~ going back to your POV ~
I took a bite of the apple I picked up as I watched the TV, blankets thrown over me as I laid there looking at the sad romance movie playing before me. Grayson has gone out shopping for food and Ethan is out on a jog, leaving me alone to cry and eat nearly the entire contents of the refrigerator. As the two main characters kissed in the rain, my phone went off.
Caller ID: Tatum
My eyes nearly bulged out of my head as I picked up my phone, noticing the name that had popped up on screen. This is really not a good time to be calling me. I sighed, letting it ring through before seeing he left a voicemail. I clicked straight on it and listened.
"Hey y/n, it's been a while. I'm the type of person who doesn't get the hint very well so if you're not interested please just be blunt with me. But if I still have a chance, please call or text me an answer to my next question. Will you go on a date with me? That sounds so cheesy and I usually hate it, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about you. Let me know soon, if you want haha. Bye."
I looked towards the window, watching as rain began to pour from the blackened clouds. I smiled to myself at his words, finding it cute how he stepped out his comfort zone to ask me on a date. But he couldn't of chose a worse time to be cute or romantic. I really wasn't in the mood. I opened up our chat and typed a message to him.
Y/n: Hey Tatum. Sorry for not picking up I'm a little busy. I'm in a bit of a situation at the moment and I'm not really in the mood to go on a date. I'm sorry x
Tatum instantly replied making me chuckle lightly.
Tatum: I understand y/n. If you don't like me you can say.
Y/n: I barely know you to not like you Tatum, I'm just going through a lot.
Tatum: Then go on a date with me to get to know me and take your mind off of things, two problems solved in one :).
I smiled a little at the text before someone clearing their throat nearly made me throw my phone at the TV. I look up to see Grayson with a smile as he reacted to my fright. He let out a little laugh before speaking.
"Could you help me with the food, I bought a little too much." He said.
"Sure." I replied, setting my phone face down on the sofa.
Grayson noticed this and raised an eyebrow as I walked past him towards the front door, knowing I never do it. He was very curious but respected my privacy so followed close behind me. I grabbed some bags from the trunk o the car, grunting at how heavy they were as I did a little panicked run to the kitchen. I plopped them on the countertop and breathed out heavily as my arms ached.
Grayson effortlessly came in with four, yes FOUR, full bags. I watched in awe and he smiled. He placed the bags on the counter and came over to me. I smiled back before gasping as he lifts me onto the counter. He chuckles and gives me a tight cuddle from between my legs. I giggle lightly as I hug him back, feeling his warm arms as he had a tank top on.
"You feeling better today?" He asked, pulling back but holding my waist.
"A little yeah." I smiled, placing my hands on his.
"Ethan said he's staying at a friend's tonight, so we could have a movie night together." He said.
I nodded and he gave me his signature side smile that makes my heart flutter. We then heard the front door open and close violently, making me jump. Ethan appeared in the door, seeing Grayson and I tangled together and his face looked hurt.
