Heartbeat // Grayson Dolan

23. [surpressed anger]

Grayson's POV

I've been jittery all day, ever since I heard about Mason's actions. I'm so restless to just swing my fist right into the middle of his damn face.

I've had so much anger just stored inside of me towards him. I know, Teala probably doesn't want me destroying all of his future children, but what did she expect after telling me something like that?!

And if I had never really forced her to tell me like I just did, I would have never known. I don't think she ever had the intent to tell me.

I furiously run my hand through my hair, clenching my jaw. It's taking everything in my power not to go up to that school and beat his sorry ass in the middle of class.

What I don't understand is how you could rape such and innocent, precious girl like Teala and not feel remorseful for it. THE SHIT DOESN'T ADD UP. Unless he's some son of a heartless donkey, which is making hella sense right now.

I hear the front door open, and then Ethan scream for me. "Gray! Are you home?!"

I rush downstairs with my car keys in hand. "I'll be back," I mumble, about to open the door.

"Where you going?"

"Beating Mason's ass."

"Wait, what? Why?!"

I turn to him, annoyance spread across my face. "He raped Teala, Ethan!"

Ethan's face falls, and he looks out to the side, his eyes narrowing. He runs his hand through his hair and sighs heavily. "When?"

"A month or so before they broke up."

"And she's just now telling you this?"

I nod. "Coming or not?"

"No, Grayson." He replies, shutting the door.

"And why the fuck not?!" I exclaim, becoming more angry.

"Think about what Teala wants! Do you think she'll be proud of you for beating the shit out of him! Give a sticker that says 'superb'?! You know she won't forgive you for something like this, whether he raped her or not."

I scoff, laughing a little. "So you're telling me to just let that asshole walk around without getting anything in return?!"

Ethan nods his head. "As much as it pains me to say this, yes."

I can't go over what Ethan says, mainly because he's almost always right. Plus, it's just something I've always resorted to. He wouldn't be telling me not to if it weren't for the better.

I bite the inside of my cheek and shake my head, going back upstairs, slamming the door. I'm so angry right now I don't even know what to do with myself.

I flop onto my bed, my eyes becoming somewhat teary.

My heart aches for Teala. Badly. She doesn't deserve anything like this; what's happened with Noah, Mason, everything. She only deserves the world. Nothing less.

I wish I were there for her when she needed me. But I was too dumb to see. And maybe I shouldn't be blaming myself for any of this, but here I am doing it anyway.

I just love her too much. I love her too damn much to sit back and watch how this plays out. And finally, a tear slips from my eye, sadness taking control of my body.

Maybe that party tomorrow will do some good.

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