My BestFriend, Grayson

Chapter 38 - Declined

Walking around LA brought back so many memories, I'd been here 3 weeks already. It wasn't that long when I really thought about it... but it felt like I'd been here forever. I knew I'd have to go the one place where everything started, the Hollywood sign. I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't see it one last time. It's one of the places I felt the closest to the Twins before everything became fucked up.

Ethan's POV
Walking into the Warehouse, I noticed all the lights off, I figured Kyla went to bed early. She had a rough day and I wouldn't blame her for wanting to hide away from the world for a while. Wanting to check on her, I creaked Gray's bedroom door open and saw her laying under the duvet.
"Kyla, I'm back". She didn't move, I assumed she was deep into her sleep so I decided to leave her alone for a while before taking her out for supper. She loved getting pizza late at night, I figured it'd cheer her up a little after the day she's had.

Kyla's POV
I checked the time, 10:15pm. The sun was already almost completely set, but that only meant I'd see the sign the same way I did on my first night here... except without either of the Twins. I couldn't help but cry, not of sadness, no. This place made me happy, it reminded me of all the happy times I'd spent here. The days out with Gray, with Ethan. The lunch dates Gray and I had at the Coffee shop, the beach, surfing, Santa Monica Pier.
The pet shop with Ethan, our little cafe date, taking pictures with fans, driving around and dancing to music in the car with both of them... Bonfire night... of course, with some of those memories came regret. I fought with myself over whether I actually regret that night with Ethan or not...

You shouldn't dwell too much on the past, Kyla.

I told myself that if I thought too much about how happy I'd been here, I'd want to stay. I couldn't stay. I didn't want to hurt either of the twins any more than I had already. I wanted them to be happy, clearly I wasn't helping.

I'd messed everything up coming here.

They should have chosen someone else to be the Warehouse Winner, someone who deserved it. Someone who wouldn't have taken advantage of the opportunity.
If I could go back, I'd do everything a lot differently. I'd make sure I could leave without a single regret.
I felt horrible leaving after I said I'd be there for Sean's funeral, after I promised Gray and E that I'd be here for them no matter what... and now I was leaving them behind without a single word, without a goodbye.

I'd miss them, I couldn't deny that.

Ethan's POV
I'd already let Kyla sleep an extra 15 minutes and my stomach demanded pizza so I decided to wake her. I flipped the switch in Gray's room, she still hadn't moved from under the duvet.
"Good morning, sleeping beauty. Time to get up!" She still didn't move.
"Kyla, we both know I'll tickle you if you don't get up." Still nothing.
"Fine, suit yourself" I laughed as I jumped onto the bed and pulled the duvet back.

My laughter seized.

"Kyla..." She wasn't there, just a pile of Gray's old hoodies. I looked into Gray's wardrobe to find her suitcase missing. Checking Gray's drawers, I found Kyla's passport and plane tickets missing too.

No...

I ran downstairs, grabbing the keys to my truck, along with my phone. I'd never pressed call on someone's contact quicker in my life. Slamming the door shut, I started the engine and reversed whilst listening out for her voice to come pouring through the phone.

Kyla, where are you?
Please don't leave me now...

Kyla's POV
Sighing, I took in every last moment I had in LA. Biting my lip, I stepped back from the sign and grabbed my suitcase. My phone began vibrating in my pocket, I slipped my phone out to see Ethan's name lighting up my screen. Tears filled my eyes as his face appeared on my screen. I didn't want to answer, I felt it'd only make things worse...

Call declined.

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