You Have To Support Friends Through Anything, Right?

Part Seventeen

Ethan's POV

Its been two weeks since Grayson and Y/n hung out. I know they were together since Grayson came home telling me how happy she is for her dad to be home. And for longer than other times.

I'm happy she's happy. And all I want to do is make her forgive me, hug her, and never let go. These past four weeks have been miserable. And that's because Y/n isn't here by my side like normal.

But she's mad at me. Angry, upset, and probably disappointed. I told her to her face that I didn't want to talk to her anymore. Which I really fucking regret.

I'm starting to think Y/n was right. Of course Grayson backed her up, but who knows if he was just supporting her because he doesn't actually know anything or he literally knows everything.

Yesterday I was at Alissa's house, and we were in her room. She left for the bathroom or something, but left her phone next to me. I didn't want to be that nosey person, but the phone was blowing up with texts, so I looked.

It was an unknown number saying stuff about coming over and fucking. Before i could open her phone to see if she denied the person, Alissa came back. So I put the phone back where it was and went on mine like I never saw anything.

Yet again, it's Saturday. I decided to go out and meet Alissa at a restaurant. As I was walking out, I looked to my right, where Y/n's house is. Right at that moment, her and her dad was walking out of their house, to their car. Y/d/n's arm was playfully tight around her neck, as he used his other hand to tickle the other side of her neck.

Her face was scrunched up, laughing. Her head was also tilted back, onto his arm. Y/n looked so happy. And so beautiful.

What?

Suddenly her father sees me, and yells "Hey Ethan!"

Y/n's face immediately fell, I'm assuming he doesn't know what's going on between us. I but on a somewhat real/ somewhat fake smile and walked over to them, meeting them in the middle of their lawn as they were walking over too.

He let go of Y/n and hugged me. I looked over his shoulder, to see Y/n looking down, and her arms crossed. One arm was up and playing with her ear, something she does when she's nervous.

Y/d/n let go of me, but held a hand to my shoulder. "How's it going son?" He said.

"I'm good. I heard you're staying for a month. How does it feel to be back home?" I asked.

"It's great! I'm really glad to be spending this time with Y/n."

When she heard her name, she looked up, and immediately caught the eyes that were staring at her. Mine.

She shyly smiled, but tried to act normal. "Hey."

"Hey Y/n." I said.

"Well it was good to see you son. We gotta go. Hope to see you before I leave again." Y/d/n said. I nodded my head in agreement. He hugged me again, and patted my back.

We said our goodbyes and headed to our cars. Once I was in, I started to drive to the restaurant.

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I was home after three hours. Alissa wanted me to go to her place but I didn't feel like it. Which caused a half an hour argument, and one pissed girlfriend.

I got inside my house, and went to grays room. All throughout dinner, all I could think about is Y/n. I miss her. I wish I never fucked up.

"Grayson." I said as I barged into his room. He groaned and took off his earbuds.

"What?" He asked.

"How is she?" All Grayson did was raise an eyebrow. "Y/n. How's Y/n?"

"She's Y/n. Strong and happy on the outside, but broken on the inside and never shows it. Your now a big part of why she's broken."

He was trying to guilt trip me. But too bad, bud. I've been guilt tripping me long before you could. Ok, I need to stop talking to myself.

"Just." I stopped and took a deep breath, hiding the emotions I really feel. "Just take care of her. Alright?"

"I am. Which is why I'm going to the party tonight. She's going."

"Y/n? Going to a party? While her dads home?" I am so confused.

"Yep. Apparently that David kid kept asking her to go. So she told her dad, and he basically told her to go. I don't think she wanted him to say that, so she asked me to come with her."

"Well looks like I'm going to the party too." I walked out before he could question me. I wanted to stay at home today, but now I don't want too.

That David guy seems really creepy. And is obsessive with Y/n. We can all sense she doesn't like him.

Just because I'm not talking to her (even though it's killing me not too), I'll still protect her like always.