Three stages of grief.
3. Bargaining👥
{3rd POV }
They finally arrive home to find their parents rushing around cleaning the house. Grayson aids Ethan with the groceries bringing them to the kitchen. Instead of going up allowing his mother to cook, Ethan begins to cook. Watching from afar as he was about to go upstairs he glides over to help Ethan.
Ethan glances from his peripheral vision watching as Grayson washes his hands. Disregarding his presence he walks off bending down to grab the supplies. Standing up again just to brush his behind on Grayson. He flips his figure around glaring as Grayson looks in the other direction.
"I know what you're doing." Ethan scoffs as he walks over to get a pot. He fills it up with water placing it on the stove to allow it to boil. Grayson shrugs in response and watching as Ethan grabs the meat. Instead of aiding Ethan with cooking he changes his mind and goes to help their parents.
A few minutes pass and the pasta is almost finish. Ethan sits on his phone casually checking the oven timer from time to time. Grayson sits across from him drinking a bottle of water glancing at him. Another Domino Effect. The timer begins to squeal causing Ethan to jump up to his creation.
Grabbing oven mitts he opens the oven taking out the large pan. He places the heated pan on the counter grabbing a knife. He carefully slices the pasta into equal amounts. "Smells Delicious." Grayson remarks from behind the boy. Walking over to him in quick strides. "Great because I needed a taste tester."
Ethan grabs a plate taking the tiniest bit of pasta placing it on his plate. Handing it to Grayson who examines the piece. He begins eating it as his eyes flutter shut. He grunts in pleasure sounding oddly pleasing. Ethan looks away from him placing the knife to the side. "Does it taste good?" Ethan questions meeting eye contact with Grayson.
Nodding his head quickly as he places the plate to the side. Ethan nods in content as he grabs some aluminum foil from the cupboard. Wrapping the dish before placing it aside. Their parents soon head downstairs assuring them that they'll finish up the food. Allowing the two teens to head upstairs.
Heading upstairs as Grayson walks over to his bed. Whilst Ethan crawls over to his facing the wall. They lay there in silence casually overhearing their parents laughter and muffled conversations. Grayson opens his mouth to speak but shuts it as Ethan flips around. They now face each other making exact eye contact. Grayson's hazel eyes piercing through Ethan's slightly darker ones.
"C-could you just explain this whole thing." Ethan stutters sighing and turning so he looks at the ceiling. He awaits Grayson's response. Grayson follows his actions looking over at his ceiling. He grabs his cellphone sitting up leaning over to hand it to Ethan. "Go through my messages with 'Anonymous', from the beginning." Grayson remarks as Ethan easily opens his phone with his added fingerprint.
Ethan reads everything.
Starting from the beginning.
Grayson explains everything.
Starting from the beginning.
Ethan sits up handing the phone to a disappointed Grayson. He stands up making Grayson flinch but relax once he sits near him. They sit there for awhile in a tense silence. "Wow." Ethan whispers underneath his breath. Grayson nods inaudibly. Ethan stands up with Grayson following his actions.
Ethan winces in pain as his fist comes into contact it'Grayson's shoulder. "That's for not telling me you were being blackmailed." He remarks throwing his body back on his bed. He lays motionless looking up at the ceiling. Grayson follows his actions laying exactly near him.
"So...do you forgive me?" Grayson questions Ethan looking over at him. Ethan turns looking at him making eye contact. Their faces way closer than Ethan would like. If one were to move the wrong way, their lips would unwillingly collide.
"I forgive you but not enough to date you again." Ethan states as Grayson slowly leans over. "You're going to have to prove that." He remarks patting the boys head and standing. Walking out of the room heading downstairs. Grayson sits up with a groan. Over thinking his actions and what he could do to fix this.
This was gonna take awhile....
Hmmm..
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