meant to be // grayson dolan

eight

It's 12 am. All the teachers are sleeping. And we should be sleeping. But Vicky and I are wide awake.

"Call me or text me if one of the teachers decides to check on us, even if I don't think that'll happen," I whispered and she nodded her head.

"Okay. I will. Say hi to your father from me!"

"Alright. Bye!"

I grab my phone and wallet and put them in separate pockets of my jean jacket. I slowly open the door and check the floor. Nobody was there. Perfect.

I close the door behind me without making any noise. As I was walking downstairs, I heard a bunch of people running and chuckling. I look up and see a few teenagers in their swimsuits and towels. Then, I notice Grayson. Of course he's with them.

"Where are you going?" I asked him and he stopped to talk to me.

"To the pool. Wanna come?"

I try to keep my eyes on his face, even though his abdomen was right in front of me. Oh, dear Lord, why is he so hot?

"I can't. I'm going to the hospital."

"In the middle of the night? In New York. Absolutely not. You're not going alone. Do you know how many freaks are on the streets this late?" aww, he is concerned about my safety!

"Well, none of the teachers wanted to take me there, so..." I lifted my shoulders and hands in indifference and he chuckled.

"Wait here. I'm going with you."

"What about the pool?"

"I have a pool in my backyard."

"Good point."

He runs back up and I wait for him on the stairs between the second and third floors. Five minutes later, he's back and fully clothed.

"Let's go!" he muttered and I followed him.

There was just the door guy. He asked us where we're going and I panicked. He knew we were on the school trip. Our teachers made clear that we are not allowed to leave the hotel during the night.

Suddenly, Grayson grabs my hand and my whole body shivers. I look up at him in confusion, but he only winks at me, then turns back to the door guy.

"Look, man. I just want to take out my girl and show her the town. It's our two years anniversary and I planned a whole trip during the night because that's the best part of New York." he sounded just like David Dobrik when he tries to blindfold people. So innocent, yet so full of lies! He is such a good actor!

"Aren't you from the school trip?"

"Yeah, we are, but-"

"I'm sorry. Strict orders. I can't let you out unless one of your teachers is with you."

Fuck. I hate this door guy.

"Okay. We understand. Thank you for your time."

As he was turning around, he tripped on his own feet and lost his balance. The door guy caught him before he hit the floor.

"Thanks, man," Grayson said and got back on his feet.

"Be more cautious next time!"

We turn around and head to the stairs.

"What are we gonna do? I have to visit my dad," I muttered and he put a finger to his lips.

"When I 'fell', I took his keys. We're getting out through the back door."

"Oh my God, you're a genius!" I clapped my hands quietly and he laughed.

"I know I am."

We sneak to the kitchen. I turn on the flash on my phone, then walk right behind Grayson. We get safely to a door, and he takes out a chain of keys. He tries half of them until he manages to unlock the door.