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Chapter 17

Chester’s POV

Things between Grace and I had been going really well.  She was starting to open up to me and I was open with her.  We had one of those relationships that I had dreamed of.  We were friends before we dated so we could just hang out most of the time and cuddle.  I was so lucky to have her, she made me so happy and I was pretty sure I made her happy. I knew that Grace didn't open up to people very quickly and I was okay with that.  

I had been working a bit with Taryn on some songs.  Sure, I felt a bit bad about the situation, but it was for work.  I had no feelings for her what so ever. I missed being able to work and sing with someone I loved, but I had Grace and that was all that mattered. 

I checked my phone and saw a text from Grace.

“ Hey. We should do hang out sometime soon”

I responded. 

“ Yeah how bout u come over later?”

She agreed and an hour later, I heard my door open.  Grace walked in to my living room and sat down next to me. I wrapped my arms around her waist, letting her lean against me. 

“Hey Gracie.” I said softly.  She mumbled in response, burying her head into my shoulder.  “You okay?” I was concerned.

“Yeah… I’m just tired.” she said quietly. I didn't believe her.

“Gracie, you can tell me what’s wrong.” I said to her, concerned.  I felt her start to sniffle against my chest.  I hugged her tighter against me, not wanting to ever let her go. Once she looked up and me, I saw the sadness in here eyes.  I felt a huge pain in my heart, I never wanted her to be this sad. “What’s wrong, Grace?” I asked again.

“I- uh- I don’t want to mess this up, I just-“ she sniffled. “I had a conversation with someone a couple weeks ago and I just don’t know what to believe.”

“Who? Who is it? If anyone hurt you, Gracie, I swear I’ll-“ She shook her head as she heard me say this. She sat up and pulled away, pushing herself to the other side of the couch. 

“I… uh… I talked to Taryn, or I guess she talked to me.” she explained, looking down.  I didn't know what to think, I didn't believe that Taryn would say anything bad, so what had happened? I just nodded my head.

“She told me that I was just a rebound.  That you would be back to her soon enough.” she finally said.  I was shocked, to say the least.  

“I… Gracie, I don’t know what to say.” I said, still in shock. With that, she jumped up and ran out the door.  I could hear her crying as she got into her car. “No! Grace! D-don’t go!” I yelled after her, but it was too late, she was already driving away.  I didn’t know what to do.  If I called her, she wouldn't pick up, if I texted she probably wouldn't even read it. I slumped back down onto the couch.  I couldn't believe that she thought that I was cheating.  It hurt me to know that she viewed me that way.  

I couldn't believe Taryn.  Sure, I understood that she wasn't over the breakup, I had experienced that same feeling with other relationships before.  But, I couldn't believe that she would go up to Grace and be awful to her, like she did.  I almost felt like saying something to her, but I knew it wouldn't help.  I didn't know who to turn to, I would normally call one of my friends, but they weren’t the types of guys who would know what to do.  I had only a couple options.  I could call Hannah, she would be sweet about it and try to help the situation from both sides.  I could call Mamrie, she would give it to me straight up, without sugarcoating. Lastly, I could call Sarah, she would probably be a good mix of the two. 

I called Sarah, hesitantly.  She picked up quickly.

“Hey Sarah..” I greeted her nervously.

“Listen, Chester, if this is about Grace, I don’t know if I can help you.” I heard noises in the background.  I could tell it was someone else with her, I assumed it was Hannah.  Then, I heard Mamrie’s voice begin to talk to Sarah. “Put it on speaker phone.”

“Mamrie?” I asked.

“Listen *sshole, if you cheated on Grace, I will personally come to your house and kick your f*cking *ss.” she said into the phone bluntly. “And I’m sure Sarah here, would love to join me.”

“I don’t know why you all have this impression, but I’m not cheating on Grace.”

“Oh shut up, you really think Taryn would just confidently show up telling Grace that you are goin’ to take her back, out of the blue?” Sarah asked, accusatorially. “ ‘Cause I sure as hell don’t.”

“Listen, I don’t know why Taryn is doing stuff like this, but I have nothing to do with it.” I explained.

“Yeah… Sure.” Mamrie said angrily. “Bye Chester.”  She hung up the phone. 

I sat back on my couch.  

“What am I going to do?” I asked myself out loud.

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A WEEK LATER

It had been a week since Grace and I had last talked.  It had been a week since I had talked to any of them, actually.  I hadn't talked to Mamrie, Sarah, Hannah or any of their friends.  I’m sure word had gotten out in the Youtube community, because all communication with Tyler, Lilly, Colleen or really all of the big names had cut out.  Grace had been posting videos regularly, and I noticed a difference.  She seemed tired and sad.  I wished I could go and cheer her up, but I knew that I wasn't welcome anywhere near any of them.  

The worst part, was that I felt awful as well.  I was exhausted from the hours of sleep I had been loosing.  I was sad, to say the least and I was not in my usual productive writing mood. 

I had no idea how I was going to fix this whole mess. 

A/N

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