Chronicles of Living with Your Ex: A Grayson Dolan Fanfic

Change of Plans

CHARLOTTE'S POV

"What do you mean you decided to live with your mom?!" I jump up off my bed and start pacing. "I can't afford to pay rent, Bro. I am sorry. My job let me go, and my family invited me to stay at home with them." Brandi says as she looks down at her hands. I sit down next to her. "I understand. I am just bummed. Plus, now I have to go find a roommate. You know me, I suck at talking to people." She nodded, "You are not wrong there." I shove her over and we both start laughing.

***

Who would have thought that finding a roommate would be so hard? The only people who have answered my ads are people who I am not comfortable living with. Most of them are really nice, except for the guy who asked if we could share underwear. I lay back on my bed, and start binge watching Netflix. I am broken out of my trance when I see my phone light up nearly blinding me. I look to see that Kurt is calling me. I jump up immediately. Calm down, Charlotte. It is just Kurt. He only sees you as a friend. I answer trying to keep my composure.

Charlotte: "Hello?"

Kurt: "Hey Carol!"

Charlotte: "It's Charlotte, but okay! What's up?"

Kurt: "I heard you needed a new roommate!"

Charlotte: He wants to room with me!! "Yes, I do. Do you know anyone?"

Kurt: "As a matter of fact, I do. He said that he needs a place as soon as possible. He would be able to pay this month's rent portion, if he can move in by the end of this week."

Charlotte: "Yeah, you can move in! Brandi has already moved out her stuff."

Kurt: He starts laughing. "Not me. Grayson. I know you two have some history, but you guys are both desperate."

Charlotte: My face drops immediately when he said his name. "Grayson? As in, Grayson Dolan? My ex, Grayson Dolan?! What happened to him living with Ethan?"

Kurt: "That's why he is desperate. Ethan is moving to another college, and Grayson wants to stay to finish out his bachelor's. He needs your help, and you need his."

Charlotte: "I don't know we didn't end well."

Kurt: "Come on, for me?"

Charlotte: I blush, "Alright for you."

Kurt: "Thanks, Carol! I will tell him now! Bye!"

The line went dead before I could say goodbye. Why do I have a feeling I am going to instantly regret this?

***

Finally off from work. I can't wait to take a nice hot shower, and not have to see another person. I go inside my apartment to find it filled with boxes. What the fuck is all of this shit? I close the front door and hang my keys up. I follow the boxes leading to the second room in the apartment, besides mine. The door is slightly open, so I push it open all the way to reveal a shirtless douchebag, Grayson.

He looks up at me. "Great. You're here." He scoffs. I look behind and around me. Who is he talking to like that? "This is my place." He walks over to me. I hold my stance as we become chest to chest. Well, more like chest to face. He is at least a foot taller than me. He reaches out and puts a piece of hair behind my ear. It takes all of me not to react. He leans down and whispers in my ear, "Our place now, Babe." I bit my lip and blush. He starts laughing. "I see, I can still get a reaction out of you." He backs up and starts unpacking again. I shake my head. Fuck him. He knows that I fall for that shit every time.

I go into my room and lock the door. I go straight to my bed letting my mind wonder. Grayson and I didn't always hate each other. We got together the summer before Freshmen year of college. We met at orientation, and he asked for my number. We have similar interests and music tastes, but everything came crashing down two days before Junior year. We had just turned 2 years when I got a text from him telling me he cheated on me with two girls while getting drunk with his brother, Ethan. I told him before we got together that if he cheated on me, we are over. So, I broke up with him immediately. We have been broken up for almost a year. I do still miss him. He was my best friend. Whenever I am upset, still to this day, I want to call him. He was my number one supporter, and I was his. How am I going to be able to room with him?

A/N: I hoped you guys liked this chapter!! Thanks for everything!! -Krystal :)