Emily's POV*
We got back to the twins house about an hour later. Grayson parked the car and undid his belt. I ran my fingers through my messy hair.
I'm a mess.
I undid my belt and I was about to reach for the handle Grayson stopped me. "No, wait!" He said and quickly swung open his door.
He jogged around to my side of the car and opened the door for me. I rolled my eyes playfully and gave him a smile. "What a gentleman" I said and his cheeks heated up.
He shut the car door and grabbed my hand. We walked into the house and were greeted by Emma, James and Bryant sitting in the living room with Ethan and Madison.
Madison still had that look on her face that she had the night her dad died.
She's empty.
She heard us coming in and looked up at us. We locked eyes and I gave her a small smile which she returned.
Emma saw us and immediately got up off the couch. Grayson let go of my hand and she embraced me in a tight hug.
"How have you been?" She asked me. "Honestly, terrible" I replied and she gave me a simpathetic look. James hugged me after and so did Bryant.
We all sat down on the couch and began talking about random things. I didn't say much, just stared at the floor.
There was nothing to say. I killed Madison dad. I didn't deserve happiness right now.
"Um Mads" I said quietly causing her head to shoot up. Her blue eyes landed on me. She raised a questioning eyebrow.
"Can we talk" I mouthed and she nodded. "Alone" I added. She stood up. "Me and Emily will be right back" she said with a small smile.
That's the first time I heard her speak in days.
My lips curved upwards slightly. She grabbed onto my hand and pulled me out of the room. We went outside and the warm air hit my face.
She sat down on one of the sun beds and looked up at me. I quietly sat down across from her.
"Mads-" she cut me off. "Don't say it" she said. I gave her a confused look. "What do you mean?" I asked her.
"I overheard your conversation with Grayson" she breathed out. "It's not your fault" she said and I shook my head.
"But I was the one who went to the party with Brandon. I was the one who got drunk and bumped into Brianna. I was the one who told her about me and Grayson" I said.
"But she was the one who told your dad. See Em, it's not your fault" she said to me.
"No matter how my times someone says that to me, I'll still feel like it is. I'm just gonna have to live with that" I sighed.
She sat over beside me and leaned her head on my shoulder. "Well, I don't think it's your fault" she said and I smiled lightly. "Thanks mads" I said.
"So tell me. How are you really?" I asked Madison. I already know the answer to that. "I feel like shit" she admitted honestly.
"I know the feeling" I said. "We'll get through it together" I swung my arm around her.
***
"Hey, we were gonna go out for ice cream. You girls coming?" Ethan yelled from the back door.
Both of us turned our heads. I look at Madison and she nodded. "Yeah" I said. We walked up to Ethan and he kissed Maddie on the cheek.
He looked at me and held his arms out for a hug. I smiled and through my arms around him. "I have talked to you in ages" he said once we parted.
"Yeah. Sorry, that's my fault" I said and he shook his head. "Why don't we go get ice cream and then finish high school musical once we're done. Considering I fell asleep halfway through last time" he said and I laughed.
"Sure E. We can do that" I said and he swung his arm around me. We walked out to the living room where everyone was waiting for us.
"You ready?" Grayson asked, wrapping his arms around my waist. I nodded and smiled. He smiled at me and then grabbed his keys from his back pocket.
"Let's go" he said.
***
"Text me tomorrow. We can finally hang out" I said to Emma and she chuckled. "Yes finally" she laughed.
"I'll see you tomorrow then" she winked at me causing me to roll my eyes. "See ya" I smiled and walked over to Grayson.
"Where did Ethan and Maddie go?" I asked Grayson, who was leaning against his car. He looked up from his phone once he heard me coming and
gave me a smile, showing his teeth.
"Him and Mads went somewhere with James, Bryant and Emma. But I wanted to talk to you alone" he said and I raised an eyebrow.
"Don't worry it's good news" he laughed, opening the passenger door for me. I chuckled lightly and got in the car.
He jogged around to his side and quickly got in. He started the car and pulled out of the parking lot. He speeded down the street causing me to laugh.
"Gray, what's the rush?" I laughed at him. A small grin formed on his lips. "I just want to tell you my news" he glanced at me. I jokingly rolled my eyes.
The whole car ride I had a nervous feeling in my stomach. I couldn't help it. I was eager to know what Grayson wanted to tell me.
He pulled into his house and parked the car. We both got out of the car, shutting the door behind us.
He grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me inside. I laughed again as we made our way to his room.
We hurried into his room and I flopped down on the bed. "Okay now spill" I smiled at him. His facial expression dropped.
He seemed nervous. "Emily. I want you to meet my parents"
