| VEXED |

chapter | thirty three

Alex's pov

I slipped on my black skirt over my fishnets and pulled on my black heels. I love these shoes, they have chains on the side that make them look badass. I grabbed my mortel jacket and looked down at the custom emblem that was made for me.  

I don't even want to classify this jacket as a mortel jacket. it's just a representation of me now, nothing else. I slipped it over my arms and grabbed my bag and jogged down the stairs.

Grayson and Ethan were waiting there with a smile on their faces. "man you take forever." Grayson laughed and I rolled my eyes. "why are you guys so peppy today?" I asked and they looked at each other and smiled like 2-year-olds. 

"oh my god, are you guys smoking again?" I asked in a mom tone and they both rolled their eyes. "no mom, we aren't." Grayson rolled his eyes and Ethan shook his head. "today is October first! the official start of spooky season." Grayson chirped and I smiled at how cute they were being. 

"okay, well im going to head to school." I laughed but Grayson caught my arm. "ride with us?" he asked and I looked at him oddly, so did Ethan. he cleared his throat and stepped away from me. "if you want." Ethan added clearing the air and I nodded.

"sure." I laughed walking out the door. 

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I hopped out of Ethan's car and saw Jackson making his way over to us. "morning jack." I smiled and he returned it. we walked into school and I saw Elena standing with hazel. I walked over to her and she handed me a coffee.

"thank you." I smiled and so did they. "you seem like you're in a good mood." Elena acknowledged and I nodded. "I stayed at the Dolan's last night. less stress I guess." I shrugged and their eyes went wide. 

"thats where you went? Theo was pacing all night. not to mention larce is pissed!" hazel whisper yelled and I nodded. "I know, im sorry. I just need a break." I explained and I heard Elena make a kissing noise.

"it's not like that." I opened my locker pulling books out and they looked at me like they didn't believe me. " well it better not be, that son of a bitch broke your heart." Elena pointed sternly. "im serious! I even slept in Grayson's room instead of Ethan's." I looked away and I heard Elena gasp. "are you switching brothers?" she teased and I rolled my eyes. 

"it's not like that either. he slept on the floor, I swear." I closed my locker and they both laughed at my sudden defensive voice. "well im gonna go to class, ill make sure to tell the guys you're safe." hazel hugged me and I laughed. "thank you." I responded.

"since youre taking this break thing, you should come over and hang out with me and Ryan later." she chirped and I smiled. "yeah, that sounds like a great idea." I responded and she nodded. "great. see you at 7 for dinner?" she began backing away and I nodded.

"where the hell did you go off to Alexandra?" I heard theo's voice behind me and I clenched my eyes tightly, not wanting to turn around. I slowly turned to be met with what I think was an angry Theo, but he had sunglasses on so I couldn't tell. 

"I needed a break." I let out a breath and I began walking but I saw him following, more dragging himself. I stopped in front of him and tilted my head at him. 

"what's up with the shades and zombie walk?" I turned back to mom mode and he shook his head. "nothing?" he responded sassily. I looked to my side and saw Grayson glaring at me because I was talking to him. I saw him walking over and I shook my head but he didn't obey.

"is everything okay?" Grayson stood beside me and crossed his arms. "everything is fine, we're just talking." I responded. "just please come home soon, larce is off the rails." Theo spoke, shifting slightly in his place. 

I reached up and ripped his sunglasses off before he could stop me. he had a major black eye. "Theo, what the hell happened?" I asked raising my voice. I heard Grayson lightly gasp, it looked bad.

"like I said, larce was pissed when you left," he responded holding his side. I grabbed his shirt and lifted it up. he had really bad bruising up and down his side. he removed my hand and pulled his shirt back down.

"oh my god Theo, im so sorry." I apologized, I felt my chest tighten looking at his bruised face. all because I left.

"why don't you just leave?" Grayson asked from behind me and theo's eyes went up to his and he had a fake grin on his face as he looked at Grayson. "im a man of honor, I can't just leave." he shook his head and Grayson stepped closer, standing beside me.

"sounds more like fear talking." Grayson retorted. "okay, stop. Theo, we can deal with this whole gang drama circle after school, meet me in the parking lot." I patted his arm and I turned to walk away. 

"Alex, why do you keep trying with them?" I heard a voice following from behind me. I turned around quickly being met with Grayson. "I care about them?" I responded impatiently. "I don't get it. you left to get a break and the first chance you get you jump back into their drama." he argued and I let my hands fall to my sides.

"Grayson, what is your deal? When I came back this is what I walked into, this is my life now. I can't really help that." I raised my voice back at him. "what is going on here?" Ethan and Jackson walked over and I shook my head at them.

"Then maybe you shouldn't have come back." he responded angrily before turning and walking away. I felt my eyes gloss over, but I blinked possible tears away. "gray what the hell?" Jackson yelled but he kept walking.

"Alex he didnt mean that." Ethan began, and he walked closer to me. "so much for a good day, huh?" I said angrily, before turning to walk away. 

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Where is the attitude coming from? What do you guys think.. :)