chapter thirty-four

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Emma’s POV

I woke up feeling weak and dizzy, my head hurts a bit but i assume it's because i went to bed really late last night, i got back home from James' at 3 AM and i can’t sleep in today because i don't want to miss my soulcycle class, it ruins my day when i sleep through it, i'll have a nap later before meeting the boys to film the haunted house video.

It was 3 PM when Ethan called to ask why i wasn't at their house yet, our appointment was at 4 and we were supposed to meet at their house to film the into first before going.
shit i must have been too tired and slept through the alarm.


G «  it was about time you showed up Emma now we're gonna be late »

Em «  i'm sorry i wasn't feeling so good and took a nap i don't usually miss my alarm »

J «  are you okay ? You look pale »

Em «  i'm good i might be slightly tired these days that’s all »

E «  let's film that intro real quick guys we don't have much time »


Once we were done filming we drove to the place in Ethan's car, i sat in the back with Grayson and James because kyle had to come with us to film the whole thing, there was no way we could vlog this on our own, while the boys were all excited about what this experience was going to be like i just sat there in silence snuggled in Ethan’s hoodie that i borrowed because i was so cold all of a sudden, i tried to talk from time to time to be part of the video so people wouldn’t think i didn't care but they were so loud and talked over me each time which frustrated me and made me just back off.

We were late and the guy at the reception made sure to point it out, and i could feel all their eyes on me blaming me silently for it and i just roll my eyes, god i explained myself didn't i ?

The place looked legit and kind of really spooky i must admit, once the receptionist was done making the remark about us being late he insinuated that two of us were here for the appointment to get married, hence the decoration of the reception that had two skeletons dressed as a bride and a groom and looked a bit like a wedding venue, James immediately raised his hand and came forward and i found myself following knowing none of the twins would, when the guy told us to kiss James almost kissed me for real and i avoided his lips landing on mine by turning my face so that he kissed my cheek instead, when i looked back at Ethan his jaw was clenched but he pretended like he didn’t see anything.

We kept going from room to room, something popping out each time startling us, sometimes i would scream and hold on to Ethan's arms without fully realising it, sometimes i would try to go first into a room but he wouldn’t let me, at some point i was more aware of the camera and when i panicked i stopped myself from reaching out for Ethan, i was afraid to look like i'm using this as an occasion to be all touchy feely with him, one of the rooms was particularly scary and ethan and i found ourselves running to the next room and hugging, he quickly noticed and steps away from me and i felt so embarrassed, things are not usually awkward between us that was a first.

Our experience was full of emotions and screaming for sure, and at the end of it when we stepped out of that place we were all in the Halloween spirit, but i felt dead i could hardly keep my eyes open, Ethan approached me once the camera was off

E « are you okay Emma ? You don't look so well »

Em «  e i think i'm going to faint »

Before i know it my legs give up on me and my vision goes dark, the last thing i remember is the feeling of two strong arms wrapping around me.

When i opened my eyes again i was at the twins' house specifically in the guest room laying in bed with a still cold cloth sitting on my forehead, i was burning up and feeling like i've been severely beaten, i get out of bed and stumble to the living room where i could hear some muffled voices.

G « oh emma ! You're awake »

Ethan immediately stands up and comes my way shaking his head.

E « em why'd you leave bed you're burning up and still too weak to get up »

Em «  i'm sorry that you had to take care of me guys »

G «  don't be silly now Emma, i'm glad we were there with you actually »

E « yeah he's right, i don't think you're in a shape to be alone right now so before you even think about going home it's a 'no' »

I smile and nod slowly feeling overwhelmed by their kindness, what did i do to deserve these boys.

E « let's get you back to bed now »

I opened my mouth about to say something when Grayson interrupted

G «  you better listen to him em, go get some rest, i made you some soup i'll bring it there for you »

E «  there you go »

he said as he watched me crawl back to bed pulling the blanket over my still shaking body.

«  i got sick worried earlier when you suddenly fainted, when i held you you were burning up, you stayed unconscious the whole way even when i carried you in and put you in bed, i measured your temperature and it was way higher than i expected and we all kind of freaked out, we didn't know if we should take you to the Emergency care or something, i took the liberty to remove the hoodie you were wearing i hope you don't mind you were drenched in sweat »

Em «  i don't mind E i had a crop top underneath, how long have i been asleep? »

E « two hours maybe, for the first hour all three of us stayed by your side taking turns at replacing the cloth that rested on your forehead, then James had to go home but asked to stay informed of how you were doing, then Grayson said he would go make you some soup for when you wake up, so i stayed by your side a bit more before joining him once your temperature decreased a bit, i left you to rest »

Em «  thank you for taking care of me you guys are the best »

E « don't mention it Elmo all i care about is for you to get better now »

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