NOT A FAN

chapter 38

I️ watched the door close behind Gray in silence.

I️ couldn't hold it I️n anymore, I️ fell to the floor and cried... and I️ mean I️ cried.

Ethan ran over to me, picking me up off of the floor and engulfing me in his strong arms.

I️ wasn't even standing, he was holding me up.

My mom, brother, grandma, dad and sister all ran up the stairs to join the commotion.

"What's going on?!" My mom asked covering her mouth with one hand, and bringing me into a hug with the other.

"Oh em..." I️ hear my grandma say.

"I️-I'm sorry" I️ said quietly wiping my tears.

I️ pulled away from my mom and faced my family, trying my best to look okay and hide my emotions.

"Can you just give us a minute?" I️ asked my family who was still crowded around me and confused as ever.

"I'll explain later, I️ just need to talk to Ethan" I️ told them before anyone could oblige.

"Okay" my mom said quietly as she shook her head.

My sister mom and grandma nodded and walked downstairs, my dad soon after which left Ethan and I️ with my brother.

"Did he hurt you?" Jake asked sternly.

"No" I️ shook my head frantically.

I️ noticed his muscles tighten up and he seemed to be getting mad.

"Jake I'm fine.. okay?" I️ said trying to convince him that I️ was really okay.

He didn't nod, he didn't do anything... he just looked at me.

I️ know he didn't believe a word I️ said, but I was thankful when he nodded and joined the rest of my family downstairs.

"Emerson I️ don't know what to say, I'm so sorry" Ethan said inhaling deeply and scratching the back of his neck.

"You don't have to say anything Ethan..." I️ said sincerely.

"Just... thank you for being here" I️ nodded slightly.

"Of course" he said pushing a strand of hair out of my face.

"You... uh should probably go check on Gray though.. just you know... to make sure he hasn't done anything stupid" I said almost nervously.

Curse me for still caring about him when all he's done is broken me.

Ethan nodded.

I️ smiled a fake smile and kissed his cheek which seemed to make him blush for some reason.

He walked away with a small smile and waved slightly as he exited my house.

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*at the airport*

Tons of Grayson and Ethan's fans surrounded
Me asking me questions about Gray and I️.

Most of them had their phones out taking pictures, videos of me etc.

"You're Grayson's girlfriend!!"
"Omgggggggg"
"Can I️ get a picture?!"
"I️ love you!"
"I️ shippp"
"opt"
"are you grays girlfriend?"
"You're so pretty!"
"Are you I️n love?"

Some business lady pushed through the crowd of fans to get to me.

She was wearing a black pencil skirt and a purple flannel with her hair tied up in a neat bun. She looked about 30.

"Um excuse me.. ma'am?" She asked.
"I️ just want to ask you a few questions" she added.

"Do you know Grayson Dolan?" She asked as she pulled out a pen and paper.

A million memories flashed through my mind.
All the good times Grayson I️ had... the bad

I️ shook my head no.

"I️ used to"