broken hearted | Ethan Dolan

5

Grayson and I make our way to the kitchen to try to find food to satisfy our empty stomachs. Eventually after rummaging through every cabinet we decided on just having cereal.

"sorry we don't have many choices, our parents usually just leave it up to us to find food." Grayson says. 

"oh no this is perfect." I say trying to uplift his spirit. He gives me a small smile and continued shoving cereal in his mouth. 

I begin to speak again, "so what is up with Ethan? did I do something?"

"no, no of course not. he's like that with everyone. he only lets very few people in, but once you see the real him, it amazes you."

"why doesn't he let anyone in" I asked hoping for an answer. 

"..umm.. just something happened in his past relationship that really screwed him up. I think he should be the one to tell you, if he decides to let you in." Grayson says giving me a sympathy smile. 

"oh okay. so what time should we go to the store?" I ask trying to change the subject. 

"we can go now if you'd like. ill go upstairs and change and you do the same, then meet me in the middle of the street." he says.

"okay sounds good."

I walk out the Dolan's house immediately beginning to wonder, what happened in Ethan's last relationship that makes him so closed off?

(Grayson POV)

after Adelyn left, I walked upstairs to change. I walk past Ethan's bedroom door when I hear it creak open.

"did she leave?" he asks sounding kinda annoyed.

"yeah man she did. you don't have to be such a jerk to her, you know. you can't keep pushing every new person out your life without giving them a chance." I say to him.

he glares at me while slamming his door shut. I should've expected that.

as I was getting dressed I heard my phone buzz.

Miles: hey bro. theres a party tonight and I heard almost everyone is gonna go to it. its open invitation so bring whoever. I better see you there!

you: sounds fun, see ya later.

this party will be a good way for Adelyn to meet new people before school starts.

(Adelyns POV)

I stand in the middle of the road waiting for Grayson when finally I see the front door open. To my surprise it was not Grayson, but in fact Ethan. 

we made eye contact while he got into his all black Range Rover. He started blasting music while he sped down the driveway making sure to stop right in front of me.

"better get out of the middle of the road princess, wouldn't wanna get hit." he said with a smirk and drove off.

I was confused why he said that but continued to stand there waiting anyway. Finally what seems like forever, Grayson comes out. 

"sorry it took so long, this hair takes time." he said chuckling while pointing at his hair all greased up. I let out a giggle and we began the walk to the store.

the store is only a block away from our neighborhood so we decided to just get fresh air and walk. 

Grayson cleared his throat and began to speak, "hey um theres this party tonight, you should come with me. It would be a great way to meet new people." he says with hope In his eyes.

" uh sure, what time?" I ask.

"starts at 8pm, so ill pick you up and we can go together." he says while smiling. 

I smiled back and began to think if Ethan was going to be there. I don't know why im so hung up on a boy who doesn't even give me any of his attention. Maybe its the mystery behind him. Or maybe its because I want to help him. My thoughts got interrupted by Grayson saying we are at the store.

we walked in the store filling a whole basket up with groceries and then paying for them with my mothers credit card.

on the walk home, it was silent, but a comfortable silence. 

once we reached the spot on the road in-between our two houses, we stopped.

"ill pick you up around 7:45, but I usually ride with Ethan to parties so I hope you don't mind riding with him." he says unsure of my response.

I smile and say, "no thats fine, ill see you later." 

we say our goodbyes and I walked back to my house. I have exactly 7 hours to get dressed and I must look perfect to try to get Ethan's attention. 

I begin to strip my self of my clothing and get into the shower. My usual deep thoughts in the shower start rolling in. How will Ethan react when I'm in the car with him? I have never gone to a party before In my life, what if I make a complete fool of myself? I continue thinking of every possible way something could go wrong tonight until I turn the water off.

I step out of the shower with only a towel on and begin to look thorough all my clothes. I need to find something that will leave a good impression on everyone I see tonight.