It was already 3:00 and I had class at 4. Grayson convinced me not to go and I was okay with that. We were actually having a lot of fun just talking about life. He was telling me about why he is not in college.
"I want to pursue my passion now, not in 4 years" he said in confidence
"I respect that" still keeping my eye on the mesmerizing view.
"Thanks, not a lot of people do" He said in less confidence. Both our eyes were glued to the view until he uttered those words.
I pulled my knees close to me directing my eyes to his face. He had very defined facial features but kind eyes. He reminded me a lot of Noel.
"Why is that?" I say softly not wanting him to feel forced to answer.
"Ehh you know how it is, society's standards, parents... not having a lot of friends because there all off at college" He shook his head out of his deep trance avoiding eye contact. He started to ramble on about how he was feeling hot.
"Maybe I should turn on the AC, the air could travel out here?" he starts to fan himself with his sweater.
"Hey" I said, putting my hand on his shoulder, still resting my head on my knees while looking at him.
"It's okay Grayson"
He cocked his head making direct eye contact with me. His eyes looked different. They weren't a medium brown they usually were. They were a light hazel. He was happy.
He cocked his head making direct eye contact with me. He didn't say anything. It wasn't awkward at all, it was comforting. I till he decided to break the silence.
"Stop" he said laughing punching my shoulder causing me to almost fall over the car. Jesus he was strong.
I push him back harder causing him to stumble off the car. Sending me into an uncontrollable laughing fit. He looked annoyed until I saw his face lightened up once he saw me laughing.
"Oh I'm gonna get you" He said running around the car to the other side. I scream as I try to get away from him.
"STOPP....stopppp.... stop I'm gonna throw up" I said between breaths. He stopped catching his breath.
"Running and laughing is not a good combination" I say as I cough clearing my throat.
"You're right" He says, crawling back on top of the car. Me doing the same thing. He took off his sweater revealing a shirtless man. He barely even looked tired! Damn I'm so unfit.
"Really" I say, giving him a raised eyebrow making fun of how cocky it is.
"Pleeease you love the view" He said, giving me a wink steadying his hands behind him looking over the city.
"You want me to push you off the car?" I said raising my hand to do it again.
"No please don't" he said in a girly voice holding up both his hands. We both just giggled staring off.
"So what is your passion?" I said
"huh?"
"What's got you so eager to start working?"
"My dream is to own my own restaurant"
"I work with my uncle at a Sandwich shop. However It's really been struggling. Trying to make ends meet I work between a couple of jobs. It's a family run business that's been passed down generation after generation. I hope one day I can take over and really turn it into something my family will be proud of"
I stay quiet for a bit. Taking in how compassionate and work-driven he is. He turns to make eye contact with me, making me do the same thing.
"I know" he says almost in shame as he looks down. Is he thinking I'm judging him?
And so I say what is on my mind. "Grayson no" He looks at me in confusion. I continue before he can but in. "Grayson I could never know. You have a dream and a goal for your future and you're working hard to achieve it. I respect that. Your hard work will pay off" I say giving him an empathetic smile.
His eyes begin to sparkle. "Thank you Nailea" He says, pulling me into a tight embrace.
I rub his back in comfort. Sometimes people just need someone to be there for them. I wanted to be one of those people for Grayson. He deserved it.
It was 6:00 and the sun was starting to set. Leaving a gradient of the black sky into orange. The overhead light of the cliff was the only thing providing light for us
"You know I never got the chance to say thank you for the other day" He just looked back at me blankly.
"For being nice to Kian, Holding back Ethan during that fight and well not spitting in our food" He cutely giggles to himself.
"Why would I not be nice to you?"
"I don't know, thought you may have been upset that I didn't text you or something"
"Nailea don't worry. People get busy and plus, I see you every other day" We laugh in unison as I punch his arm playfully.
"And as for the guy, It happens more often than you think" he says rolling his eyes playfully.
"CPK doesn't seem like the brawling type" I say laughing loudly
"No, I-"
I turn my head back toward the view.
"Wow this is really beautiful" stopping whatever he was saying just enjoying the view. He turns his head looking forward.
"I know" He says, pulling me into the side of his arm. His hand rested on my elbow as I held the blanket that I was sitting on against my legs, keeping me warm. He smelt like springtime. A mix of fresh rain and citrus.
"We should get going before it gets too late" He says without moving an inch
"You're right" I said pulling away from him delicately, not wanting to ruin the moment. I throw him his sweat as he puts it on and jumps into the car. I fold up the blanket and throw it into the trunk.
We start to drive down the mountain as he makes his way back to CPK where my car is still parked.
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After some time listening to some music on the radio, we finally arrived. It was now pitch dark and he drove directly up to my car so I would not have to walk far. "Thank you for a great time" I say with a big smile getting out of the low car about to make my way to mine when I feel a grasp on my wrist causing me to fall right back into my seat. I look at him confused as he just pulls me into a warm hug.
"Thanks, Nailea, you're a great friend" He says. Keeping his arms wrapped underneath my hair.
"You are too Gray" I say quiet enough for only him to hear. I rub his back letting him know I wasn't going anywhere.
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Back to posting everyday! Finished My AP exam prob failed but expecting nothing more that a 3/5. lmaoo. But Grayson is just a friend More fun with Ethan and Grant to come :D! Leave a comment and don't forget to vote, gives me more motivationn 🌸🧚
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