rose 🌹: Try finding out what she likes to do from her friend. Once you know, go do those things with her.

Grant 🏈: That's great! Thanks so much for the advice! :)

Why was I so jealous?

Rose 🌹: No problem! Let me know how it goes with the lucky girl. ;)

Grant 🏈: Will do! ;)

I sighed, put my phone away and grabbed my shoes and bag. I stepped out into the living room and Ethan got up really fast; almost falling over.

"Ready to go?" He asked trying to play it of by leaning against the counter.

"Yep," I said as I walked to the door.

We stepped put and as I locked the door Ethan said, "You sing really good."

I paused for a moment and panicked. He heard me singing?! "Thank you. I don't think I'm that good but..." I responded trailing off. We started walking down the stairs to the lobby.

"It's very good. Maybe you could sing me a song sometime," Ethan told me as he scratched the back of his neck.

"You're really sweet but I don't really sing for people. I've got stage fright; I don't like soloing," I replied sheepishly.