NOT A FAN

chapter 15

              "Why not?" He asked quietly

"Long distance relationships are hard Gray" I said removing my hand from his soft hair

"Let's just take things slow..." I said locking eyes with his

"I love slow" he said quietly with a small smile

-

We sat under the pavilion eating chips and chocolate covered strawberries as we watched the ocean and made small talk.

"This was the best first date ever" I said taking a bite of another strawberry

"I agree" Grayson said with a smile

It was silent as we listened to the waves crash up onto the shore.

I watched the moons reflection on the ocean and easily became memorized by the beautiful scenery.

*ding*

I jumped slightly at the sudden interruption of silence and checked my phone seeing several texts and missed calls from my mom and dad.

I also caught a glimpse of the time which read 11:45pm

11:45 OH MY GOSH

"Oh my gosh" I said getting up and grabbing my stuff

"What. What is it?" Grayson asked standing up quickly

"It's 11:45 I said slipping my dress back on over my bikini

"My parents are going to kill me" I said worriedly

"Em, it's okay. I'll get you home" Gray said helping me pack the rest of the stuff.

"Thanks" I said slipping my shoes on and walking back to Grayson's car in. Hurry.

-

"Goodnight" I said quietly as I got out of Grayson's car

"Night" he responded with a smile

I snuck up the stairs of the front porch trying my hardest to make the least noise possible as I did so.

I somehow managed to get the front door open relatively quietly and step inside the house.

I quickly looked around to see if anyone was still awake and when I saw that no one was downstairs, I began to quietly make my way up to my bedroom.

"Young lady, what do you think you're doing?" My dad asked sternly scaring my half to death

"Uh-I" I stuttered

This is not good.

"It's midnight! You were out with that boy... Weren't you?" My dad asked still very sternly

I slowly nodded my head.

"We were just at the beach dad, I promise-" I said trying to defend myself

"Stop. I don't want to hear it Emerson" my dad said putting a hand up to silence me

"Dad" I said