Say Your Line

Chapter 4

Ethan and Gryason spent the rest of the week going on adventures in California. Although Ethan has lived there for 3 years, he has never stopped and actually enjoyed the scenery.

He didn't realize how much Grayson had impacted his life, and how his absence had changed him. They have always been inseparable their whole lives, but once Gryason started University their whole dynamic changed. When they lived in Jersey there was never a dull moment in their lives. Ethan finally realized that it was because Grayson was always there to push his boundaries, so when he came to L.A alone he didn't feel the need to go out if it wasn't work related. In this week alone, he had gone cliff jumping in Malibu, went surfing on a secluded beach, and even skydived across the pacifc ocean.

Their days were filled with endless laughter and he could feel his broken heart mending with each day he spent with Grayson. Nothing could beat the love twins had for one another, and as the day for Graysons departure got closer the more he yearned to be normal again. He wishes life could be simple like it use to be, but fame comes with a price. Ethan was truly lucky to at least have one week to himself without having people bombarding him with pictures and questions.

"To celebrate my last day here can we head to the Fonda. I want to let my hips loose before I head back to school." Grayson jokes.

"Sure Im down, I've always wanted to go. Plus, everyone will probably be too drunk to notice me. I'll fit right in." Ethan said.

"Yes!" Grayson cheered. He was pumped because the Fonda was notorious for being the biggest college party club in L.A.

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Emma was stressed at the bar. Pumping shots like a maniac because today was no ordinary day. All the college kids from around L.A came to celebrate their last day of Fall break.

To make matters worse, shots were being charged at 25 cents each. She honestly prayed no one died tonight.

"Can I get 4 tequila shots." A blonde frat boy asked.

"Coming right up." Emma said.

She didn't miss his lingering gaze on her cleavage. Although she hated the attention, she had to admit that the more enticing you looked the more tips you got.

This scene was beginning to bore her. Same old drunk teens disgustingly grinding on one another on a friday night. She sighed as she counted the days where she'd done with college and running her dream business.

Right as she thought her day would be mundane as always in walked in a fine specimen of a man. Maybe she was the drunk one here because she was starting to see double.

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"Wow, this is insane!" Ethan yelled over the music.

"I know! I can't believe you've never been here. Hell If I lived in Cali I'd be here everyday." Grayson said.

"How about a round of drinks before we hit the dance floor." Ethan said.

"Bet." Grayson said.

Ethan paused as they walked towards the bar.

"Is it me or does she look familiar." He pondered.

"I think it's just you." Grayson said.

Ethan nodded and proceeded to walk. Brushing off the feeling as his brain playing tricks on him. As an influencer he meets thousands upon thousands of people each day. Maybe he just mistook her for someone he has ran into before.

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Emma tried to keep herself calm and collected as the two hot twins approached her. She knew she should be professional and stop undressing them with her eyes, but they were too good looking. She pretended she didn't see them and kept working. Her ears couldn't help, but eavesdrop on their conversation.

"How pathetic two grown men drinking and there's not even a hot girl around." Ethan said

Grayson zeroed his eyes on her

" Hey you, bartender! Come have a drink with us. You look like you need one." Grayson said.

Emma couldn't find the right words to turn them down. Her mouth opening and closing a few times before she eventually said.

"I shouldn't be drinking on the job." Emma said.

"Come on it's just one drink. What's the worst that can happen? I doubt they'd fire you." Grayson said.

"I- alright." Emma gave in. In all honesty she did need a drink. The bar was crowded and the overload of customers was getting on her nerves. Especially the jerks who thought she was easy just because she worked at the bar.

She poured three shots of tequila, and right was she was about to knock it back the quiet twin spoke up.

"You have to make eye contact"Ethan said.

"When you do cheers." Grayson clarified.

"But there's two wait hold on" Emma said laughing at how silly the ritual seemed.

"Yeah well you have two eyes" Ethan said.

They burst out laughing.

The laughter only dying down when the recognition of the words exchanged slowly hit them.

AN:Here's the tea. I haven't updated because I couldn't get past this chapter to save my life. I stopped aiming for perfection and just wrapped this chapter up, so I can move on to chapters I am excited about. Although it's my least favorite, I'm ready to start the romantic chapters to come.