Chapter Fifteen

•Chapter 15•

*Alex POV*

He stares at the screen as it goes black, a wave of emotions going through his eyes. Sadness. Anger. Disappointment. He has the right to feel this way. I would feel this way too, if I were in this situation. But I'd likely let one solid emotion control me. Rage.

"I'm sorry Ethan." I practically whisper.

"Please tell me it's fake. He was just acting, right? It's for a movie? Please." He begs, his eyes full of tears.

He searches my eyes for a lie. Like this is just a dream. It isn't real. This isn't his life. This isn't whats happening to him. And I hate to say that it is his life. This is what is happening.

"I wish I could." I look at him, disappointed myself.

He gets up from my desk chair and hugs me with such force that it pushes me back on my bed while he's on me. He cries. He cries so hard I feel his body vibrating against mine. I feel the dampness from his cheeks on my neck and his breath coming out hot and shakey on my collar bone. I rub circles on his back, in hopes to calm him.

After a while of just sitting here, god maybe a half an hour, he calms down. He isn't crying. Just slight hiccups occasionally.

My door opens with a hushed creak and I see Nadine in the doorway.

"How'd it go?" She whispers.

"He's not taking it well but it's better to tell him the truth rather than lie." I whisper back.

She nods, remaining silent.

"I'm gonna try to let him get some rest. It's a lot to process."

She nods again and closes my door.

"Hey, E?" I shake his shoulder a little.

He hiccups.

"You should get a little rest. I'll tuck you in and everything." I pet his hair.

He nods against me but makes no move to get up.

With all my effort I struggle to sit up the both of us. He wraps his legs around my torso and keeps his head buried in my neck. I slowly manage to stand up. I hold him up with one arm and use the other to un-make my bed.

"I'm gonna put you down now." I whisper to him.

I set him down in the bed and he looks up at me, his eyes still red and puffy. I give him a sad soft smile before tucking him in.

He seems so lost. So hurt. It breaks my heart knowing that someone has done this to him. Has caused him so much pain.

"I'll come in and check on you in an hour or so but if you need me before then, just yell." I push some hair off of his forehead.

"Stay with me?" He whispers.

"I-" I start.

I'd love to but I'm scared something will happen and he'd regret it soon after. He's technically not even single yet.

"Please. I won't do anything. I promise." He brings his pinky finger out from under the covers.

"Fine." I smile and get under the covers with him.

He put his head back at my neck and slings an arm over my torso. I slide my arm under him and play with his hair, knowing I'd never be able to fall asleep until he is asleep as well.

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I wake up to someone poking my face. Poking isn't even the right word. Dragging their finger over my face. One side of my cheek, over my nose to the other side.

"What are you doing?" I say without opening my eyes.

The hand pulls back, likely from shock and then starts again.

"Tracing your freckles." Ethan says with his raspy voice.

"You need a drink." I open my eyes now and see him starring at me.

He parts his lips slightly before looking away.

I roll my eyes and sit up, causing him to rise with me.

"Lets go." I mumble before picking him up like a child.

"I can walk myself. My legs aren't broken like my heart." He whispers the last few words.

"Look at me." I say.

Ethan looks up.

"August was a shitty person. And I know it hurts. God I didn't want to tell you because I was scared you'd be hurt. But we told you our sides, before the video, in hopes to ease into that. Then we showed you the video. We tried doing it as gentle as possible, I promise. But please don't let an immature asshole who was using you to get to me, hurt you." I look at him.

"It's hard to believe. What if I can never love again?"

"You will." I whisper, slightly heartbroken I wasn't even an option.

We finally leave my room and I spot Nadine and Matthew watching Good Luck Charlie on my tv. They look at us, smile at us, and then focus on the show. I ignore it and walk to the kitchen, setting Ethan on my counter before digging in the fridge for a bottle of water.

"What do I do about this. How do I leave." Ethan looks at me, slightly stressing.

"You can go over there tonight. Pack things you NEED right now, break up with him and leave. You can stay here. Or I can get you a flight back home so that you don't need to be scared he'll come back. Stay with Juliet." I hand him the water.

It would be sad if he had to go, but as long as he is safe.

"The plane. I'm scared, Alex." He mumbles before taking a drink.

I nod and pull out my phone, getting the plane ticket made.

"Could you wait until 9am? That's the earliest flight available."

He nods.

I confirm the plane ticket and make sure everything is all set.

"What time is it?" He asks.

I didn't even bother to check the time. I have no idea. We fell asleep.

"Two." I say.

He hops off the counter quickly.

"August gets home at four. I need to go home. Now." He says.

"Wait." I panic and run into my room.

I go to my desk, open the drawer and pull out the little bottle. I walk back out and look at Ethan.

"Pack this with your stuff. If you're in danger drink this and kill yourself. It sounds harsh but you'll come back alive, I promise." I put the tiny bottle in his palm.

"Will this-" He stops himself.

I nod. "Just a precaution."

He nods and turns around. As he opens the door to leave I get a bright idea.

"Ethan?" I ask.

"Yeah?" He turns around.

"I still love you, and always will. I'll wait for you as long as I have to. As we both know, I have eternity."

He gives me a small smile before walking out and closing the door. I'm not mad he didn't reply. I'm not mad he didn't say it back. I just wanted to say it so he knew. He knows I'll wait.

**Ethans POV*

I look at the bottle Alex gave me. Blood. I'd have to drink blood. That is the most disgusting thing in the world. I tuck it into my pocket rather than the bag. I put my bag by the door and wait for Augusts arrival. Checking the time, he was supposed to show up any minute know.

Him leaving explains all his late nights. All the secrets. Why he never wanted to make wedding plans. He wouldn't even have sex with me. I thought something was wrong. This explains it. He's a liar. He's manipulative. He's a-

"I'm home!" August smiles and walks to me, kissing my cheek.

He looks at me and sees the disgust on my face. He backs away for a second, trying to think of what he's done.

"We're over." I say simply before standing up.

"We're what?" August says in disbelief.

"We're done. We're over. We are breaking up." I go to walk towards the door but he blocks me.

"Can you give me a reason why?" He looks so confused.

"Lets see.. You're a liar. You're manipulative. You're-" I get cut off.

"So you found out." His look of confusion turns into a smirk.

I remain quiet, unsure of how to respond.

"That little bitch." He chuckles to himself.

"Don't talk about my friends like that." I growl.

"I'll say whatever the hell I want." August looks at me with rage in his eyes.

I decide I'm done with this conversation and I go to walk around him but he blocks my path again.

Shit.

He grabs my wrists, twisting me so my back is to him and he holds onto me.

"We're going to have a little fun."

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A/N

Two chapters in one day, who is she? lmao. Yeah I got another chapter done today and Im hella proud.

Ethan got himself into a sticky situation.. whoopsie

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