Hawaiian broken hearts

Chapter 10- everything has changed

"I just feel like we should avoid things like this" he meant the holding hands "just yesterday you were Kyle's girl and now we have all eyes on us because of that story-"

I interrupted him, my heart sinking in my chest

"I thought you didn't care about that."
"I don't but like..." He stopped trying to find words "It just feels like the right thing to do" he had such a strange look in his eyes. I stayed silent cause that's the best way to get information, when you feel like someone's not giving you all of it. He got so awkward and I just stared
"I-I mean I know we were this close even before you two broke up but like now people can like... Ugh" he was lying. I knew him too well.

"Gray, I don't know what's going on but know I'm here to talk about it. But only when you are ready to tell me the truth" and with that I turned around and moved to the back of the van while he sat in the driver's seat. The others got in shortly after and I sat next to Ethan while Kristina sat next to her friend, who came to meet us and lived in the island.

"Guys this is Kayla, this is Ethan my boyfriend and (y/n)"

"Omg I saw you in that one episode of Lucifer!" She said and I smiled at her "you were great" she complimented
"Thank you girl!" She seemed friendly

Ethan and I were cheat chatting but he took the opportunity as Kristina and her friend were in the middle row and were being loud no one could hear us

"What's up with you and Gray? Are you mad?" I laughed "damn you don't miss anything jeez" he laughed aswell

"I mean... He's being weird and I'm not sure why. First he said he didn't care about the assumptions people were making about the story, you know that I told you about, and now he says we should avoid being too close because of people but I know he's lying"

Eth listened carefully and then stayed quiet for a few seconds, like he was thinking about it "I think he just doesn't want to upset Kyle to be honest. I mean didn't he break up with you because of jealousy in the first place?" I nodded
"Well he probably still feels it you know, and Gray doesn't want to make the situation uncomfortable"

It made sense but I wasn't happy about it "he could've just been honest with me tho. And I don't wanna stop being the same I've always been with you guys because of someone who BROKE UP WITH ME" as I said the last words everyone went quiet for some reason so my almost whispers were actually heard by everyone.

Ethan snorted and started laughing, that's how we reacts when I'm an awkward goofball. Why does shit like this always happen to me?
I saw Kyle look at me for the first time and he looked so sad and I felt so bad.

We just landed and there was already so much drama. Kyle upset, Gray upset about upsetting Kyle, me upset that Gray is upset about upsetting Kyle. Ethan laughing his ass off. Nothing changed there.

Truth was, I was upset too. About the breakup. I didn't want it in the first place so I could only focus in my own happiness right now, I couldn't be concerned about everyone's shit, especially not Kyle's.

We finally got to the house we were staying in. There were three rooms, one for Ethan and Kristina, one for me and Grayson and one for Kyle. We all explored the house for a bit and then got settled in our rooms. Gray got in after me and shut the door

"Gray listen, be honest with me" he looked so uncomfortable "did you say that, that you want us to be careful, because of Kyle? Are you concerned about how he feels?" Gray scratched his head and then just let out a big breath "yes (y/n) I look at the guy and he's miserable and I know we have always been like this but what if that's the problem? What if I'm the reason he broke up with you?" Wow

That thought never crossed my mind and now that he said it it's like I solved a puzzle. Gray is the reason Kyle broke up with me. He's the person he's so jealous about. But then again...

"It might be, but that's not our fault. I don't wanna change my relationship with you. Cause I truly love it Gray. And frankly right now I need it. If I didn't have you I would be falling apart right now. And yet I'm here and I want to have fun. You motivate me and keep me on my feet, you're my best friend and if that hurts other people that's not our problem" he hugged me cause he could tell I was getting emotional

"You're so right. I'm sorry" he whispered "stop apologizing Gray, you're the kindest person I know" we pulled away "but you can't put others before you everytime, or you will end up hurt. Other people's well being is not your responsibility. Kyle is a grown man and he can deal with it on his own. Actually he could've even talked to me about it and we would fix it together but his pride wouldn't allow it and instead led him to where he is. It's not on us"

I liked this about him tho, he cared for others. And he looked so cute right now, but I couldn't even think about it. So I turned to my bags and started unpacking.

"Wanna go for a swim? Just you and me" he said after a few moments of being quiet. He was looking happier now
"Of course! Let's just hope there are no angry surfer boys there" he laughed

I got my bikini on in the toilet and went to the balcony, while Gray went to get his shorts on aswell. The balcony had access to the beach but it was quite a jump. When I was looking at the sand underneath wondering if I would make the fall, Gray passed me running and jumped down, scaring me. "Holly shit wow! C'mon (y/n) jump!"

"Are you insane? I'm gonna die!" I laughed "no you won't, just jump I got you" (for the hardcore fans who might get the reference eheh)

I sat on the edge and looked at Gray with his arms out ready to catch me. So I just let myself fall but closed my eyes. Of course he caught me as promised and then put me safe on the floor "there, told you I got you"

Oh God, how am I supposed to not fall...?