cold | e.d

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"And she fell flat on her face!" My mom burst out, making the parents laugh. Even Cameron chuckled a little.

I burnt up in embarrassment, remembering how I walked the catwalk for a runway and fell last year. It was mortifying and extremely painful.
"Thanks mom, opening already closed wounds." I laughed, messing with my hair.

She winked and carrying on chatting comfortably. I really needed to go to the bathroom though.

"Oh excuse me Lisa, can I please excuse myself and use your bathroom?" I chipped in before they got into another deep conversation.

"Of course sweetie. Ethan, show her where the bathroom is please." She looked over at him and he rolled his eyes, putting his drink down and standing up.

He waited for me to get up and readjust myself before following.

I wanted to start a conversation because I hadn't spoken to him at all tonight, I'd only seen him speak to Grayson. "So, Ethan-"
"Yeah..No. The bathroom is there." He pointed to the door and shook his head. 

"Oh, okay." I stepped in and did my business, no problems. 
When I stepped out he was still there, probably because he didn't want me to get lost or get shouted at by his mom for leaving me.

"I was going to say tha-"
"Take my hint. No." He rudely interrupted me, but not in a malicious tone, just assertive.

"Why are you so cold?" I asked him, putting my hand on my hip.

"So I never have to deal with things like this." He turned and stopped, moving his finger between us both.

"Deal with what?" 

"My point exactly. No." He turned back and walked into the room, everyone still speaking. 

Grayson looked over and I could tell Ethan mouthed something because right when he sat down, Grayson's head shot to his ear.

I had to walk past them and to the other side of the table. 
"Why is your brother so.. abrupt?" I didn't want to be rude when I asked Cameron but she just laughed.

"You mean why is he a dickhead? Yeah, it's his status in school. He doesn't speak to many people, only girls who are hot and guys who are popular. So many people try to but get shut down. Fast." 
"That's odd. So he just chooses who he wants to talk to depending on how popular you are?" I was shocked, not actually thinking this was something I'd have to deal with ever in highschool.

I thought it was just a stereotype thing, something made for films.

"Yeah. Grayson isn't as popular but I think it's because he doesn't take the bad boy roll like Ethan."
I nodded and looked over, to find Grayson looking at me. He avoided eye contact, moving his gaze to Ethan again.

"Is everyone finished? You can all move to the living room if you'd like." Lisa stood up, smiling. 

I thanked her and stood up, pulling my phone out from my back pocket.
"Hey, take our numbers!" Cameron and Faye took my phone and punched in their numbers.

I went back to what I was doing, walking round the table. Somehow, I walked straight into Ethan again.
"You really need to fucking watch where you walk." He scolded, whipping around and into the living room.

"What is your problem?" I spoke up, making him spin back to me. Everyone had left the room so he stepped back in, shutting the door.

"Watch your tone." He growled at me, crossing his arms.

"What the fuck are you going to do about it?" I pressed, seeing what the big deal was about.

He grabbed my waist and pushed my against the wall, his right hand locked nicely around my throat.
"This prove to you what I'd do, lovely?" He mumbled dangerously in my ear.

"No, not really." I laughed, unfazed. 

He squeezed my neck, choking me. I wasn't frightened, merely amused. "Oh yes, harder!" I acted, rolling my eyes back as if I was getting turned on.

He let go and pushed me away, frowning. "Freak." He opened the door and put on a fake smile for everyone in the room, shutting the door on me.
I gave it a few seconds, adjusting myself and as I walked through, I was putting on lip gloss.

Ethan stared at me, scowling.
"Mom, I really need to get home. As much as I'd love to stay, I have an assignment due tomorrow and I want to make a good first impression at school." I was always a teachers pet, working hard to be liked by every teacher to keep my grades up.

Ethan scoffed loudly and my eyes shot to him, sending death glares.
"I'm sure you can stay for a bit longer Kendra. I'll write a note if needs be." My mom loves mingling, so was not ready to go home.

I was lying anyway, I just didn't want to stay knowing that I had to be around someone that possibly hated me now. I accepted her wishes though, sitting down next to Grayson.
"What's your snapchat?" He said, pulling up his.

I wrote it in and added him quickly.
"Want it E?" Grayson said, holding my bitmoji down and readily sharing it.
"No." He said bluntly.

"That wasn't what you were saying bef-"
"Shut the fuck up." Ethan stood up and walked out, pissed off.

I couldn't help but laugh though, and Grayson joined in.
"Ethan! Where are you going?" Lisa shouted for him, annoyed.

"My room!" He shouted back.
"Not good enough! Get back down here." He shortly came back, acting like a child.

"Ethan, behave." Sean said, backing Lisa.
I smirked, loving him being told off. He needed to be put in place.

I decided to text Grace, thinking back on what my mom said before we came into the house.

Me: mom said I could have a party in the new house. Bring some friends from school and I'll get some people from mine. ;) xx

Grace: Fuck yeah I'll let people know. How about instead I come down to yours this weekend? xx

Me: Yeah we can have it this weekend xx

"Party? Huh. Be careful." Cameron said, reading the text.
"I will don't worry." I smiled at her and started going through photos of myself that I could post on my instagram.

I felt Grayson lean over to Ethan and say something quietly, so I just assumed he was just talking about me. I flicked off it and turned to my mom, tapping my wrist.

She rolled her eyes but nodded, giving in.
"Unfortunately we're going to have to say goodnight, only because Kendra will kill me if she doesn't get the work done." She stood up and hugged everyone. I courteously said goodbye then turned to the twins. Grayson winked and waved and Ethan kept still, staring me out.

I shrugged and waved at Grayson, leaving the house. Now I just needed to get the week over and get ready for this party.

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