Away | ("Pool Boys" Sequel)

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Alex's POV

My heart felt two times its weight seeing that Grayson was calling.

Ethan looked over my shoulder and saw it. I answered.

"Hello?"

"Wow Alex I'm surprised you left so quick."

I'm so confused. "Grayson that was the plan? That's what you wanted me to do!"

"I didn't think you would actually do it."

Ethan stared into my eyes hoping for me to tell him what he's saying.

"Grayson, what are you trying to say?"

I could hear him breathing deeply, "look, I don't know, honestly. I just expected you to become scared of me being hurt and wouldn't try to hurt me again. I didn't know you would actually leave. Where is ethan?"

"Oh your brother? He's with me. He wanted to be there for me when I needed someone. And I didn't even mean to hurt you, I told you a thousand times I don't even know how I got this hickey. I don't want to be around you because you are nothing but danger to me-"

He was very quick to cut me off, "-BUT ALEX!"

I hung up.

Ethan didn't even say a word, he just gave me a big hug.

"Don't worry, this will be good for you, for us."

We took our bags and checked into the hotel. As we went up the elevator all my emotions started to hit me and I wanted to burst into tears, again. I had to keep my emotions inside and not let it get to ethan, I swiped a big fake smile onto my face.

We walked the the room and Ethan unlocked the door. Before I could look in he turned and gave me a sight smirk.

"Ethan there's only one bed?"

"Oops."

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After settling in, I changed into pajamas, i wore soft cotton shorts and a lavender tank.

"Alex that outfit really exposes your bruises, they don't look too good. Do you need anything? Ice?"

I stroked my arm, covered in marks.

"No I'm fine, they will heal eventually, don't worry."

Ethan joined me on the bed and we got under the blankets watching the tv, when all of a sudden there was a knock at the door.

If this is Grayson I will literally punch something. I walked to the door and opened it quickly.

"GRAYSON WTF?!!!"

"Look I know this seems creepy and weird ok? I knew where you guys would be because this is the closest hotel and me looking like Ethan it easily gave it away when they looked at me as a guest. That's besides the point, I wanted to talk to you in person. So-"

He stopped talking and looked over my shoulder to see Ethan in bed.

"-oh I see what this is. You've proven my point Alex. You leave me with my brother to sleep with him? He's hickey man isn't he? I can't believe this bullshit."

I didn't even try to defend myself, honestly I am completely over it. He turned around and walked down the hall towards the elevators. I shut the door slowly, as I traced my steps back to the bed, I see Ethan walking towards me.

"Was that Grayson? Are you okay?"

"Yes...he thinks I left to just come here and sleep with you instead of him. He also thinks you're the one who gave me the hickey in the first place."

He could see that I didnt seem to care anymore, I didn't speak with the same emotions as before.

"But are you okay?"

"I'm getting there."

"Let's just go lay down and get some rest, that should make you feel more relaxed."

We walked together towards the bed and placed our bodies close for comfort. He placed his arm around me, I didn't stop him, I need people there for me right now. I put so much of my heart into loving Grayson. For God's sake I left my family to move in with him, but here's where I am now.

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Short chapter I know! Everyone comment your predictions here👀