Lost & Found [✔️]

IV

Lilah

The city seemed so beautiful from up here. You couldn't see the distress of people, no pain. You just saw how beautiful it was. I must have fallen asleep as I felt two arms lifting me. It slowly woke me up and as I opened my eyes I saw Ethan lifting me and walked towards the car with me in his arms.

"Where am I?" I murmured as I looked around us. I slowly remembered where I was again and why. My eyes widened as I saw the red eyes of Ethan.

"You ran away, and I searched the whole night for you. When I gave up, I came up here and to my surprise, I saw you on my spot." Ethan explained as he put me in the seat of his car. He made sure the belt was locked and he closed the door. I saw how he quickly walked towards the driver's side and got into the car as well.

"Your spot?" I asked out of curiosity as I frowned. Ethan's eyes met mine and I could see he cried all night. He slowly nodded at me and my face dropped.

"I will take you home, you seem like you need a shower and a good nap," Ethan said as he started the car. I didn't hesitate but I didn't want to see Grayson again. He changed a lot, negatively. He was so selfish, and narcissistic. I barely recognize him anymore...

Once we were back at the house Ethan helped me get out of the car. I was so exhausted that my legs felt weak, and Ethan made sure I held onto him so I didn't fell. I suddenly remembered how I still had some work to do and I immediately gasped for air as my eyes widened.

"Can I still borrow your laptop? My boss would be so pissed off if I don't do the work!" I said as I felt nervous right away. I looked for my phone but it was nowhere in my pockets.

"Hey.. calm down. I got your phone and you can work in bed after you got a shower." Ethan said as he helped me get into the house. He was kind and helpful, while I ran away from him last night.

"I'm sorry..." I mumbled as my face dropped because I felt like an abomination. Ethan needed me, but I ran away for my own sake because of his stupid brother. That stupid brother used to be my best friend as well... but now I only feel like I can count on Ethan.

"It's ok, I guess I should have told you about Grayson first. He hasn't been the same after we moved away." Ethan said as he slowly carried me up to the stairs. We walked over to the room I stayed in, and I grabbed some clothes for the shower.

"What do you mean?" I asked suspiciously as I turned around to face Ethan.

"Let's... talk about that later, ok? I'm just glad you're back." Ethan said as he came closer to me and pulled me into a tight hug. Without hesitation, I hugged him back and took in his smell. It still comforted me and made me feel safe. "Ok..." I murmured back to him before I let go of the hug. He slowly walked out of my room and I could see he felt better now I was back, when I saw him at the mountain he seemed so afraid and shook. But that's nowhere to be seen now.

I slowly walked towards the bathroom as I looked at myself in the mirror. My mascara was all over my face and my eyes were as red as Ethan's. We were both a damn mess...

Some while later.

I was laying in bed, with Ethan's laptop on my lap. I was making the quick emails for my boss, knowing he would be pissed if I didn't. I heard a soft knock on my door and I immediately looked up to it. I humbled as a response that the person could come in.

"Hey... I wondered if you would like to go to dinner tonight? Just us two..." Ethan asked and I was shaken by his question. My mouth kept opening and shutting as I did not know what to say. "I won't do anything you don't like. I just miss my best friend..." Ethan said and I practically couldn't say no anymore. I know I should be mad at him, for acting like he didn't know me for all those years, but knowing Ethan he must have a reason for it.

"Alright, but only because I still can't say no to you," I said as I shut the laptop. I had just finished the emails and I put the laptop on the nightstand.

"That's my best friend!" Ethan said in excitement as he jumped on the bed. I laughed at him as he pulled me into a tight hug again while he was on top of me. "I've missed these moments, and the sleepovers, the movie night. I've missed you, Li." Ethan said suddenly as he looked into my eyes.

"I've missed you too, E," I said as I gave him a small smile. We were interrupted but the buzz of my phone and I immediately grabbed it. "It's Quinn," I said as I rolled my eyes. I picked up the call as Ethan laid down beside me and listened to the conversation.

"WHY DIDN'T YOU CALL ME LAST NIGHT?! YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO MESSAGE ME OR CALL ME!" Quinn said in anger and I couldn't help but laugh about it. Quinn was always super protective, and now especially when I'm back to the people who left me out.

"I'm sorry, Quinn. A lot has happened and my thoughts weren't with you." I explained Quinn. As much as I wanted to tell her everything, I couldn't because Ethan was listening to every single word. "I'll call you later, ok? I gotta get ready for dinner tonight." I lied to Quinn because I didn't want her to embarrass Ethan. Before she could say anything I hung up and let out a relieved sigh. I heard Ethan chuckle beside me and I playfully slapped him on his arm.

"C' mon princess, get ready," Ethan said as he got out of my bed. He left my room and a big smile formed on my face. He always used to call me princess, just like Grayson... my smile faded away immediately as I thought about Grayson. He had change de so much... "E!" I shouted immediately as I remembered he would explain to me why Gray had changed.

"Yeah?" Ethan asked as he walked into the room immediately. I sat down in bed as I watched him carefully.

"You were gonna explain why Grayson had changed..." I said hesitantly as I could feel my hands and voice shaking. Ethan sat down beside me and he let out a deep sigh. He watched the door to make sure it was closed.

"The whole travel towards here, Grayson had been quiet. He turned to himself for a few months, I didn't hear him nor see him. He was completely lost. I decorated this while house. After a few months, Grayson managed to come out of his room. He had lost a lot of weight, I couldn't recognize him anymore. He missed you so much, that he was willing to torture himself. But I should have known it would change him completely..." Ethan stopped talking for a minute to wipe a tear away. I could see how much it hurt him to have lost his brother. "He became selfish, narcissistic really. Whenever we put the camera on, he puts on a mask. But behind the camera, it's just Grayson and not my brother. The day he lost you was the day he lost himself too." Ethan continued and he slowly grabbed my hands. "I always had a feeling that Grayson liked you more than best friends, but after this experience, I know for you he loved you back then. And if we want to have our Grayson back, are you the only cure." Ethan said and I gasped for air for a minute.

"He loved me..." I asked Ethan and I saw how he slowly nodded his head. I needed a while to let this all sink in, there was no way I was the cause of all of this.