Lost in time G.D E.D

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I squinted my eyes, listening to Ethan and Grayson speak quietly to each other.

I was surprised how freely and easily they were willing to discuss

"private" matters in the same room as Me.

Granted, they thought we were asleep, i could have easily been pretending to sleep whilst listening. 

Which was exactly what I was doing.

I made sure the covers were pulled up toward my eyes so they couldn't see that I was awake, alert, and aware.

Ethan was doing most of the whispering, as Grayson seemed a bit more reluctant to talk with my supposed sleeping body a few feet away.

"Not only did you get me the sexiest thing in the world in your room, you got her," Ethan was saying through what I could tell was a wide grin. 

I heard Grayson's recognition, low chuckle out of slight embarrassment and amusement. 

"Tell me you're not washing those sheets,"

Ethan spoke again quietly.

I cracked my eyes open and strained through the blurriness of my dried contacts to see him leaning against Grayson's desk while Grayson reclined in his computer chair. 

Grayson smile was only slight, more of a half-grin.

He seemed bothered or preoccupied with something else. 

Ethan continued in a low, meant-to-be whispered voice,

"Come on, man. Wouldn't you rather have one of her over Hannah?" 

I noticed the glare Grayson shot him after Ethan had spoken.

"I told you already. Hannah and I are just friends. I help her with factorials and trig, okay? Nothing romantic about that, dude." 

A sardonic chuckle came from Ethan.

"Right. Doubt that's how she sees it," he muttered.

"Plus, look"

I shut my eyes tightly as he trailed off and turned to gesture toward Grayson's bed, not wanting to be caught.

"She's way cooler than your math mistress." 

Grayson was silent for a moment, and I felt both pairs of eyes on me.

"I wouldn't have a chance,"

Grayson finally said quietly, and I felt my heart break a little for him. 

Ethan was more optimistic.

"Dude, she's already in your bed. I think your chances are more than fair." 

I peeked my eyes open a teensy bit again, noticing Ethan looking at something on Grayson's desk.

"Do you think she likes me?"

Grayson asked in less than a mumble.

It was the most quiet I'd heard him speak. 

Ethan gave Grayson a genuine smile.

"Liv?"

Grayson looked panicked at this and promptly shushed Ethan. 

"Now who's paranoid," Ethan muttered in amusement.

Grayson looked worried and slightly disheartened and hopeful all at the same time.

I suddenly wanted to jump up and wrap my arms around him and tell him he was wonderful and beautiful and yes we can have children together.