Today was quite awkward. I slept on the couch since Grayson wasn't cuddling me like usual and I felt shitty about my decisions. Ethan came into the living room in the morning, quickly leaving once he noticed my 'sleeping' form sprawled out on the couch. Grayson came in not long after and sat beside me, stroking my hair and kissing my forehead gently before letting out a saddened sigh as he left the room. Once I decided to get up and get some food Ethan bumped into me and apologized before scooting quickly away from me.
He really doesn't care does he..?
Grayson gave me a little smile as I entered the kitchen and came over to me, hugging me tightly. I don't know what came over me but all my bottled up emotions burst from my fragile heart. I cried hard against Grayson's chest, gripping his sweater from behind.
"Woah, shhh. It's alright princess, shh." Grayson cooed, instantly squeezing me a little tighter and stroking my hair.
"It's not Grayson, I did such a stupid thing and all for him to be a complete dick." I cried out, letting all my emotions out.
Grayson frowned and brushed his fingers through my hair softly as he rubbed my back in support and comfort. He shushed me again and kissed the top of my head as I cried onto his hard chest. I felt Grayson's whole body stiffen and make some weird movements before returning back to normal. I looked up at him with my teary eyes and he looked back at me, giving me sympathy I didn't deserve.
"Why are you so nice?" I blurt out, making Grayson chuckle light heartedly.
"Trust me I wanted to be angry at the both of you, but I can never hold a grudge." He admitted, holding my head against his chest again.
"B-but why? I messed up so bad and yet you're not reacting." I said.
"Key words. Messed up. Stop beating yourself up about it y/n, I know Ethan and I know he instigated it." Grayson said.
I was silenced, not knowing what to say. I agreed to it though, and surely he knows that and would be angry? I'm glad he isn't but I'm surprised. My blood would be boiling if I was him. I'm happy I have someone though, I thought I was going to have to run again. I managed to control and compose myself, sniffling and lifting my head again. I looked up to see Grayson's eyes watery and red. He looked away from me, trying to hide his face.
"You are bothered, aren't you..?" I asked quietly, not loosening my grip on his sweater.
"Of course I am, but not at you. At least now 100% you." He admitted, making me frown.
"I'm sorry Grayson I-"
"Stop apologising y/n, please." Grayson said, his voice breaking a little.
That was enough to trigger my emotions again, my eyes watering ip yet again. He looked down at me and wiped a tear that fell on my cheek away with his thumb as he cupped my face. He leaned down, connecting our foreheads gently.
"I meant what I said, in Ethan's room." He whispered, looking into my eyes.
I smiled lightly as I looked back into his dreamy brown eyes. He smiled back and pecked my nose, then my forehead down to my cheeks. He began leaning in to my lips, my eyes fluttering closed as I waited for his touch.
"I need to make breakfast." A voice said, making my eyes open back up.
I turned to see Ethan in the door way, expressionless and puffy eyed. I looked away as we made eye contact and he frowned slightly. Grayson let me go to get out of the way and I shuffled left with the same intent.
He nodded thankfully and grabbed some cereal. It was silent, awkward of course. I looked at Grayson who was looking out the window to avoid confrontation. I sighed and walked to grab an apple...
