Truth | e.d

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(Grayson's P.O.V. )

As I stood face to face with the mirror I glanced at my phone wondering if I should confront ethan or not

But I didn't say anything because peyton was smiling for the first time in a while and this time she means it

"Hey breakfast is ready, try not to stink up the bathroom" I could hear her mock me

A small laugh came out and I flushed the toilet making it seem like I used it and walked out

"I almost thought you died" she smiled at me while handing me a plate

"Looks good" my eyes couldn't leave hers

Our eyes finally left each others while I focused on eating my breakfast

Silence took over and I didn't want to ruin it but I needed answers on where me and peyton stood

"So.. do you mind if I ask you something?" The words bursted out of me

She put her fork down and glanced in my direction

"Uh.. sure go ahead" she sounded worried and confused

The words where stuck in my throat they wanted to come out but I said something else instead

"How are you such a good cook" I wanted to punch myself

She laughed it off

"Shut it I'm not that great" her voice trailed off as she started to eat again

Finally I couldn't sit here wondering anymore

"What's going on with us" I almost shouted

I was worried that I just ruined our friendship but even worse her relationship with ethan

"G-gray" she mumbled

She looked around the kitchen like she was trying to find the right words to say

But her face told me she couldn't find any

"Peyton? All I need to know is if you share the same feelings I do then we can be more than what we are now" my band brushed against her shoulder

Her eyes locked on my hand and then to the table

"Everything is so weird and messed up right now I dont even know how I feel about myself" she tried to explain

I nodded my head trying not to push on the subject anymore

"Look just forget it" a fake smile popped on my face

She gave me one back before reaching for her plate and making her way to the sink

"I um.. I'm going to take a shower" the words rushed out

I didnt have enough time to say anything since she bolted out of the kitchen and up to her bathroom

(Peyton's P.O.V. )

Feelings were boiling up inside me ready to come out and face him but I knew it was wrong

I was in love with ethan and grayson doesnt seem to understand that

Dont get me wrong grayson is such a great guy and he would make any girl happy

But that girl isnt me, I fall for the horrible guys who came treat woman right

And the ones who go crawling to their friends and knocking them up not knowing that they knocked them up

My head began to spin as I turned on the hot water letting the bathroom steam up

The mirror quickly became foggy from the warmth of the water

My skin became sweaty from sitting there in the steam like a sana

I reached for my phone and saw a few missed calls from ethan and 3 voice mails

So my dumbass plays them

"Hey baby, please pick up I know I've made the worst mistake of my life but I didnt even have sex with her so I dont understand how this was possible"

Hearing the first one felt like a small stab to the chest

So I decided to move on to the next

"Seriously were playing this game now, I dont get how can ignore my calls like this.. can you at least tell me what we are" He sounded drunk

So I continued

"Fine I get it, continue to ignore me but at least hear me out..You mean the world to me peyton, I never wanted to hurt you and if I have to do anything to gain your trust back and to win you back then I'll do whatever It takes.. I need you"

Finally my heart felt stabbed by his words

A tear fell from my eye and I wanted nothing more than to break down and fall apart

But I wasnt going to do that, I quickly deleted the messages and removed my clothes to take a shower

That was until grayson came knocking on the door

"Can we talk please" he husky voice called from the other side of the door

"Why" I started to make my way into the shower

"Please peyton" he begged

I rolled my eyes as the hot water touched my skin I rubbed my eyes and responded

"Fine but make it quick"

The door opened and when he closed it the curtains of the showers caught the breeze revealing a small part of me to grayson

My cheeks began to blush so I quickly grabbed the curtain and yanked it shut

"I like you and I know you like ethan that's how it usually goes for me. But he hurt you so many times and yet you stick with him, so all I'm asking is for you to give me a chance" his soft voice made me smile

Every inch of my body was ready to jump on him and make it happen but my brain was telling me not to

I was in a conflict and the only way to solve it was the only way I knew best