GIVE ME A CHANCE

I'M A MESS

We walk down the narrow steps and step outside into the lit up night streets of LA.
Grayson.. I say as we walk along the street.
Yeah Riley?
Why were you up at the rooftop as well?
It's gonna sound lame he laughs awkwardly.
No it won't, tell me I say as I punch his arm jokingly.
Fine, it's where I go to think about life and appreciate everything I have.
Aw graysonnn I say and make him go red. I never knew someone that looked like you could be all sappy I laugh.
Hey look here we are. He says to stop him from blushing.
So you're telling me you've taken me to a fro-yo store to help me appreciate life more? I say with a stern look on my face. I'm about to turn around but he grabs my arm.
Riley you said you'd give me a chance, so let me.
Fine I say and roll my eyes.
We enter the store and Grayson is greeted by a friendly looking couple.
Hey Grayson, how are you, is this your girlfriend?
We both laugh but Grayson goes red.
No Linda she's someone I met earlier and I had to take her to the best frozen yogurt place in LA.
Well you've come to the right place the lady smiles at me.
We order our fro yo and make our way to the most beautiful park. We sit on a bench and watch the sun go down.
My phone rings and oh no. Not him. Why is he calling me?
Aren't you gonna answer it? Grayson questions me.
Nah, no one important.
Are you sure? Because no one important is always someone important he smiles.
Just stop Grayson!
Oh I'm sorry Riley I didn't mean to upset you!
Just leave me alone! I shout at him.
He holds my hand but I let go.
Let go of my hand Grayson i shout again.
I look at him. I see the sad look in his eyes and I instantly feel bad.
I throw my head in my hands and start crying.
It's alright Riley, I'm here for you he says with a warming voice.
It's not alright though, I'm a mess I mumble through my hands.
It's gonna be okay he says and pulls me into a hug.