Whisper | E.D

TWENTY THREE

It was a bright and early Saturday morning... at the Dolan residence. I toss and turn uncomfortably on the couch. The window behind my head was peaking through the most annoying strip of light. Directly in my eyes perfect. I checked my phone reading it was 10:00 am. I groan as I lift the blanket over my head.

Last night was a bad idea. After we had finished Ethan swung his legs around to the side pulling up his pants. I took the hint and also got up. I slipped on my underwear and bra. I held my arms around myself as best I could as I looked for my dress. I walked around the bed to the other side where he was sitting up looking at his phone. I grabbed the dress from behind his foot and put it on. And I walked out. No words exchanged. I went downstairs and just flung myself on the couch grabbing a blanket and passed out.

I groan as I lift the blanket from over my head. Ugh, I feel like shit. I lug myself off the couch to make my way to the kitchen. A sharp pain radiating through my inner thighs with each step. Oh god. I grab a box of cereal and milk from the fridge. I sit down and go through my social media. Looking at all the Snapchat stories of myself last night. Sheesh, I need to drink less.

I rinse my bowl, put it in the dishwasher, and fold the blanket I had used. Why Grayson up? He is an early bird.

I go to Grayson's contact to text him. Instead, I see missed notifications from him.

Chef Gray 👨‍🍳

Hey left work at 8

Meet me for lunch at 1?

Hii sounds good.

Send me the address :D

I call an Uber to pick me up and take me to my apartment.

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I unlock my door and walk to my room, flinging my purse on the bed. I ran a hot shower wanting to get the smell of sex and alcohol off of me. I reminisce about last night and damn was it probably the best sex I've ever had but the most regretful hookup. And of all people, the person who annoys me the most is my best friend's brother.

I sigh just ignoring all that and enjoy the rest of my shower. I do my skincare and decide to actually do my hair properly. I rake through some wave cream and diffuse my hair to the best of my incapable abilities.

Eh, doesn't look that bad. At least I could say my whole head was wavy. I put away the blow drier and changed into a comfortable outfit. I wear a white-colored high neck shirt with 3/4 sleeves and an old pair of mom jeans I painted in high school. They have little sunflower fields on the back pocket. I just curl my lashes putting on clear mascara and run some lighter concealer under my eyebrows for a shape. I open my laptop reading the time 11:47 am. I decided to do a little bit of homework before I met with Grayson.

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It was 12:50 and I was on my way to the sandwich shop. After Grayson sent me the address I realized I had been there with Ethan so I knew the way.

I pull into the parking lot parking in the far corner underneath a tree. It looks pretty empty from the view of my car. I put on some chapstick and grabbed my phone and wallet making my way to the door.

I am greeted with the same old fashioned bell and brightly smiled boy in uniform.

"Hi, Nailea!" Grayson says joyfully walking around the counter and I hug him.

"Hi Grayson," I returned, giving him my bear hug.

"Ugh, you give the best hugs" He says squished in my shoulder and arms.