Glow Up ~ Dolan Twins

Chapter 19

After my sleepless night I decided to go grab something to eat before the boys woke up. It was currently 4:27AM and I was on my way to the nearest McDonalds. I mean, not many other places are open right now so... yeah. I walk inside the nearly deserted restaurant and walk up to the cashier.

"Hey there, how can I help you this fine morning?!" The cashier says happily.

"Uhm, can I get 2 pancake meals please?" I say and he nods before punching my order in.

"Is that all?" He asks

"Uh, also 3 coffees. 2 black and one triple triple." I say. I'm in desperate need for a kick of energy right now, and I don't know how the boys like their coffee so yeah. Ahah... He smiles once again before repeating his previous question.

"Is that all?" He asks.

"That's all." I say and smile back.

"You have a beautiful smile ma'am" he says and I blush.

"Here's your food, on the house." He says before writing something down on the bag.

"Oh no, I couldn't take your money. Please, let me pay?" I ask with a generous smile.

"I insist, have a nice day..." he says gesturing for my name.

"Andrea, and thank you. I owe you one..." I say doing the same.

"Nick." He says and smiles while handing me the bag along with the tray of coffees. I walk to my car and notice the little note he'd written on the bag.

Maybe I could see that pretty smile if yours again? Give me a call sometime :) (717) 544-6929
-Nick

I grin after reading the message he'd written me, and grab my phone to make him a contact. After, I put my phone in my pocket and get in my car, starting the engine and making my way back to the hospital. As I was driving, the sun begun to rise. All the beautiful shades of bright blue, yellow, and orange merged together as if they were made for each other. I took my time to watch the sunrise and reminisce, but soon after, it was time to face the music. I grab the bag and step out of my car, walking back toward Grayson's hospital room. As I entered, I noticed the boys were still asleep. I didn't want the food to get cold so I poked Grayson. No reaction. I shook him gently. Still nothing. I shook him aggressively while saying his name. Still absolutely nothing! I screamed at him. I saw him turn in his bed. I sighed of relief but then groaned when I noticed he'd gone back to sleep. Impatient, I gripped his arm tightly and shouted his name. I then saw him flutter his eyes open ever so innocently. I smiled at him as I took his pancakes out of the bag, the sweet scent filling the room. This was enough to make Ethan jump from his slumber.

"PANCAKES?!" He yells. I giggle and pull his plate out as well. I hand them their bacon and hash browns along with their coffees and take a seat.

"Where's your food Andy?" Grayson asks. It had just dawned upon me that I hadn't eaten in a while.

"Oh, I'm not hungry. But you enjoy." I say and smile. He gives me a confused look but shrugs it off and stuffs his food in his face. The boys and I engage in a simple conversation as they ate. I then decided, it's time he tells me why he hurt himself.

"Grayson... can you please tell me... why you... did.. that?" I ask gesturing toward his arm.

"Oh.. well I um... Andrea, our fight yesterday, I didn't mean anything I said. It's just I... sometimes I... I tend to overthink things, and I just... I don't know. You and I... it just seemed too... impossible, if that makes any sense at all. I love you... but I.. I hurt you... I don't deserve your love, I-I don't deserve any love. I had the nerve to go 3 whole years to hurt you! What if I snap?! What if I hurt you again?! I couldn't live with myself... I just... I don't want you to get hurt..." He said, his eyes filled to the rim with tears. I walk up to him and hug him.

"Grayson... I'm fine. Please, never hurt yourself because of me again. I love you Grayson, and if what you say is true... if you really do love me... you won't hurt me. Grayson, I forgave you. Now you need to forgive yourself." I say and let go. He looks me in the eyes lustfully.  Gently he placed his hand upon my cheek and presses his lips against my forehead.

"I never want to hurt you again..." He says.