The Switch | e.d. + g.d.

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Andy's POV

Heartless is one word I would use to describe Ethan.

The past 4 years haven't been the best but this time he really hurt me. All the pranks and teasing never really got to me but making me into a laughing stock in front of the whole senior class was too far. My first party and he just had to ruin it for me. God, graduation can't be any closer. I can't wait to be done with that hell hole that some call a school.

I wasn't really paying attention to where I was walking but I had too much on my mind to care.

Goosebumps started to raise on my skin and I started to regret not bringing a hoodie.

Headlights brightened the the street and the car slowed next to where I was walking. The window rolled down reveling a stressed Ethan.

"Andrea.."

"No don't. I can't handle anymore of you tonight. You got what you wanted." I sniffled looking flustered with cheeks stained with tears.

"Im sorry okay, just get in. I can take you home." He seemed genuine but I just don't trust him.

I stayed silent not daring to look at him and increased my pace straight ahead.

"Damn it just get in the car!" All the sincerity depleted from his tone startling me and making me stop.

"Im not gonna do anything." He spoke his voice became soft again. Wow he actually sounds like he cares.

Screw it. I really need a ride home and thats it.

My head lowered in defeat and I hesitantly got in the car.

He still remained parked next to the curb, the both of us sitting in silence. I swear the tension could be cut with a knife.

"I really am sorry." He said plainly handing me a hoodie that seemed to be one if his. I don't know what it meant but I couldn't help but maybe think he might have a heart after all.

"Just take me home" I huffed "please.."

We were once again sitting in silence as he started driving and I am perfectly fine with not talking to him. His presence alone made me uneasy.

"Are you okay?" He broke the silence once again.

I don't know what happened but it was like a switch went off. Pissed was an understatement.

"Oh my god we are not doing this. No I am not okay! You completely humiliated me in front of every one!" My voice rose and the heat in my cheeks burned.

His features stirred in disbelief. "Stop being so dramatic. I said sorry!" An equal amount of anger radiated from his voice.

"Sorry doesn't fix anything, pull over now I can't even stand to be near you." I snarrled but he kept on driving. We were now going through downtown and only a few miles from my neighbor hood.

"I said pull over!" but he wasn't listening. His knuckles were white from gripping the wheel so hard out of frustration.

I did the only thing that made sense to me to get out of the car. I opened the passenger door making him swerve and come to a harsh halt.

"Are you crazy? Get back in the car!" Im sure there would be steam coming out of his ears if it were possible.

"Fuck off" I replied making my own way home.

I heard the sound of his tires screech as he speed away. Gosh I hate him. what did I ever do to him to deserve such cruelness and resent. Sometimes I just wish we could just be friends and get over all this mess. But all I could possibly want right now is my bed and its a straight shot if I go through the old part of downtown.

This place was for sure creepy late at night. There were no working street lamps and I was definitely starting to get a cold, love that. Hating the idea I decided to put on Ethan's hoodie. It was quite large on my small frame and smelt of his cologne.

Walking past the large fountain I noticed a old man sitting on the edge who looked to be homeless.

Don't make eye contact.

Don't make eye contact.

Oh my god he made eye contact.

"Rough night?" startled by his voice I stopped my movements.

"yeah um..you saw that?" I laughed nervously.

surprising me he laughed back "boyfriend?"

"um...yeah, we just had a small argument but he should be back any minute." lying straight through my teeth I added a friendly smile. No way am I letting this strange man know im out here alone at 2am.

"Didn't look like one. You guys argue a lot?" He knew. What the fuck?

"He's an idiot but he'll be here soon." I replied quickly wanting to get away from this man as soon as possible.

"Ever wish you guys could just work things out?"

"yeah listen I really got to go he's probably waiting on me and he knows where I am so-" I rushed being completely sketched out but he cut me off.

"wish on it" he pulled out a coin from his worn jacket.

I forced a smile and cautiously took the coin from his hand.

"They say that at this hour the right wish made at this fountain will set you free." okay? odd. I've never heard that in my life.

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

I wish things were different

My small fist gave the coin a light squeeze and tossed it in.

"Well it was nice to meet you..."

"Mr. Creedy." he finished for me giving me a knowing smile.

Ethans POV

Why is she so stubborn? I don't get it.

I owed it to Grayson for the sake of our relationship to try and make things right.

"damn it." My tires screeched as I made a harsh u-turn.

I parked where she had gotten out and started waking to when she may have gone.

My eyes wandered to see if Andy was near by but no luck. I made my way to the old fountain deciding on whether or not to give up when I noticed a coin that didn't look like a regular coin.

I scoffed and closed my eyes with the coin in my fist.

I just wish things were better

Taking a deep sigh I tossed it in.

I text Grayson for her number shortly after I left and decided to shoot her a text.

Andrea: Did you make it home?

read 2:21am

I rolled my eyes in annoyance. No reply... what a shocker. Assuming that was a 'yes' I started to make my way home but not without driving past Andy's house to make sure she actually got there.

There was a light on seen through her bedroom window making me relax a little.

It's been a long night for sure.

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Thank you for reading! I still have no idea what I doing. Pray for me. Its about to get weird ;)

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