2 a.m | g.d + e.d

6

Grayson's POV

Mom had made us dinner and was still curious about my mood earlier on in the day, but I dismissed it quickly. I didn't want her worrying over me when she was already stressing about the trip back to LA. She loved to see us travel, but always got anxious when we did.
Cameron and Ethan had teased me both about the situation over dinner but dad had shut it down quickly which I was thankful for. 

I had been laying in my bedroom, listening to music and going through social media for hours now. I hadn't really gotten the chance to go through my socials recently or check things out just because I was always out doing things. Having some time for myself was always grateful and I really did need those few hours.
A lot of people had reposted the photo of me and Jade on Instagram and seeing it made me smile. The photo was really cute, especially because Jade was in it.
"What you doin?" I heard a voice say.
I looked up and saw Jade at my door, leaning against the frame. I had to take a second glance, shocked.
"What are you doing here?" I sat up.
"Let's go on a drive."
"It's 1. We have to be up for the airport in like 5 hours, I shouldn't even be up right now."
"Please Grayson."
Her emotionless tone made it easy for me to tell she wasn't okay. I stood up and nodded. Looking around puzzled, I tried to think of things I could put on quickly as I was only laying in shorts and no top.

However, she was more gathered herself. She got me some warm clothes and already had my coat at the top of my stairs.
I slipped on everything, alongside my Doc Martins, then patted down my coat in search for my keys.
"You haven't seen my keys ha-"
She twiddled them off the top of her finger and spun around, walking out the door.
I followed her down the stairs, but a figure was following. I could feel it.

"Where are you guys going?" Cameron mumbled, half asleep. It didn't startle me because of already sensing it.
"Oh, just on a drive Cam. It's okay, go back to bed." I turned and grabbed her arm softly, steering her back to her room.
"Will you pick me up some fries on the way back?" She asked.
I chuckled as she slid back under the covers.
"Yes Cam, I'll get you some fries." I kissed the top of her head and she closed her eyes, snuggling back in.
No matter how much we argued, she was still my older sister and I loved her. 

When back downstairs, the door was open and Jade was already waiting in the car. I was starting to grow concerned.
I locked up and strolled over, climbing in.
"What's up?" I was looking down at my keys, but when I looked up, she was crying.
"Jade oh my god what's wrong?"
She was silent, tears rolling down as her sobs were muffled.
I didn't know what to do. I had never seen her cry like this before, only from happiness or in physical pain which I could handle.
Her arms stretched out and she leaned in wrapping her arms around me. Leaning over was just too hard to hug properly, so I lifted her up and cradled her in my arms.

Her crying got worse, her fragile body shaking into mine. How could I see her like this? What happened?
"Talk to me..." I whispered in her ear, rubbing smooth circles as her breathing was jagged.
"I've been th-thinking about what you said earlier.. the whole Ethan thing. I-I don't want it to ruin our friendship.. You walked out. You walked out with no explanation.. I didn't think too much of it but throughout the rest of the night it got worse. I haven't ate, I couldn't slee-" I had to stop her, she was speaking so quickly, her thoughts hurtling out all at once, wanting to be heard.
"Hey... nothing you could do or say would ruin what we have. I'm sorry I left the house, I should have stayed. Especially without an explanation. I just had to leave and talk to Ethan about a few things that I was concerned about. You know I care for you. Ethan doesn't like you, not in that way. He will always be that kind of flirt but you just need to ignore him. He did come on to you earlier today but don't get stuck in that. He can be... dangerous. Nothing deadly, just an emotional roller coaster when it comes to him and relationships."
I kept it simple and soft to the voice, making sure she never felt scared of hurt.