Danielle pov.
I started my way home avoiding Grayson and Ethan. I had that black eye and the only make-up I had is at home. The make-up Rachel bought me.
I hurried out of school as I made eye contact with Ethan.
"Danielle" I heard his voice as he came closer. His eyes widened. He looked confused.
"Who did this?" Ethan asked hopefully. Looking for an answer. I shook my head.
"Nobody" I said as we walked. He stopped me. His eyes burning into mine.
"Who did this?" Ethan asked. Its like he knows everything about me. Like all my secrets are being let out to him at the moment.
"Some girls, but it's okay" I reassured him as his jaw clenched. His eyes fluttered to the side and back to mine with a stone cold face.
"Do you know the names?" he asked. I shook my head as he sighed. His facial expressions fell to a frown.
"Your okay though right?" he asked as I nodded. He sighed as we continued to walk. Grayson had gone home early due to him being sick. He has a cold and he's getting better from my knowing.
"I... I feel like your not telling me everything Danielle" Ethan whispered. Loud enough for me to hear.
I wasn't. I wasn't telling him everything. I'm a liar. It sucks, but I don't want him to know. I don't want him to know. I feel like I'm battling with this everyday and it's making me feel more guilty every single day.
"I-i don't know" is all I could say. Ethan glanced at me and we continued to walk. I went to their house for today. To see how Grayson is doing. Its the least I could do. He's helping me with all this and I'm grateful for that.
"I don't like how awkward we are" I said. He looked down at me. His eyes scaning my face.
"Me either... Why?" he asked. I had to ask myself that too.
Why was it so awkward. I hated it. Usually Ethan and I did everything. We would go out everyday. Not as a couple or a date. Just as friends. Just us two and we would do so much crazy things.
I realised I needed to do what I want to do before I leave this place for good. I'm wasting my time sitting around being sad.
I needed to change what I've been doing. I needed to keep my chemotherapy in check and do this all at the same time.
"You okay?" Ethan asked softly Looking down at me again. I took a deep breath and shook my head yes.
He gave me a small grin as we made our way to his house.
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"I'm fine" Grayson said as I was getting ready to leave.
"Okay. That's good. How long should we keep this up...?" I whispered as Grayson shrugged. I didn't know what that ment. Everything was just so confusing and hard to understand right now.
"I feel like I won't be able to hide this for long.." I whispered as Grayson nodded out of truth.
"I'm sure Danielle. That what ever you tell Ethan... He won't judge you one bit. He loves you too much to even make fun of you or even accidentally hurt you... Ethan really will support you in the end" Grayson said as I smiled with tears in my eyes.
I believe him. I believe Ethan won't judge me, but I'm just not ready yet.
I slowly give Grayson a hug and walk out hi room going down to see Ethan on his phone with homework spread out on the sofa.
"I gotta go.. " I said as ethan stood up brushing himself off. He came over and gave me a huge hug.
"Okay. Be careful" Ethan said as I nodded. Hugging his body tighter.
"I will.... Hey what are you doing for thanksgiving break?" I ask as it was coming up in a week.
"Nothing really.. Why?" He asked with a confused face. I smiled and giggled a little bit.
"I want to explore"
Note- I can't wait till Halloween and Christmas. My 2 favorite holidays!
Bye babes ♡
