After Dark || D.T.

TWENTY ONE.

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Once i got inside my house I tried to just forget about everything that Ethan had said in the car. Whatever he was trying to get at, I didn't want to know. Not yet at least. Everything was going pretty good and I wanted to keep it that way.

My dad wasn't home, but that was okay for today. Because I had Grayson to spend the day with and that made me happy. I wouldn't have to worry about my dad. I shut the front door behind me and went upstairs to my bedroom. I threw my bag down on the floor and fell back on my bed completely exhausted.

The day had gone pretty good for the most part, actually amazing. The only thing that killed my vibe was what had happened less than ten minutes ago, but like I said- I'm going to forget about that.

I took out my phone from my pocket to check it and saw a text message from the one and only- Grayson.

Grayson💜;

Hi Valerie, I was thinking I'll pick you up in about an hour? (:

I smiled at the text message. And I didn't feel wrong about it. Grayson and I are friends. Ethan and I are dating. And thats okay. Grayson and I were good friends, and I wouldn't let Ethan dictate that.

me; yeah thats perfect (:

I didn't realize I was still smiling as I wrote and sent that text, but I didn't care, it was okay to be excited to hang out with Grayson.

Grayson💜; Can't wait! See you then(:

I saw his text and just stared at my ceiling. What could he have planned? I didn't have time to think because I needed to get ready and finish homework before an hour passed.

I felt like I had been sitting here, bored out of my mind for ten hours doing history homework. But in reality it had only been about 10 minutes. I decided to put it to the side and worry about it later. I couldn't stop thinking about where Grayson and I were going.

I decided I should find an outfit for the night and so I decided on a pair of high-waisted skinny jeans and an army green cropped hoodie. Definitely my favorite. I figured I'd leave my hair as it was. I tried to fix my makeup to the best of my ability, simple as always and before I knew it- I heard my phone ring.

I grabbed my phone off my bed expecting a text from Grayson saying "on my way."

But instead it was a text from my dad..

I sighed and debated on opening it or will it just kill my mood entirely? I figured I should open it so I wouldn't be thinking of what it said, and so I did. It read;

wil b home lter, on ur own 4 dinner. luv u

I sighed once again and looked up from my phone. Is this whole thing worth it? Being up here? I almost feel I should be home with my mom and sister. Back to old times..

A tear almost fell from my eye but a shut them to stop them from flowing. I tried to just breath. I wouldn't let this make me upset.

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard a car horn.

My eyes shot open and looked to my window. It must be Grayson..

I blinked a few times to get rid of my tears and stood up grabbing my phone and purse and went out my bedroom turning off the light and shutting the door behind me. I went down the stairs as quick as possible without falling and went outside the front locking and shutting it behind me.