Time (Ethan Dolan)

Chapter 24 - Goodnight

"Who was that?" Hazel asks.

I put my phone back into my pocket as Hazel chose a movie. She sipped on red wine as the movie played. Her house was empty and quiet. Hazel sat beside me and I sat awkwardly, trying to move away before anything got heated.

"You okay?" She asks.

I nod. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Are you sure? Because, you're halfway across the room."

I laugh and I shake my head. "Nope, I'm fine."

Hazel moves closer to me and stares into my eyes.

"Do I make you nervous?"

"No, I just-I feel-"

Hazel laughs and places her hand on mine. "So, what do we do about the timing out situation?"

"Uh-I don't know."

Hazel laughs as she rubs my leg. "Aren't we together, forever and all that bullshit?"

I stand up and scratch my head. "I really better get going."

"Now?" She asks. "Sorry if I came off a little strong-"

"No." I say. "It's not you. I just over think a lot and I have a ton of homework to do."

I kiss her on the forehead and she smiles at me. "Ill text you."

Hazel nods and grab my keys.

Carson's P.O.V

James and I sat in his pool. We were laughing and playing around. It was really good fun. We hopped out and James gave me a towel. I dried off and he lead me back into his room, where he gave me clothes to sleep in.

"You sure you wanna stay?" James asks.

"Yeah." I reply. "Only if you want me to."

"I do." He says with smile. "You can have the bed tonight, ill sleep on the ground."

"I don't wanna kick you off your bed-"

"Carson, take the bed." He chuckles. "I'm fine on the floor."

I nod and I jump in. The darkness took over the room and it made me think. I had fun tonight. Being here with James was fun. But, I did miss Ethan. I miss him being my friend. I hope his time out was better than mine. Because he really does deserve the world. He is an amazing guy.

"Goodnight, Carson." James whispers.

"Goodnight."

I wonder what he's doing with her right now. Taking her to all the places we would go? I sure hope not. Those places were special. And just for him and I.