Falling down|| e.c x e.d

6

Emma:

"Can we stop at Philz? I NEED coffee every few hours. If I don't have any my body literally starts to shut down" I'm sitting shot gun and Gray somehow got booted from the drivers seat and replaced by Ethan. I don't know how they communicate without words but all E had to do was open the door and give Gray a look. Not gonna lie I was impressed.

"That's what some people call an addiction Em."

"Fuck off Gray. As if we all don't know you're addicted to being a douche." I see Ethan smirk from the corner of my eye and feel somewhat accomplished for my quick comeback. I quickly shake that off though, because I'm independent and I don't need any type of validation from anyone. Especially some man. Be it the man in question is extremely attractive and in other circumstances I'd climb him like a tree, but I digress. This. Is. My. Job.

"Oh fuck you Emma!" Awe is Gwaysie waysie pouting? That's tough. I go to respond but Ethan beats me to it.

"Grayson calm the fuck down. We do what she asks because she is our guest. If she wants coffee she is damn well going to get it. So stuff your tiny man ego up your ass and watch how you speak to Emma. Are we clear?"

"........Crystal. Sorry Em."

"Uh y-you're fine Gray we were just joking around."

The rest of the ride was uneventful. I got my coffee and all was well. So far so good. Maybe this won't be as hard as I had originally thought. We finally arrive after about 35 minutes. We all exit and Ethan pops the trunk full of my belongings.

"I have a video call I have to join in on soon. Are you good? Do you need any help. Gray is here so you should be good with getting your stuff up. But do you need anything specific? Like are you hungry or tired or—" I put my finger on his lips to stop his rambling, which was cute no cap.

"E! I'm fine. I'm good. I'm not hungry yet and I'm a little tired but I will manage. I'm fine." I make sure to keep eye contact to ensure that my point gets across and I see his eyes soften up.

"Are you sure? Because if you need anything I can get it for you just say the word Emma and I'll get it at the drop of a hat." He puts his hands on my waist and pulls me in closer. My hands rest on his chest out of instinct and I smile at how worrisome he is over me.

"Ethan I'm fine. I promise. If I do ever need anything I'll be sure to come to you. Go on." His eyes search my face looking for any type of uncertainty and once he doesn't find any he lets out a deep exhale through his nose.

"Okay. If you're sure." I nod my head and he bends down to plant a kiss on my forehead. With that he's finally gone. I'm caught in a daze and it's hard to force my mind out of the dangerous place it keeps trying to venture to. I'm a professional. I can't let feelings get involved in my work. I simply won't. I'm brought out of my thoughts by Grayson.

"Em I'll take your stuff up to your room. You can unpack whenever you're ready. We're probably going to get something I can pickup from a restaurant later tonight so be sure to tell either me or E what you want by 6. Sound good?"

"Yea sounds great thanks Gray."

"No problem."

As he's walking away I remember that the whole car ride I wanted to tell him something that's been weighing on me since the "argument" (?) in the car, if you can even call it that.

"Hey Gray!" He quickly turns his head in my direction, still carrying my bags.

"Hm?"

"I'm sorry I got you scolded. I wasn't taking anything to heart and I hope you weren't either. I was just joking around. I don't really know why Ethan went off like that." He laughs and that causes my head to snap back up from staring at my feet in embarrassment.

"What's so funny?! I'm trying to apologize jackass!"

"Nothing Em. It's just, it's so obvious why he did it. Ethan has a thing for you, he's never defended anyone the way he jumped to your defense. It was almost instinctual for him to go into papa bear mode. I was shocked too but once I realized that it was all for you, it kinda clicked." Clicked? Ethan has made it clear that he's attracted to me but I still don't really understand his motives.

"Ethan just wants in my pants Gray. We've only known each other for two days there's no way he actually likes me."

Grayson just smiles at me and shakes his head. Like a parent laughing at their kids' childish mistake.

"Em, you didn't hear it from me but E has known he wanted you every since he saw your profile on Instagram. One picture sent him falling down a rabbit hole of trying to get to know you. Little did we know you're quite the popular one and you're extremely hard to get a hold of. Tell me Emma, did you truly think us booking you as our personal photographer for a month was some coincidence?"

With that he's gone leaving me with a lot of questions and even more anger. Who the fuck does Ethan think he is?! I'm not some puppet and my career isn't a joke! Looks like our conversation isn't quite over yet.

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It's been about an hour or two since I finished unpacking my things. My room is really nice it has a huge vanity mirror on the wall opposite of my bed and as strange as it seems there's also a mirror on the ceiling above the bed. At first I was a little weirded out but as I began to lay down and just stare up at myself it was kinda nice. I also have a connecting bathroom that's shared with whoever's room is next to mine. I'm praying it's another guest room but when I went in I saw a razor, toothbrush, and pimple cream so it's definitely one of the twins.

Ethan has been in the office every since earlier and from his constant shouts I can tell he's not very happy about whatever is being discussed. Him and I still need to have a talk about what Gray told me. Did they only book me because of Ethan's crush on me? Is that all I am to him? Just some internet crush and this opportunity was just a means to get me to him? Does my talent mean nothing? Hell do they even think I'm a good photographer?

I know I'm good! And I don't like that I'm questioning myself because of him. I need answers before I drive myself insane. But first I need to change into something more comfortable. I grab some grey cotton shorts and and a white cropped tank. Freeing my tits from my bra was a different type of satisfying. Once dressed I head to where I think Ethan's office is. I take a deep breath and knock twice before turning the handle.

Maybe I should've made myself a coffee before doing all of this. Fuck!