After Dark || D.T.

Twenty Two.

hey babes, its been awhile. wattpad has been down for me for some reason but I'm back now and i can't wait to get his book going again even though its only been a month. (: 

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It was now 10 p.m. and before I knew it, the night had ended. It was definitely a night to remember. Grayson and I really formed a different kind of relationship throughout the night and became closer than before. I'm really lucky to have him.. Grayson and I would have to go back anyways to paint our pots within the next couple days. I'm guessing that night will also be amazing.

But, now that its night time and I'm home staring at my ceiling letting my thoughts run wild, I came to realization. WHAT WAS I THINKING?

I got dangerously close to Grayson. We sat up against each other, held hands practically, and almost kissed! What is wrong with me?! Ethan had definitely slipped my mind during that moment which is not okay.. Grayson and I are friends and nothing more. Ethan and I are dating, why would i think it was okay to be SO close to Grayson like that? 

Now I felt guilty, but my mind was dragged away from that when I heard the front door close. Thats my dad. Finally deciding to come home after what felt like forever..

I mentally debated on whether or not I should go downstairs and say hello. I decided that I'd let him come to me, lets see if he cares. 

For the time being, I figured now would be the perfect time to continue my history homework. Or I mean, START my history homework. Since I barely did before, its not surprising really. 

Approximately 13 minutes had passed, and I heard footsteps coming up the stairs that had to be my dad. Then there was a knock and my door swung open a little. 

"Hey Val, I didn't see dinner downstairs. You hungry?" 

I just looked at him and almost felt the tears well in my eyes. And no, not the good 'I'm so happy you're home daddy' tears, but the 'you're a complete and utter-.'

"No, I already ate." I didn't feel the need to fill in the details and I doubt he would ask either.

"Oh.. alright. Well, I'll be in my room. Don't stay up too late." He said before closing the door and walking away. Just as I expected, he didn't care what I ate. What I was doing. To tell me where he as been. Only that I don't stay up late. Well, I knew what i was doing tonight then. Just that. 

By 11:30, I had finished my history homework after procrastinating like crazy. I had done my nightly routine and was sitting in my bed, hair a mess and dressed in a sweatshirt and shorts. I had my headphones letting myself get lost in my music. My mind wondered like a million butterflies finally being free. I thought of my mom and my little sister. My dad. My friends. My old back home friends. Ethan. Grayson. All the crazy weird secrets I've learned being here.. Its just pretty crazy how fast things move. How life works. 

My music was drowned out by my ringtone going off. I sighed and opened my eyes looking down to my phone to see a text from Grayson. I smiled and checked it. 

Grayson💜; I had soo much fun tonight! Thanks for letting me take you out(:

I smiled looking at his message. Tonight truly was fun and I don't regret it all. I just wish I made better choices.