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Soon after Ethan finished talking to Grayson over the phone we headed off. But while Ethan was on the phone I could hear a sound similar to a fire alarm. When I asked Ethan about it, he said it was just the tv in the background but when I entered their house I could smell the faint smoke and saw some remnants of burnt food in the sink. I laughed thinking how cute it was that Grayson put so much effort into the dinner. I met Cameron when I walked in the door and she was so nice. She also helped me out by warning me that Grayson burned the food, confirming my thoughts.
We sat down at the table while Grayson started serving us all what looked like very burnt lasagna.
“Sorry it’s a bit burnt but I made it with chicken so you could eat it, Astrid,” Grayson said as he served me a piece.
“A bit burnt, what do you mean bro? I get that you li-” Ethan started rambling.
“Ethan Shut Up!” Grayson yelled. I flinched as he yelled from his seat next to me but both of the boys were too agitated to notice.
Ethan soon stormed out from the room soon after the boys’ intense staring contest and Grayson left too, going for a drive.
Cameron helped me calm down and we finished dinner while making small talk about our lives.
“Sorry about the boys Astrid, this is pretty normal for them they both get really mad at each other storm out then within an hour they're both back here calm as can be. They tend to be really clingy to one another since they were kids.”
“Why's that?’” I asked, curious to know more.
“When they were in elementary school they were bullied for making home youtube type videos. Now that they’re gaining traction for it people try to be their friends again.” She explained.
“I know how that feels,” I commented as we started clearing the table. “All the people I had as friends tried to use me too.”
We finish cleaning the table and sit on the patio just enjoying the quiet clear night sky. As we're talking about makeup, fashion, and anything else we can think of, Gray soon returned home and joined us. Cameron’s phone started ringing and she excused herself to talk the call inside.
“I’m sorry if we scared you, Cameron probably told you we do that a lot.” Grayson turns to me laughing nervously.
“It’s ok I’d probably be the same way if I had a twin.” I smiled, feeling comfortable again.
“You know you have a really beautiful smile.” He smirked, moving closer to me so our knees were almost touching.
“Thanks,” I said blushing and turning red.
He gently reached over and grabbed my chin, turning my head up and pressing his lips gently against mine.
Cameron had stepped back out onto the patio and quickly hurried back inside in muttering an “I’ll be back later” with a smirk.
Grayson and I pulled away to rest our foreheads against each other. I sighed deeply and all of a sudden this fear started building up inside me. I jerked away and stood up. I placed my hands cautiously in front of me as he stood up too.
“I’m sorry I have to go…” I turned running out his front door and down the street.
“Astrid wait, come back!” Grayson yelled, running after me.
I ran down the street not thinking where I was going.
Grayson being much taller than I am caught up to me much faster than I would have hoped. He grabbed my arm enough to slow me down just as the droplets of rain started mixing with the tears on my face.
“Astrid, wait please stop. I need to talk to you.” He looked at my face and finally realized I was crying. “Hey, hey what’s wrong.”
“Please Grayson I don't want your pity.”
“My pity what do you mean?”
“I mean you only kissed me because you feel bad for me and everything I’m going through.”
“Astrid that's not true.”
“Of course it is why else would you-”
“Astrid!” He stopped me from rambling. “I like you, but not because I pity you.”
“Then why do you like me?!” I yelled as the rain started coming down almost pouring on us.
“Because,” he said holding my hand. “I think you’re smart and pretty and you’ve been so much braver than anyone thought you would be and we’re all so proud of you.” He said looking into my eyes. “Especially me.” He leaned in kissing me again in the pouring rain.
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