L.A. Baby- Grayson Dolan

7

I get out of the shower and dry my hair and run a comb through it. I throw on a loose tee-shirt with a black bralette and some jean shorts. I walk into the living room to find Kendall sitting on the couch.

"Is M in the shower?" I ask her

"Yeah but she should be out soon. I already took mine today." She says not looking up.

"Okay well I'll probably head over to the Dolans house. Just tell her I left. Meet you later." I say

"Oh okay see ya." Kendall says waving

I sigh and walk outside into the blinding sunlight. I check the time on my phone. 2:45 pm. I begin to walk towards their house when a car pulls up beside me.

"Hey there beautiful. Hop in?" A teenage boy with dirty blonde hair leans out the window

"Uh no thanks I have no idea who you are." I say laughing and walking a bit faster

"Oh c'mon baby get in." He says

"I said no so move on bud." I say bluntly

"Just get in the car before we make you." The guy says with slight anger in his voice

"She said no loser. Get lost before I make you get lost." I hear someone say

"Grayson." I breathe in relief "thank God."

"Come on, Kat." He says as he stares down the guys in the car

He puts his hand on my waist and guides me inside the house as the car speeds off. I didn't think Grayson could get that upset. He looked really angry. I'm not very good at standing up for myself thank goodness he was there.

"Are you okay, Kat?" He asks me putting his hand on my cheek. He looked really concerned.

"Well yeah nothing bad had happened yet. Thanks for saving me." I smile at him

"Always." He says smiling back and bringing me into a hug.

"Oh. I didn't realize you were here, Kat." Ethan says walking out of his room.

He's only in gray sweatpants and let me say, he looks hella fine.

"Uh..I...uh yeah got here a few minutes ago." I say pulling away from Grayson.

"Where's Maddy?" Ethan asks

"She was still in the shower when I left. Our friend Kendall surprised us this morning." I say sitting down at the island

"Oh cool when do we get to meet her?" Grayson asks

"I dunno. When M gets here I guess." I sigh

"Isn't Kendall the one that takes pictures? Maybe I can take her to my favorite spot for pics later." Bryant interjects

"Sure you do that Bry Guy she loves nature." I tell him

I look at Ethan and we make eye contact. He clenches his jaw and turns away and walks into his room and slams the door. Wow did I do something? I guess that answers my question. He's totally upset.

"So what's the plan for tonight?" Bryant asks sitting next to me.

"I was thinking we could go to dinner and then night swimming or go to the Sydney Opera House." Grayson suggests

"Yeah that's sounds amazing," I smile at him, " actually, I'll be right back guys."

I stand up and walk into Ethans room to find him sitting with his legs out in front of him on his bed.

"So why are you acting like this." I say crossing my arms.

"I dunno what you mean." He says giving me 'the look'

"Oh please Ethan. Is it because we cuddled in the car that night because.."

"That meant nothing." He says cutting me off

"Uhm I just thought you.."

"No, Kat." He cuts me off again, "why is it such a big deal? We just fell asleep like that. Let it go." He says bluntly

"Ethan just tell me why you're being such an ass to me." I say

"I didn't realize I was. I've known you for a couple weeks, Kat. Come on." He says rolling his eyes

"Ethan..." I begin

"No Kat. That's your problem you won't leave me alone. You're so annoying and stupid just hop off my dick for a second please. Let me live my life without you bothering me, gosh." He yells

"Okay." I say trying to hide my face as I walk out the room.

"Kat.." I hear him say before I close the door.

I walk back into the kitchen where Bryant and Grayson are still sitting at the counter.

"Where you going Kat Kat?" Grayson says

"Uh I think I'm just going to go home." I say hiding my face so they can't see the tears in my eyes.

"I'll walk you back." He says standing up.

"No it's fine. It's only down the street." I say almost running to the door

"Well you almost got kidnapped on the way here so I think I should walk you home." He laughs

"No Grayson. Please I'll be fine just stay here." I say as I slam the door behind me.

I practically run home. I try not to think but as always, my mind gets the best of me. I don't know what I did wrong. I get home in less than three minutes. When I walk inside I go straight to my room and close the door. I don't cry, I just think for what feels like forever until someone knocks on my door.

"Hey Kat. The twins wanna go now so come on." Maddy says

"Actually, I'm not feeling well, just go ahead maybe next time." I smile weakly.

"Oh okay. Feel better. Love ya." She says before shutting the door.

I fall asleep before I can really do anything else that night. I don't know what everyone is doing right now but I hope they're having fun. Especially Ethan. I hope he's very happy right now. I lose my train of thought and fall asleep.

*****

I wake up to a knock on my bedroom door. I groan and look at my clock. Only 9:00pm. I slept in my underwear and a crop top I figured I wouldn't be out at all so I got ready for bed a bit early.

"Uh come in." I say sitting up

"Hey." Grayson says opening the door.

"Hi Gray Gray. Whatcha doing here?" I smile

"Just wanted to check on you. I heard you weren't feeling well." He says sitting down on the bed next to me

"Thanks Grayson I've just had a lot on my mind."

"Yeah do you need to talk about it?" He says taking my hand

"Not really. Uhm how long are you staying?" I ask looking at our hands

"Might leave soon." He says. I can feel him staring at me so I look up at him.

"Would you wanna stay the night? I mean, I'd just like someone here I guess." I smile

"Course I would." He tells me, "Scoot over."

I move to the side and pull back the covers as he takes off his shirt. Wow I've never seen a body more perfect than this. He must've seen me staring because he crawls under the sheets immediately after. He stretches his arm out and I rest my head in the crook of his neck and I put my right leg over his. He pulls me closer and strokes my arm. I put my right arm on his chest and he takes my hand. This seems so perfect. I don't know how all this happened but I don't want it to end.