Can't Remember To Forget You | Grayson Dolan

2.

My condition is getting better and better everyday thanks to the medication I take. I start remembering some stuff about my life , some memories, different things about me, but again not as much as I would like. The first few weeks when I got out of the hospital my mom would like me to stay more at home, not meet so many different people and get used to my old life again, gladly now she got out the "control freak" state and gave me more freedom. Me and Cameron have spent every free minute together. I even actually got to remember some things from before , like the way every Friday we go on a date or how much of a movie maniac Cameron is. If I have to be honest I really like Cameron and feel good with him.

"So, sleeping beauty.. what do you want us to do today? " Cameron put his arm around my shoulders.

"I don't know. Let's get out of the house. It's been weeks since I got out the hospital , I want to go outside , meet people .. I feel like a prisoner in here."

"Okay, how about we meet up with a very dear friend of ours?" Camron suggests

"Like who? Please let's not be someone who will freak out when they see me. I'm still not ready for this."

"Grayson?"

"The guy from the photo? I would like that. We look close." Too close if you ask me. Every time I look at the photo and see the way that Grayson guy looks at me it gives me a weird feeling.

"Wait here.. I will call him. He will be glad to see you, he misses you too." Cameron got up from the sofa and went to call Grayson.

I admit I got a little nervous. I don't know why and what was the so odd thing about this Grayson , but I got a feeling that something was wrong or I am just probably still not comfortable with people who claim to know me and me not remembering a thing about them. I went up to my room to have a real quick shower and change into something more appropriate for going out.. finally.

"Yo, babe.. Grayson is meeting us at the basketball court in 20 minutes. Hurry up!"

I tried to be as fast as I can, but that was kind of hard because I really wanted to look healthy and ready to re-meet my friends. The feeling it's so weird, it is like being born again , like god is giving you a second life, a second chance .. but for what? What was wrong with my life before that?

"I am ready!" I shouted while getting down the stairs.

"Aw, you look nice. " Cam smiled at me and leaned for a kiss. I quickly pecked his lips and we exit the house. The first few day after I got out the hospital getting into a car was stressful for me, it made me feel anxious, but I needed to get over those feelings because I should not let my fears get into me and my life.

And there was the moment we arrived at the basketball court. There were two boys playing ball.

"So, the guy in the red jersey is Ethan, Grayson's twin brother. And the guy in the blue one is Gray.. you can tell them apart-"

"The earrings." I cut Cameron off. " Remember how I noticed Grayson's one on the photo?"

"Yeah.. ugh I hate that earring" Cam laughs.. I actually liked it.

"Yeah.." we got out of the car and Cam took my hand when we headed to the court.

And there it was. Tension and anxiety were attacking me so hard I felt like I couldn't even breath. The two boys turned their heads in our direction. Mine and Grayson's eyes locked the minute they found each other. It was strange , I was so interested in this boy I couldn't remember. I had a strange feeling when it comes to the friend relationship him and I shared. The few seconds we had until we finally stood up in front of each other felt like ages. I wanted to be closer , I wanted the distance to disappear. I was excited.

"Oh Lauren, you got even more beautiful. The beauty sleep worked ?" The guy in the red jersey joked. Ethan , right?

"Stop it Ethan.. it's too soon." Cameron pushed his arm

"No, don't , it's okay." I laugh "Yeah I had a good sleep, now I don't even want to look at a bed."

"Oh, God , thank you.. she didn't lose her sense of humor. Not like this one. " Ethan pointed at Cameron.

Grayson kept his eyes on me. He still hasn't said anything. I looked at him ready to say hi and then when I was just about to open my mouth, he came closer.

"Lauren.." a little smile broke his serious expression, he sounded little nervous pronouncing my name as if he would breakdown in tears every moment , but no sign of any kind of feelings were written on his face.

"Grayson. " I smiled back at him. I was not sure exactly what to say, I was so focused on him that I even forgot that there were people around us.

"Dramatic way to say hello. " Cam ruined the moment between us. "Should we go and get coffee, have a chat? "

"I would love that. You down? " Ethan looked at Grayson who still hasn't broke our eye contact.

"Sure. I'm driving. " Grayson passed by us and head towards the car.

"Sorry about that guys.. I don't know what's wrong with him today" Ethan apologized and went after Grayson.

"You know.. Grayson was shocked when you got into the car accident. You and him weren't very close, like him and I but he was very concerned because of my emotional breakdowns all the time." Cameron said to me when we headed towards our car. We drove for a while and end up in a small cafeteria. Cameron and Ethan went for the coffees, while me and Grayson tried to find a free table.

"so.. how's .. how's your head ?" Grayson suddenly spoke out of no where.

"Um fine.. from time to time I have headaches and I still struggle with my memory since I-"

"Since you lost it. You don't remember anything ?"

"Not everything. I remembered my mom and dad, and Cam helped me remember some stuff."

"I'm sorry, Lorra.. I really am-"

"Lorra ?" I cut Grayson off, because I was surprised with the unfamiliar name he called me.

"Yeah.. I used to call you Lorra.. shorten from Lauren, but if you don't like it anymore , I won't."

"No, it's okay. I just didn't know."

Cameron and Ethan came back with the coffees and sit down next to us.

"Here ya goo.. long macchiato." Cameron put a cup of coffee in front of me.

"Thanks, but I will return it.. The long macchiato is strong and drinking-"

"Drinking strong coffee after 3 pm will keep you awake for too long and ruin your sleep schedule." Grayson said and it got me shook. How did he know what was I about to say ? For a guy I wasn't closed with , he impressed me. Grayson just smiled and gave me his espresso.

I felt a connection on a very high coffee level.