Therapy • e.d

Partner work

The group leader - Alex - gathered everyone. I want ready to tell everyone. I haven't even gone into depth about what happened with my friends. Well I don't really have friends.

Alex pointed towards the boy and asked to give his name and age and where he's from. I was excited to find out his name. Actually no I wasn't , he was a rude bitch giving me that stare.

"Ethan. 18. New Jersey." He spoke bluntly.

Well we have one thing in common. We both don't want to be here. I gazed over at him and gave him a little smile. He denied my kindness and gave a death stare back.

He went around the group and eventually got to me.

"I'm Kirsten. I'm 17 and I'm from England but I moved to New Jersey when I was 8." I Said not wanting to give to much away. Alex gave me a smile and continued with the session.

"Right everyone I've assigned you partners which have something in common with you." Said Alex excitedly.

I'm hoping to god I'm not paired with the than kid.

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Well what do ya know I got paired with Ethan. He was sat looking down his dark brown hair covering his tanned face. I just wanted to push the hair out the way so I could see his face close up.

"Hey, I'm Kirsten."

He slowly looked up giving me a stare.

"I know you said earlier"
"Sorry just wanted to break the ice. You know you and the ice have something in common...your both cold."

He looked straight in my eyes. His hazel eyes staring into my soul. I didn't like this it was getting uncomfortable and weird. He began laughing. Umm...was he laughing at me???

"Find something funny??!"
"Yeah your joke it was almost as bad as your outfit."

Uh is he for real. All I was wearing was sweats and a long sleeve hoodie to cover the scars embedded into my forearms.

"Shut up" I said trying not to laugh because to be honest I look a mess.

He looked at me and smiled...a toothy smile.

"You know that's the first time someone has made me laugh in a year. Thanks!" I Said pushing my wavy hair behind me ear.
"Your welcome kirsten."

"Soooo...." I Said awkwardly
"Soooo...." he replied mimicking my slight English accent. It had worn off a little but you could still here it.

I laughed. The guy I called cold 5 minutes ago is now making me giggle like a little girl.

"I know i was a bit blunt earlier but I was just nervous." He Said with a smile.
"It's ok E." He looked down covering his face.
"Umm Ethan are you ok?"
"Yeah it's just no ones called me that in a while."
"Oh sorry."
"No I find it cute when you call me it." He Said with a smirk.