Drowning

Chapter 60: Some Goodbyes Last Forever

Song//Arctic by Sleeping At Last
Highly recommended//put on repeat

(Fr Fr put it on)

Your POV

*_____A Couple of months later_____*

"No, I didn't want to." You said, answering someone's question.

"Her baby died, why the fuck would she want to see the dead body?" Ethan said in an angry tone.

"Sorry, I was just wondering." Grayson apologized.

"It's okay." You said giving Grayson your best fake smile.

"I'm taking a walk." Ethan huffed as he got up from the purple couch.

You looked down to your feet as your heart sunk for Ethan. His feet stomped on the hardwood ground as they trailed out the front door. You heard the door slam and looked at Grayson in sadness.

"I'm sorry, Ethan's taking it a lot harder than I thought he'd be." You sighed.

"It okay, his baby died. I don't blame him." Grayson said in honesty.

"You know you don't have to stay with us. You can go back to LA and be happy." You said, changing the subject.

"And I thought I was 'welcomed with open arms' as you said it." He huffed in a playful manner.

"Shut up, you know what I mean." You giggled at him as you nudged his arm with your elbow.

"I know I can go back, but I'm here for you guys. You and Ethan are doing through something nobody ever should, and I thought it's the least I could do. You helped both of us." Grayson explained.

"I know, but you know you can go whenever you want, right? I don't want you to feel like you have to stay." You said shaking your head.

"I want to stay. Trust me, I like being here with you guys." He smiled at you.

"Thank you." You sighed in relief.

You didn't want Grayson to leave, but you wanted to give him the chance to do so if he felt obligated to stay. You didn't want to hold him back; you wanted to see him grow and be happy.

"No, thank you. For never giving up on my brother. He's broken goods, but you handled him with kindness and love." He said taking your hand in his.

"I love you guys, and I know you've both been through hell. I'm just glad that I helped." You said gripping onto his hand as well.

You smiled at Grayson and earned one in return. He pulled you in and hugged you dearly; and you to him.

His hugs were always the best.

"You should go check on Ethan." He said with you still in his grasp.

"You're right." You sighed.

"Go. We can talk later, if you need." He smiled at you as you separated yourself from him.

"Okay. Bye." You smiled back at him.