no control | dolan twins

thirteen

Ever since I told Becca that Ethan asked me to the formal, she has been begging to come here to help me find the perfect dress. I would never say no to my sister no matter how much I wanted to, so I agreed that today after her morning class she can drive over to ECU. She annoyingly told my parents that I have a "boyfriend" at school, and that's all they've been asking me about.

I guess Ethan asking me to be his date was indicating I'm his girlfriend? I still have no idea if we're official or not, all I know is he's been extremely sweet to me these last few days. Grayson has missed the past two psychology classes and has been kind of distant on campus.

I don't know what made him act this way, but deep down I still think it's cause of what happened. Walking into class today is the first time Grayson is actually sitting in his seat since last week. I inhale a deep breath as I slowly take my spot next to him. I take out my binder and place it down on my desk. For some reason I can feel an anxiousness inside of me.

It's almost like I'm waiting for him to call me princess or say something obnoxious, but he doesn't. I don't know what it is about him that makes me feel this way. Without looking at him, I simply lift my head up and let out a sigh.

"You're back." I mumble, loud enough for him to hear me.

He doesn't turn to look at me, he keeps his eyes straight like he always does. "Professor dick head called my dad or else I wouldn't be here."

"Why have you been avoiding class?" I can't help but ask.

"Why does it concern you?" He harshly replies. There's the Grayson I know and hate.

I don't give him an answer right away. My mind is racing with things I want to say to him. "The real question is why are you avoiding me?" I keep my eyes on the chalkboard, not wanting to face him.

He begins to mock me with a laugh. "Why the hell do you care if I avoid you?"

"So you are avoiding me." I finally turn my head to look at him.

"God, no I'm not. You act as if you're very significant to my life." He rolls his eyes, still not making eye contact with me.

"Things are just weird between us, and you know it." I'm done walking on eggshells, it's time to finally address the awkwardness.

"No they aren't." He quickly replies.

I take in a deep breath, feeling myself become more demanding. "You tried to kiss me, why?"

"Cause you wanted me to." He shrugs his broad shoulders.

"No I didn't."

"Then why didn't you stop me?" He finally turns to face me. He angrily clenches his jaw as his brown orbs stare into my green ones.

"You caught me off guard." I raise my voice a bit, but not too loud. I don't want the entire class to hear this conversation.

"If your roommate didn't walk in, what do you think was going to happen?" He scoffs at me.

"You know I'm with Ethan, why would you even try to kiss me?" I go back at him, getting angrier by the second.

"Why didn't you push me away?" His voice is aggressive as he cocks his head. My body suddenly freezes, I feel like I'm unable to even go back at him. Why didn't I push him away? Not responding is clearly giving him satisfaction. "You aren't fooling anyone, princess."

"Yeah, well neither are you asshole." I cross my arms over my chest as I turn away from him.

Professor Anderson finally begins class and I don't look at Grayson the rest of it. He gets me so mad, it's a feeling I can't even describe. The time goes by quickly for once, and when class is over I rise out of my seat before Grayson can.