Lost between the pages | Garrett Graham
pairing: garrett graham x collegestudent!reader
summary: you are so busy studying for tests and getting into nursing school you forget about your two year anniversary with garrett
a/n: hi this is my first fic, kinda nervy 😭 please leave me some feedback in my inbox or comments 😚
you and garrett have been dating for 2 years. you met him in your philosophy class sophomore year when he asked you to tutor him. as ya’ll hung out, more and more after he finally got the A he needed, you realized how much you actually enjoy his presence. that he’s not just a jock who plays hockey and fucks every girl he sees.
garrett finally asked you out october 12th, 2024. you support him through hockey, he supports you with your passion in nursing. he knows how much becoming a nurse means to you, he even lets you practice venipuncturing on him.
its currently 5:30 pm on a tuesday. you’ve been studying since Garrett left for practice. you were too busy studying to realize the door was unlocked and Garrett entered the house.
“hey baby,” his voice makes you jump. “oh, hi baby how was practice?” you say as you continue to write down notes. “same old same old.” he says as he put his bag down. “so, are you almost ready to go?” he says with a big smile on his face. “….for what?” you say as you continue writing and then turn to flip the page. his eyebrows furrow, “for our date? its our two year anniversary.” he watches as you stop writing and look up at him, he sighs his shoulders dropping. the disappointment on his face is evident, though he’s trying hard not to become angry. he spent weeks planning this night. “oh shit.. that’s tonight?” you say as you actually look at his face. “you forgot?” he says as he looks at you hurt shown on his face.
you go to speak but nothing comes out. he scoffs, “you forgot.” he says as he runs a hand through his hair. “god, im so sorry, i’ve have a million tests coming up an-“ “and you forgot. you fucking forgot our two-year anniversary?" his voice cracks slightly. "the same anniversary I've been planning for two weeks straight? the same one where I booked the private rooftop, hired a violinist, got you those roses.." you look down at the table and see the roses with a bunch of other gifts. “baby im sorry you know how i am with tests, and trying to get into nursing school-“
he holds his hand up, cutting you off. "no, stop." his jaw clenches as he turns away from you, staring out the window at the darkening sky. "I get it, okay? nursing school is important. your future is important." he laughs bitterly. "i’m your boyfriend. but apparently I'm not that important."
“that’s not-“ he takes a step back. "you know what? you keep studying. forget about me. forget about us. i’m going to go return the tickets for the violinist and tell the restaurant their private rooftop booking is cancelled." you look down obviously upset that you ruined this. you knew how excited he was and you ruined it.
y’all stay in uncomfortable silence, you avoiding eye contact, him looking out the window shaking his head. "i need some air." he says as he grabs his keys and wallet from the counter. he doesn't look back at you as he walks toward the door. "maybe when you're done with your precious studying, you'll remember that you have a boyfriend who was trying to surprise you for your two-year anniversary." the door slams behind him. you watch as he leaves heart breaking even more. you flinch as the door slams. as soon as he’s gone you sigh. “fuck”.
