| VEXED |

chapter | thirty nine

Alex

Halloween night - the party

I walked into my house quickly and the boys were waiting at the table impatiently. They all looked amazing in all honesty. Jackson, of course, was rocking the superman look.

Grayson Had a black button up on, with black dress pants. He had the batman mask to go along with it and everything. He looked good also.

Ethan was wearing the signature green that Oliver Queen wears. He was rocking it. He also had the forest green oil paint around his eyes, making them pop even more.

"I'm sorry im late, i was helping elena with paisley and i had to get pictures-" I stuttered and Ethan giggled. "It's okay, we get it." he smiled and stood up.

"You guys look fantastic," I smiled, and they all looked at each other. "ready to go?" Grayson asked, and i nodded. 

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We walked on the sidewalk towards the brightly lit house. There were Halloween decorations everywhere and people everywhere also. I heard the music from where we were standing, it was insane. 

"You didn't have to bring your real bow and arrows, you know that right?" Grayson laughed, and I rolled my eyes. "Well its a part of the costume," I responded sassily. 

"Can we not stand around talking any longer? I'm ready to party." Jackson half yelled jogging toward the house. Grayson followed him, but Ethan stayed beside me. 

I told them about the whole paisley thing on the way here. About that guy, and how I'm not sure what to do. 

"You sure you wanna do this?" he asked, placing both hands on my arms gently. "Yes." I responded unsure of myself. 

"I don't want you worrying about me the whole night, go have fun. You deserve it, E." i smiled, and he tilted his head. 

"I don't want to leave you in there alone," He said while furrowing his brows. "You do know that I'm literally a ninja, right?" I joked, and he cracked a smile looking away. 

"Let's go." he said as he started walking towards the loud noise. 

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I was sitting at the bar watching my friends get loose. Grayson looked as though he was having an entire conversation with the wall. He was talking to a girl, but she walked away 5 minutes ago. I don't think he noticed, ergo the wall. 

Jackson was on a table with the top half of his costume being passed out to girls in the crowd reaching for it, he literally looked like magic mike right now. 

"Well, well. The great Allie is here." I heard a voice beside me and I automatically giggled by the name he just gave me. 

"Seriously, Jordyn?" I laughed more. "What are you doing here?" I asked, and he smiled. "Well, keeping tabs on you and attending the biggest party of the year is kind of my jam." he explained and I scoffed sarcastically.

"How bout you?" He returned the question. "Babysitting, slash convincing my friends i came here to have fun." I shrugged and he nodded.

"So, you and Ethan?" he trailed off, making me send him a look. "Harmless question." he shrugged. 

"I love him, Jordyn. But I don't know how anything could ever go back to normal." I responded, taking a sip of my water. 

"What about Grayson?" He asked nonchalantly, making me furrow my brows. "What about him?" I asked puzzled. he raised his eyebrows at me before cracking up.

"Nothing Alex. About the Ethan thing, for the record, normal is overrated anyway," he commented before walking away.

I laughed and scanned the room for Ethan. I saw him talking to some girl while holding a beer in his hand. The girl leaned closer to him but he backed up, I automatically grew confused on why he rejected her intimate gesture. 

The girl looked confused too, and I saw his hand raise in my direction. He was pointing at me with the hand his beer bottle was in and said something to the girl. She looked at me quickly before turning to walk away from him. 

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"Alright, guys home sweet home," I said quietly opening the door for the drunken boys. They stumbled in and dispersed to different areas of the couch. 

"Alex, I need a blanket." Jackson groaned, and I heard Grayson say 'me too.' I walked over to their closet and grabbed them both one. I tossed it over them and glanced at their closing eyes. 

'Okay, two down, one to go' I thought to myself, wheres Ethan? He may have gone upstairs or something. 

"You guys need anything bef-" I started, but I heard small snores so I shut up quickly. I walked inside my room and peeled off the leather suit i had on and grabbed a quick shower. I put my pajamas on and decided i should go check on ethan.

I walked up the stairs into Ethan's room and peeked inside. I saw the bathroom door open, so I walked into his room slowly. "E, you all good?" I asked quietly, in case he has a headache from the alcohol. 

He walked out of the bathroom with a towel draped across his hips. It was tied perfectly on the side, although it hung very low. Air got stuck in my throat, and I averted my eyes quickly. 

"Uh, sorry. I was just checking on you, didn't mean to interrupt." I half stuttered. with a body like that, it makes me nervous every time.

"You look extra good in your little shorts tonight." I heard him comment behind me, he sounded intoxicated.

I turned around slowly and my eyes got stuck on his defined stomach before moving back up to his face. He was standing closer to me and began to walk even closer.

Before I knew it there was a wall behind me. His bare chest was touching the very thin fabric of my tank top which was a whole different story within itself. 

I took in a deep shaky breath and he smiled, placing his hands beside my head. I looked into his brown eyes, they were dark tonight. I know all he sees in me right this second is pure lust, i know that look.

He leaned down and his lips grazed my neck. I breathed out quickly and got out from under him and the wall. 

"You're drunk." I objected, running my hand through my wet hair. "What does that have to do with anything?" He complained, and i shook my head.

"As much as I want to, and I mean really want to rip that towel off of you, your intoxicated. You won't remember it, and even if you do you'll probably regret it, as will I." I explained, but he just rolled his eyes.

"Night, E. You'll thank me later." I smiled before walking out of his room. I think its time to call it a night. I took a deep breath and made my way down the stairs. 

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