So I wanted to start out the chapter with a little sexy reunion...don't worry it's not rated r😂 but it's just a little treat so you don't completely hate me after the second half of the chapter. Enjoy!
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"Maybe when I get back..we can hang out." I laugh at Ethan's seductive tone, as I lean my head against my wall. Ever since he left, he'd call everyday and although we didn't talk about anything in particular, it made missing him much easier. It seemed like ever since his confession of liking us together, I felt so much more open and comfortable. So much so that nothing else really mattered.
"Yeah..I miss you." I admit shyly, twirling a strand of my hair that draped over my shoulders. I hear Ethan let out a breathy chuckle in response.
"Me too, baby.....which is why I'm standing outside your window."
"Wait what?" I jump off the bed, holding the phone between my ear and shoulder, before walking towards the window, sliding it open and peeking out. Ethan glances up, holding the phone to his head with one hand, using the other wave. A grin breaks out on my lips and I press 'end call', before turning back to him.
"So, Prince Charming, you coming up?" I tease, sending him a wink, before moving back from the window to wait for him. I try to subtly smooth out my hair just as he climbs through the window, but he catches me and smirks.
"God, you're beautiful." With that said, he stalks over to me, wasting no time as he pulls me to his chest and swoops his head down to press a sloppy, demanding kiss on my lips. As my lips part to let out a sound of pleasure, he slips his tongue inside, grunting as it meets mine. Ethan angles his jaw to kiss me harder, his hands running up and down my bottom making me feel like he's striking a match and setting my skin on fire. I break the kiss and focus my attention on his jaw, harshly nipping at each point every so often, before I finally get to his neck. He arches his neck to give me more access, but I take this time to pull away, earning a groan in protest from him.
I lead him to my bed with a grin and push him down, before climbing on top of him, a determined expression lacing my features. With dilated pupils and chest heaving up and down, I can't help but take a moment to admire him. Ethan gives me a crooked grin, sliding his hands up my thighs that sit on either side of him which makes me shiver at the feel of his hands against my bare skin.
"I missed you so damn much." He mutters, leaning up and peppering kisses along my collarbone swiftly, as if he's desperate to taste the vanilla smell that I doused myself in every day. I let out a breathy sigh at the feeling of his mouth, snaking my arms around his neck to entangle my fingers in his hair.
"Me too. So much. You have no idea." I moan out, prompting him to lean back, eyes taking in my face for a moment, before he leans up and captures my lips again. This was definitely worth the two weeks he was away.
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It was safe to say I was on cloud nine. I didn't even bother complaining about starting school again, because it only meant that I'd get to see Ethan everyday again. Surprisingly, the first week back wasn't too overwhelming with work and everyone seemed to have had a good vacation. I certainly did.
"Have you seen Ethan? I'm supposed to be staying over for the weekend." I mumble to Mia, as I slam my locker shut after putting away my books that were unnecessary for the weekend. She raises her eyebrows, smirking, before shaking her head in response to my question.
"No, I haven't seen him. I'd stay with you, but I gotta go babes. Ryder wants to 'talk' apparently." Mia playfully gags and I let out a laugh, but I can still see the faint blush of her cheeks as she mentions Ryder. No one knows exactly what happened over the course of the two weeks, but we all suspect they were together at some point. One day I'd hope that they stop playing around and get together. Just like I hope Ethan and I could one day be real and official.
"Good luck, blondie." She rolls her eyes at the nickname, before adjusting the strap of her bag and walking off with a half-assed wave. I lean against the locker and glance at the time on my phone, feeling impatience settling inside me. The hallways were still crowded with students, all busy doing something of their own and it got me worried, because Ethan wasn't anywhere among them.
Just as I'm about text him, from the corner of my eye, I see him walking towards me. His shoulders are hunched, while his mouth is set in a grim line, but I still offer him a small smile, figuring he simply had a bad day. "What's wrong?" I ask softly once he reaches me. He stays silent for a moment, refusing to meet my eyes and I move my hand to touch him, but he abruptly jerks back. He blows out a deep breath, before finally meeting my eyes, but instead of his normally soft blue eyes, I'm met by a cold icy glare that I hadn't ever since from him before.
"Just when were you going to tell me that Eva and Derek didn't actually sleep together?"
Oh no.
No.
I open my mouth to explain, but no words seem to come out. Although it was on the tip of my tongue, nothing was coming out, no matter how many seconds seemed to pass. Ethan scoffs, eyes averting away from me as a string of curses escape, which makes me shrink back. I'd been so caught up with him being back and catching up with our friends this week that I didn't even think about Rachel. Was I really that naive to think she'd simply forgotten and moved on with her life?
"Funny how my girlfriend knew and didn't tell me, but Rachel, someone I barely know has the guts to do it. How could you Maya?" His voice is starting to raise and I glance around at the students turning in our direction. I swallow hard, trying to ignore the way my heart clenched at the word 'girlfriend' and how the first time he uses my name, it's to call out my betrayal.
"Ethan, I'm so sorry..I tried to tell you, but I just..I don't know." I try to reach for him again, but he steps back, shaking his head in disbelief.
"You tried? You tried? Maya you wrote a damn article about me and Eva's break up! An article that ruined my social status then you couldn't even tell me that she never slept with my best friend? I trusted you!" By this point, a bunch of students are gathering around us, probably drawn in by the sound of Ethan's shouting. Ethan glances around, frustratedly gripping his hair, before turning back to me.
"We're done. This whole thing, it's done. I don't care anymore. I never want to speak to you again." He spits out harshly, turning on his heel and pushing his way through the surrounding students. I stagger back, the words hitting me like a ton of bricks. I squeeze my eyes shut tightly, feeling warm tears trickling down my cheeks as if it's the only reaction I can muster up. I reach my hand up, pressing it against my chest, as I begin to heave. I can't even describe the pain I felt right now.
"I'm sorry." I whisper to no one in particular, swallowing the lump in my throat as I stay rooted to the very same spot Ethan was in four months ago.
I'm so sorry.
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DON'T HATE ME I'M SORRY but to be fair I did drop hints throughout the chapters that the secret will eventually come back to haunt Maya soooo..
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed🙂
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