In Love With My Best Friend

Monday

It was finally Monday, the day we go to Miami. I was currently brushing my teeth, washing my face, and brushing out my hair. I had already showered and packed my bags last night so all I had to do was throw on my outfit for the airplane ride. *Outfit Below*

As I was gathering all my bags, I got a call from Grayson. "Hello."

"Hey, E and I are coming to get you right now. Is that fine?" 

"Yea, everything is ready."

"Okay, I can't wait to see you beautiful." He responded. 

I giggled. "Calm down Grayson. I'll see you in a bit." 

With that I hung up and began to bring all my suitcases and bags downstairs.

"Are you excited sweetie?" My mom asked playing with my hair.

"Yea, I just can't believe I'm 18."

"I can't believe it either.. Lorena I'm so sorry baby." She said as her eyes began to tear up.

"Mom let's not discuss this now. Please. I love you but Grayson and Ethan are waiting outside. I'll text you when I land okay?" I told her as I grabbed my things.

She nodded and told me to be safe. She gave me a hug and kissed my forehead making me smile. 

I heard a knock at my door and opened it, revealing a very happy Ethan and Grayson.

"As your best friends and as gentlemen, we'll be taking your suitcases and bags to the car. Happy Birthday Lorena." Ethan said taking my suitcase.

"What he said, Happy Birthday pretty girl." Gray said as he kissed my cheek and took my two bags.

I giggled hugging my mom once more.

"Those two boys are so cute. Aren't you and Grayson together?" My mom asked, totally oblivious.

"No, he's my best friend. They both are."

She narrowed her eyes at me and giggled, letting me exit the house.

I climbed into the backseat with Gray immediately engulfed in a hug by him. He smelt so good. He always did.

"Are we picking up Lily now?" I asked Ethan. He nodded.

"How are you two by the way?" I asked E.

"She came over last night and we talked everything through, we did something else too but we won't discuss that." He said laughing.

I cringed. "Yea, I don't wanna hear about that E."

We all laughed and made our way to Lily's house.

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"Hey Lily!" I shouted, excited to see my best friend. 

She laughed and blew a kiss to me.

While Ethan and Lily we're talking amongst themselves, Grayson scooted closer to me and pecked my lips. I giggled and did it back, earning a chuckle from him.

"What are you guys laughing about back there?" Lily asked.

"Nothing" Gray and I said in unison.

The rest of the car ride we all listened to music, taking turns picking out different songs. Tame Impala and The Wallows blasted throughout the car making us all scream out the lyrics. I was truly having a blast with all my best friends.

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We we're soon on the airplane, Gray seated with me and Lily seated with Ethan. The couple sat in the row behind us, leaving Gray and I alone and barely seen. I put in my headphones listening to multiple podcasts until I felt a hand on my thigh. I looked over and saw Grayson smiling at me while he moved his thumb in circular motions. I froze and looked at him practically begging him to stop. I don't know why he was starting to have so much of an effect on me but whatever he was doing it was working. 

"I have to use the bathroom." I said immediately getting up, walking to the bathroom.

I got into the bathroom looking at myself in the mirror. I can't start having these thoughts about him. It's too soon. We haven't even made out yet. I splashed my face with some water and mentally thanked the universe for making this flight only 2 hours and 27 minutes long. I got out of the bathroom walking back to my seat next to the window, smiling at Grayson. 

"Sorry, I was just trying to comfort you." Gray explained feeling guilty.

"No, no it's okay. You did nothing wrong, I'm just dramatic." I said pecking his lips real quick.

He nodded and rested his head on my shoulder, beginning to fall asleep. 

After 2 hours and 27 minutes, we finally arrived in Miami. We got our belongings and got into the uber, heading to our Airbnb for the week. 

*At the Airbnb*

"This is so beautiful Lor, right next to the beach. The twin's obviously love it since they love the beach." Lily giggled. 

We all laughed along, Ethan grabbing Lily's suitcases and bags bringing them up to their bedroom, Gray doing the same. 

"Lorena? Is something going on between you and Gray?" Lily asked.

"What? Nooo. Why'd you ask?" I asked nervously. I wanted to tell her but if we end what Gray and I have going on, I don't want her to worry.

"The way Gray looks at you is different. He's always giving you compliments and kisses your cheek or forehead every chance he gets, I may be wrong but it just seems I don't know.. different. Do you still like him?" She responded.

"I haven't noticed anything different but um I don't really know if I do. Things are complicated regarding my feelings for him. I'm not in love with him." I explained unsure of myself.

She nodded and walked away, admiring the house.

"Wow Lorena, your parent's love you huh?" Ethan said looking around with Lily.

I shrugged my shoulders while yawning because of how tired I was. 

"Someone's tired. We should rest today. Tomorrow we'll start having fun." Gray told the three of us.

We all nodded and went our separate ways. 

Walking into Gray and I's bedroom I was so excited to go to sleep and wake up with him. It'll be like this until Sunday, so many days left. So much could happen within a week. I turned around to look at Grayson and saw him already staring at me.

"What?" I said giggling. 

"I'm just happy." He replied picking me up and twirling me around. I laughed and it came to a stop. My legs were wrapped around his waist, arms rested on his shoulders, and Gray and I looking at each other. I kissed him and pulled back. He pulled me back, deepening the kiss, slowly walking towards the bed. He gently placed me on the bed, placing his hand above my waist and his other on the side of my head. I felt his fingertips on the bottom hem of my shirt. I pulled back and removed his hand.

"Don't you think that's too soon?" I asked catching my breath.

"You're right, I'm sorry. Let's watch a movie yeah?" He asked kissing my forehead. 

"Yeah, I'm just gonna shower first." I said getting up, choosing my pajamas for the night. Thanks to Gray and E, everything was unpacked. 

When I got into the bathroom I went into the shower letting the warm water run down my back thinking about the previous events. This is going to be a long week.