Strange Love

Chapter 8: Excuses

Your POV
It's been 2 weeks since mine and Ethan's blow up, and let's just say, things haven't gotten any better between us. He hangs out with Grayson and I, but only not to make things awkward, but it still is. Ironic huh?

I'm not sure if Grayson has picked up on our attitude or not, but the tension is definitely there. But it's weird though, Ethan isn't even being a dick or anything, he's just isolated.

But why did he get so upset when I said all that? It's been boggling my mind all this time, and deep down I think I know. Deep down, somewhere.

I just don't want to know. I don't want to know if he has any feelings for me, but he obviously has some form of feelings for me in order to react the way he did. Right?

After all, it could've just been a 'spur of the moment' kind of thing. It WAS hot in the sauna, and we were both exhausted from a workout; our minds were whacked. He couldn't possibly have feelings for me.

Great, now I'm making up excuses. Why can't I just except the fact that Ethan might have feelings for me? And I, him? Wait! I don't have feelings for him. Or, maybe I do? Ugh! I don't know...

"You okay? You seem like you're in a trance there!" Grayson giggled.

Oh shit! I was so lost in thought, I forgot I was out with the twins. We decided to go laser tagging. You know, revisiting our childhood and such.

"I'm sorry. There's been a bit on my mind lately." I sighed.

"I bet." Ethan whispered to himself. Not very well may I add.

"Come on! The game 's about to start!" Yelled Grayson as he entered the obstacle course.

"Hold on a sec! We're-" I said as he disappeared into the room.
"...coming." I finished.

I turned around and saw that Ethan was struggling to strap on his vest, so I walked towards him to help.

"Do you need h-"

"I'm fine." Ethan spouted.

He backed away still struggling, twisting and pulling on the straps. He took a deep breath and sighed. He slowly turned his head towards me and walked over.

"Yes I need help." He muttered.

I smirked at him, expecting a response, but I got nothing. I sighed and helped him put his vest on. Once I finished tying the straps, I tapped on him to let him know I was done. Seconds after, he just walked away.

"What have I gotten into?" I whispered to myself.

I jogged to the room, expecting to be attacked by Ethan. I burst inside and take cover behind obstacle pieces. I quickly scan the area to make sure it's safe to continue on inside the room. As I took a few steps deeper I heard a barely audible sigh.

I jerked my head behind me and saw Grayson smirking at me. I acted in seconds and jumped behind the nearest obstacle piece. I turn back around, aimed for Grayson's chest and shoot.

"Aww y/n!" He giggled.

"I told you I am the best." I gloated.