meant to be // grayson dolan

fourteen

Grayson's POV

“Then go out on a date with me,” I said and she stopped laughing, looking at me shocked and confused.

Well, good job, Grayson. You said that out loud. You ain't an idiot at all.

“What?”

“What?” I scratch the back of my neck, trying to make her change the subject.

“Did you just ask me out on a date?” she asked me, then my whole face started burning. Fuck, why am I thinking out loud?

“No, I did not.” my voice was high pitched and I closed my eyes. I need to control my voice when I lie.

“Yes, you did," she insisted, and I started smiling, looking at the ground. I was still all red.

“No, I did not.”

“Whatever you say, Grayson.”

Oh, fuck! Why am I thinking out loud? I am so, so stupid. Now she may think I like her.

And yeah, I do. She is gorgeous, funny, pretty, kind and so on. I've known her for ten years. I know her as well as I know myself. She is my best friend and my favorite person in the world, after my family. Of course I'd fall for her. She is flawless. And I'm not talking only about her appearance. I love her personality. She is kind, she is smart, and she likes to help people. She tries her best to spread only positivity in the world, and I need people like her in my life. As much as I tried not to fall in love with her, I just couldn't stop it. I guess Selena was right. The heart wants what it wants.

I love Kayla, and not only as a best friend or sister-from-another-mother. I love her more than just a friend.

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Kayla's POV

Grayson's been acting weirdly in the past few weeks. He's been more protective and more interested in my life. Also, he's been spending a lot more time with me. And yes, I find that weird, because it all started two weeks ago, when he accidentally asked me on a date. To be sincere, my feelings went wild. I don't know what's wrong. But I felt more attracted to Grayson than before. Is it normal to feel that for your childhood best friend?

I spent last weekend with my dad and brother. They helped me find the best costume for Halloween. I know, pretty late, considering that Halloween is tonight. But I wanted it to be a surprise to my friends and also, I wanted Gabe's opinion on costumes. So, I rented a Jesse Quick costume. But, the TV show version, because I didn't want to be inappropriate.

Tonight, there is a Halloween party at Grayson's house. Of course it is. Halloween is his favorite holiday. Even though it's not actually a holiday. Anyways. I'm going there with my baby. My punishment is over, so I can finally drive my car again.

I put on my costume and look in the mirror. With the mask on and the loose hair, you couldn't even say it was me. I can't wait to prank Grayson!

I hear a knock at my door, as I was brushing my hair. I yell a 'come in', then the door opens and I see my mom through the window.

“I like this costume. Who are you supposed to be?” she asked me, sitting down on my bed.

“Jesse Quick. She is a DC character. But, I chose the TV show version, because I didn't want to show off my legs," I explained and she chuckled.

“Honey, you're young. You have a beautiful body, you should take advantage of that before you get old," she said and my cheeks started burning.

I put the brush down and then the mask on. I check the clock and see it's exactly 7:26 pm. I should head to the party.