Last stage of Grief.
5. Acceptance 😌
Three days after.
3rd POV.
They both slept in their own beds that day. Ethan hadn't responded to Grayson's previous question. They just went to sleep as per usual.
Grayson was the first to wake up and dress up. Soon after waking up Ethan so he could do the same. They no longer had the same tension as before. They were just...there.
However, they were still sort of attracted to one another. You would think that due to their backgrounds that at least one of them would move on. Incorrect.
Grayson was occupied to eat breakfast, because he needed the nutrients. Ethan, however decided to skip voluntarily. So he casually sat on the couch waiting for Grayson to finish his breakfast. "Ethan, you have to eat something." Grayson mumbles interrupting Ethan's thoughts.
He looks up from his phone, shuffling on the couch. "It's fine, I'm not hungry Gray." Ethan replied even if he was aware of Grayson's persistence. Grayson kept a straight face and stopped eating. He walked over to Ethan handing him the leftover plate of eggs.
Ethan looked up offended. "Not to be rude or anything but I don't like leftovers." Ethan replies taking ahold of the plate. Grayson smirked biting back a laugh. Ethan was confused for a minute before he understood. He casually rolled his eyes and allowed Grayson to announce the joke. "Technically, you do like leftovers because I was dating Mirabel before you."
Before Ethan could put the plate away he was stopped by Grayson. He looked up once again to be met with Grayson's intimidating stare. He shrunk mentally and lifted up the fork. "Ok, ok, I'll eat." Ethan mumbles lifting up the eggs to his mouth. He eats as much as little stomach can take before handing Grayson the plate. "Thanks." He murmurs walking past Grayson and to the door.
Grayson follows soon after as Ethan enters the car. Ethan begins driving to school. Although they weren't talking in the car, it was a comfortable silence.
Reaching the school, to find the same normal people there. Grayson walked by Ethan's side causing the attention of others. But not a lot. A surprise to the pair was the sight in front of them.
Bryce and Nick seemed to be in a quarrel. Grayson could care less. Ethan, however held some sort of friendship for the two. So he ran over to attempt to solve the problem. Nick had his arms crossed over his chest as he glared at his 'boyfriend'.
Bryce has a look of remorse and disgust plastered upon his face. Ethan intervened finally as Grayson followed behind him. Keeping his distance as he watched Ethan solve the issue.
"What's going on here?" Ethan questioned loud enough for the four to hear. Their attention was soon focused on Ethan as he awaited their response. Bryce's expression shifted into a small frown.
"I'm sorry Eth, but Nick is the source of all your problems." Bryce remarks distancing himself from Nick. Ethan's face contorts in confusion. His eyes trailing over to Nick. Who looked unbothered. "What do you mean?" Ethan mumbles looking between the two. Grayson gradually getting closer to the scene, ready to hurt someone.
"He was blackmailing Grayson when he was dating you." Bryce states pointing a finger at the culprit. Ethan snorts adjusting the straps on his book bag. "I already knew that." Ethan remarks. Everyone's jaw dropped including Grayson's.
(Authors Note: Surprise Surprise 😒)
"I traced the number and when I did, the numbers matched up to an area where Nick lives." Ethan stated blatantly. "So obviously it had to be Nick, I mean who else would be jealous over someone as dorky as Bryce." He finished as a smirk grew onto Grayson's face. That's why he needed my phone he thought.
"Wait, why didn't you say anything?" Grayson questioned inching closer to Ethan. "I mean, I didn't really see the need to. I didn't really care anymore. The past is the past. Plus, that's pretty delusional." Ethan giggles looking back up at a confused Bryce.
"I'm still so confused." Bryce stayed rubbing his temple. Grayson stood behind Ethan as he began to speak. "I'll explain it to you later but for now we're going to class and you can deal with Nick." He responded interlacing his hand with Grayson's. The two began walking in the direction of their class.
Ethan unknowingly kept their fingers entwined with Grayson as he kept forward. A low groan was heard from Ethan as he rubbed his face with his free hand. They finally reached the class entering it and sitting down. Grayson still kept his current seat next to Ethan.
The teacher walked in as class began. Ethan already had his binder out ready for whatever she had to give. Grayson leaned over tapping Ethan on the shoulder. "Not to be persistent or anything but did you make your decision." Grayson muttered underneath his breath as Ethan turned his attention to Grayson.
Ethan pursed his lips as a smooth hum was heard from his throat. I mean he would need to see the circumstances beforehand. "Are you being blackmailed?" Ethan questioned as the teacher attempted to start CNN 10. Grayson jokingly thought for a moment before responding. "Not at the moment, No." He joked as Ethan giggled underneath his breath as the video began playing.
"Then Yes."
It's been a good 34 years since I've updated this book. I'm 79 years old now but there are two chapters left 😭. And yes there will be smutty smut. 🤪 I DO HAVE OTHER BOOKS SO GO READ THOSE LITTLE SHITS.
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