26: Trust Me

Emery's view

I was pacing outside of Gracen's house. She hadn't answered my texts or calls so I came over. I'm not good on up front talk as one could tell since I'm outside thinking of what to say to her. I wanted it to know that I care about her so much and that cheating never crossed my mind once. So I finally got a 10 second moment of courage and knocked on the door. I was greeted by Spencer and she quickly pushed me to Gracen's room, I had a feeling she knew what was going on.

I knocked and Gracen opened the door. She didn't even give me a half smile, she just turned and walked to her bed to sit, so she's probably really angry. I sighed and sat on the bed next to her.

"Gracen, I would never try to hurt you especially by cheating. Much less ever ever think about Liam in that way again."

She still wouldn't look me in the eye so I continued to talk

"I care about you so much to let a stupid person or thing ever get in the way between us. Trust me when I say that I'm not looking at anyone, because you are the only one that I want. Gracen you are constantly on my mind and I always want to be by your side."

With that, she looked up at me with soft eyes and gave me a genuine cute smile before pulling me to her to give her a kiss.

"So I'm on your mind then?" She teased.

"Every second," I replied. Then she kissed me again with so much emotion.

So this was our first official fight kind off as a couple. And it feels weird because I never really had fights with Liam. Maybe this is how I can tell that what I have with Gracen is real and not fake. For once I feel like someone truly understands me and likes me just as I am in a relationship. So I'm glad I met Gracen because she's helping me grow so much.

The rest of the afternoon, Gracen and I just cuddle in bed. I like being so close to her because she makes me feel safe. It was getting late so I had to go home. Luckily I could get a few goodbye kisses out of Gracen.

When I got home I immediately plopped down on my bed. I was happy, but pretty tired. It's been a while since I didn't have a night full of homework.

After I took a shower and changed into pajamas I got ready for bed. Just as I closed my eyes, I heard a beep on my phone. Ughh. So I reached over to read a text I got.

Emery, we need to talk. Please

-Liam

With that my heart sank. Why does he always have to ruin everything. I obviously replied no, but he kept messaging me please over and over again. I finally texted maybe and shut up which worked. I was dreading to have to talk to Liam. I knew for sure he would bring up last year and Danny and if I looked him in the eye, I don't know how I wouldn't break down and cry. But I have to be strong and tell Liam enough is enough and I don't want him in my life. Or do I, he's the last memory I have with Danny. So how do I say goodbye to that? Maybe if I avoid him, I won't have to deal with any of this stupid stuff. I'm just in a whirlwind of emotions and I'm scared to get sucked back into the hard times.