"She was a rose in the hands of those who had no intention of keeping her." I read laying in Ethan's lap as he plays with my hair.
"What is that book called?" He asks.
"Milk and honey, why?"
"It sounds depressing." He chuckles.
"It's only saying the truth." I glare at him.
"Kiss me" he says leaning in.
We're kissing and suddenly the bell rings.
"Gotta go" I get up grabbing my backpack.
"Skip again." He groans.
"Can't I have to go to 5th period." I say leaving the library.
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I'm at home doing my homework when a rock hits my window.
I get up to check and see Grayson.
I slide up my window.
"Grayson?" I quietly say.
"Val." He shouts.
"Shhh, my mom and sister are sleeping. What do you want?" I whisper.
"Let me in." He whispers.
I sigh and go open the door downstairs.
When I open the door I see him leaning against the door way.
"What are you doing?" I giggle.
"I was waiting" he laughs.
"So what do you want?"
"Let's go to your room instead."
"Okayyyy"
We get to my room and I sit on my bed as he slowly closes the door.
"Val. I just saw Ethan with another girl. They were holding hands!"
I laugh.
"What?" He glares at me.
"What am I suppose to do about it?"
"That's your man Val." He kneels next to me.
"Uhh no he isn't"
"Val admit it. You don't like him with other girls but you."
I sigh.
"I'm right aren't I?" He asks.
I nod.
"Then do something about it!" He holds my hand.
"Okay but there isn't anything I can do about it Grayson. We aren't together and we never will be. We both know what we are and where we stand with each other. I'm just his entertainment when he's tired of the others." I lay back on my bed.
"That's where you're wrong Val." He gets next to me on the bed.
"How?" I look at him.
"He's in love with you just as much as you are" he has a hope of light in his eyes.
"What?"
"He's just afraid like you. He doesn't think you have the same feelings like him. But you do. And you think the same as him. And he does. So what's holding you back?"
"Did he tell you that himself or are you just hoping?"
"I know it" he says with confidence.
"Uhh Grayson. I can't. You aren't even sure! How stupid do you think I'll look when I found out you were wrong?" I say frustrated.
"Relax Val." He massages my shoulders.
"I've never done anything like this before. I can't do it Grayson. I can't." I say as I sniffle.
"It's okay. I'm sorry Val." He says hugging me.
I hug him back and shut my eyes.
I can't imagine the thought of losing Ethan over this.
Even if he isn't mine, at least I have him in my life.
That was enough for me.
For now.
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ETHAN POV
I watch her sleep.
She's so beautiful.
I rub my finger on her cheek smoothly as she sleeps.
I move her hair out of her face and I see her flinch.
She wakes up and seems relief to see its me.
"Oh Ethan." She grabs my hand tight.
"Good morning Val." I smile at her.
"What time is it?" She asks looking at the window.
It's still dark out.
"4:46 am. I couldn't sleep."
"You're crazy." She laughs.
"No I'm seventeen." I smile.
"Happy birthday Ethan." She smiles big.
