"fucking hell."
ethan threw the covers over us, and made sure that i was covered up.
"what the FUCK, masen? i've been here for you since day one, and this is how you repay me?" holden looked absolutely heartbroken.
i was beyond confused, though. i looked at ethan, before returning my gaze to holden. "i have no idea what you're talking about. also, i'm kind of... um... busy?"
ethan snorted, and i elbowed him.
holden came closer to us, which made me feel even more uncomfortable. if that was even possible, jesus christ.
i saw tears rolling down holden's cheeks. "you don't understand, masen. i have loved you for the longest time... i don't know, i thought i had a chance with you. this is just reality, you know?"
i felt terrible. i have never felt anything for holden, at least in a romantic way. i meant it when i said that he was literally a brother to me.
ethan wrapped his arm around me, and brought me in. he gave me a soft look, i took a deep breath.
"holden, i feel so terrible for hurting you like this. i have always wanted the best for you, and i still do. i really like ethan, he's my boyfriend. i am so beyond sorry, i just can't see you in any other way than a friend. i never wanted to be responsible for making you feel bad." i could feel the tears forming in my eyes.
holden couldn't look me in the eyes. "i'm sorry for taking all of my anger out on you, and ethan too. "i'm just gonna go find serena, okay?"
i nodded, and watched as he walked out of the door.
ethan wrapped me in his arms, and sat me on his lap. "let's get you in a bath, and some clothes. that might help."
he picked me up, and rubbed my back as he carried me to the bathroom. he set me down on the marble counter, and frowned. "i really don't like seeing you sad, buttercup."
i cracked a half smile, and watched as ethan started filling up the tub.
he poured some bubble bath soap in the water, and turned to face me.
"i'm just a little mad, that's all." i folded my arms, and moved a loose strand of hair from my face.
he walked over to where i was sitting, and ran his hands up and down my thighs. it wasn't a sexual act, if anything, it was soothing. "i'm just upset about the fact that he's been to mean to you."
i nodded, and jumped off the counter. "the bathtub is almost overflowing," i giggled and turned off the faucets. "that could have been bad."
ethan brought me in for a hug, and kissed the top of my head. "you're such a sweet girl, i know that you're sad because he's hurting."
i wrapped my arms around him, and closed my eyes. "you usually get a little protective, it was super odd to see you quiet. that never happens."
he laughed, and messed up my hair. well, he messed it up even more than it already was. "you were standing your ground, and you had the situation under control. i don't get bad vibes from holden, if i did... that would be a completely different story. now, let's get in the tub."
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a/n: i feel like more drama is on its way.... wait, let me rephrase that.
i know that more drama is on its way!! yikes
